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wild one · 07-25-2007, 09:33 PM

Hey all,

A friend of mine needs new upper ball joints for his 1972 suburban. He recently ( within the past 5K miles) rebuilt the entire front suspension with a rebuilt kit from LMC and the upper ball joints are shot! They have more play in them then the originals that he removed - which probably had 200K + miles on them.

The truck is stock height and is used as a daily driver / work truck. Now looking to use MOOG replacement parts available locally - only issue is that they are $74.00 apiece. What, if any difference is there with the 72 ball joints to the 73 + ball joint which cost half the amount? Any vendors that offer these for any less? Any suggestions or help is as always appreciated.

Thanks,
Pete

wild one · 07-28-2007, 11:51 AM

Anyone?

crazy longhorn · 07-28-2007, 07:22 PM

1/2 ton truck right? If you swap the spindles & outer tierod ends, you can use the 73+ upper balljoints.

L

07-25-2007, 09:33 PM	#1
wild one Registered......... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Livermore,CA Posts: 288	upper ball joint for a 1972 suburban Hey all, A friend of mine needs new upper ball joints for his 1972 suburban. He recently ( within the past 5K miles) rebuilt the entire front suspension with a rebuilt kit from LMC and the upper ball joints are shot! They have more play in them then the originals that he removed - which probably had 200K + miles on them. The truck is stock height and is used as a daily driver / work truck. Now looking to use MOOG replacement parts available locally - only issue is that they are $74.00 apiece. What, if any difference is there with the 72 ball joints to the 73 + ball joint which cost half the amount? Any vendors that offer these for any less? Any suggestions or help is as always appreciated. Thanks, Pete __________________ 1966 C10 panel-400 small block/TH 350 combo Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool! Popcorn: Pops at exactly 444 degreese Expands to 44 times it's original size Has a 4 year shelf life

07-28-2007, 11:51 AM	#2
wild one Registered......... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Livermore,CA Posts: 288	Re: upper ball joint for a 1972 suburban Anyone? __________________ 1966 C10 panel-400 small block/TH 350 combo Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool! Popcorn: Pops at exactly 444 degreese Expands to 44 times it's original size Has a 4 year shelf life

07-28-2007, 07:22 PM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: upper ball joint for a 1972 suburban 1/2 ton truck right? If you swap the spindles & outer tierod ends, you can use the 73+ upper balljoints. L __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....



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