Strong Arm LCA ball joints

[nhtc33d]

Does anyone know what kind of ball joint the lower C.A takes? I Emailed ART weeks ago about ordering one but never heard back from them. can i just buy one at the local parts store??

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Originally Posted by nhtc33d

Does anyone know what kind of ball joint the lower C.A takes? I Emailed ART weeks ago about ordering one but never heard back from them. can i just buy one at the local parts store??

I have used replacement ball joints through Moog and also Carquest.

[lolife99]

Do you have an application or a part number?

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Do you have an application or a part number?

I have used "factory replacement" parts. The application will be determined by the spindles one's running. The lower ball joints for the 1/2 ton from 63-87 have the same diameter sleeve and will press into the Strong Arms. I do know there is a "problem solver" ball joint offered by Moog that is a tiny bit larger in diameter, made to press into worn factory arms.... those would not be necesary for the Strong Arms. I can always get you a carquest part number if necessary.

[nhtc33d]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I have used "factory replacement" parts. The application will be determined by the spindles one's running. The lower ball joints for the 1/2 ton from 63-87 have the same diameter sleeve and will press into the Strong Arms. I do know there is a "problem solver" ball joint offered by Moog that is a tiny bit larger in diameter, made to press into worn factory arms.... those would not be necesary for the Strong Arms. I can always get you a carquest part number if necessary.

Do you know if the stock 1/2 ton 63-87 will fit Western Chassis dropped spindles?

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I can always get you a carquest part number if necessary.

I didn't realize the ART arms took the same OEM ball joint as the stock arms. Thanks.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by nhtc33d

Do you know if the stock 1/2 ton 63-87 will fit Western Chassis dropped spindles?

I believe the lower 1/2 ton ball joints will either be 63-70, 71-72, or 73-87. What year spindles/truck are you working with?

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I believe the lower 1/2 ton ball joints will either be 63-70, 71-72, or 73-87. What year spindles/truck are you working with?

Lolife is correct, the ball joint taper differs between the model years 63-70; 71-72; and 73-87.

Not only are the balljont factory replacements on the ART arms, so are the bushings (all Strong Arm bushings are the 73-87 rubber style). The Strong Arms are a great product and well designed.

[Shane]

Why not give them a call?



Right on their home page ... I would guess they would know exactly what you need.

[nhtc33d]

Originally Posted by lolife99

I believe the lower 1/2 ton ball joints will either be 63-70, 71-72, or 73-87. What year spindles/truck are you working with?

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Lolife is correct, the ball joint taper differs between the model years 63-70; 71-72; and 73-87.

Not only are the balljont factory replacements on the ART arms, so are the bushings (all Strong Arm bushings are the 73-87 rubber style). The Strong Arms are a great product and well designed.

The truck is a 63, as for the spindles i think they are 2006's?

[LowSmoothCool]

give me a call and I'll take care of you we use moog factory replacement ball joints my dirrect line is 812 481 4710

[nhtc33d]

Thanks for the help on this. I really appreciate it!!

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Originally Posted by nhtc33d

The truck is a 63, as for the spindles i think they are 2006's?

Sounds like Jon may have answered your questions, but the 2006 spindles will not be compatible with the C-10 suspension/steering components. You might be able to make them fit somehow, but the spindle's geometry is not the same.