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oscareltemblo · 08-07-2007, 01:01 AM

Question 1...... I was wondering if I can use 73-87 a-arms, shaft and spindle on my 68 with out changing my engine cross member will it it bolt up to the 73-87 spindles.
Question 2....... If I can't do the above idea I was thinking of getting tubular a-arms but the sales rep told me I could get the 73-87 style ball joints that will fit the 73-87 spindles will these be a direct bolt on if I get the 68 style tubular a-arms with 73-87 style ball joints?

oscareltemblo · 08-07-2007, 06:27 PM

ttt

MrShelley · 08-07-2007, 06:37 PM

Yes, they'll fit. I put '76 A-arms under my '68.

oscareltemblo · 08-07-2007, 07:32 PM

Cool thanks I think I'm going to order a set of tubular arms and spindles 87 pick-up style I think they are a bit beefier tan the pre 72.

oscareltemblo · 08-08-2007, 12:23 AM

On a second thougt it just hit me by seeing some pics of suspensions I think I already have the 73-87 front suspension I/'l take some pics so someone can tell me but anyway I was thinking on getting this...

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oscareltemblo · 08-08-2007, 12:28 AM

Here is a pic if someone can see it and tell me if it is the 73-87 style or original 68. [IMG]

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bad6772 · 08-08-2007, 06:55 AM

looks stock to me

SCOTI · 08-08-2007, 10:50 AM

Looks like it has a bushing 'shell' & is of the press-fit variety. If that's correct, it makes it a post 73 upper a-arm.

Ole Blue 68 · 08-08-2007, 11:55 AM

Either way, you can use 73-87 spindles on it.

BACKYARD88 · 08-08-2007, 02:32 PM

Only issue I know of is that the tie rod hole on the spindle is larger on the 73-up spindle. I imagine you could just change outer tie rods to compensate.

oscareltemblo · 03-01-2008, 12:36 PM

thanks.

08-07-2007, 01:01 AM	#1
oscareltemblo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Allen Park, MI Posts: 280	Front suspension Ideas Will it work? Question 1...... I was wondering if I can use 73-87 a-arms, shaft and spindle on my 68 with out changing my engine cross member will it it bolt up to the 73-87 spindles. Question 2....... If I can't do the above idea I was thinking of getting tubular a-arms but the sales rep told me I could get the 73-87 style ball joints that will fit the 73-87 spindles will these be a direct bolt on if I get the 68 style tubular a-arms with 73-87 style ball joints? __________________ My Official build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196844

08-07-2007, 06:27 PM	#2
oscareltemblo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Allen Park, MI Posts: 280	Re: Front suspension Ideas Will it work? ttt __________________ My Official build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196844

08-07-2007, 06:37 PM	#3
MrShelley Too Many Clubs Club Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kilgore, Texas Posts: 443	Re: Front suspension Ideas Will it work? Yes, they'll fit. I put '76 A-arms under my '68. __________________ How I installed my air bags...

08-07-2007, 07:32 PM	#4
oscareltemblo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Allen Park, MI Posts: 280	Re: Front suspension Ideas Will it work? Cool thanks I think I'm going to order a set of tubular arms and spindles 87 pick-up style I think they are a bit beefier tan the pre 72. __________________ My Official build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196844

08-08-2007, 12:23 AM	#5
oscareltemblo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Allen Park, MI Posts: 280	Re: Front suspension Ideas Will it work? On a second thougt it just hit me by seeing some pics of suspensions I think I already have the 73-87 front suspension I/'l take some pics so someone can tell me but anyway I was thinking on getting this... . __________________ My Official build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196844 Last edited by oscareltemblo; 08-08-2007 at 12:24 AM.

08-08-2007, 12:28 AM	#6
oscareltemblo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Allen Park, MI Posts: 280	Re: Front suspension Ideas Will it work? Here is a pic if someone can see it and tell me if it is the 73-87 style or original 68. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ My Official build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196844

08-08-2007, 06:55 AM	#7
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Front suspension Ideas Will it work? looks stock to me

08-08-2007, 10:50 AM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,946	Re: Front suspension Ideas Will it work? Looks like it has a bushing 'shell' & is of the press-fit variety. If that's correct, it makes it a post 73 upper a-arm. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-08-2007, 11:55 AM	#9
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: Front suspension Ideas Will it work? Either way, you can use 73-87 spindles on it.

08-08-2007, 02:32 PM	#10
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Front suspension Ideas Will it work? Only issue I know of is that the tie rod hole on the spindle is larger on the 73-up spindle. I imagine you could just change outer tie rods to compensate. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

03-01-2008, 12:36 PM	#11
oscareltemblo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Allen Park, MI Posts: 280	Re: Front suspension Ideas Will it work? thanks. __________________ My Official build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196844



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