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01-04-2009, 12:40 AM
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New Here
Whats going on everyone im new to all of this and lookin for some help. I have a 66 gmc im in the process of lowering and im wondering if i can use my stock A-Arms with 2 inch drop spindels and 71 disk brake set up. Lookin for all the help i can get. Plus this site is awsome glad to be here
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01-04-2009, 12:47 AM
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Re: New Here
HOWDY HOMIE...from southern oregon,I would say inthis case yes but if there are any pitfalls the is the place to find about them....welcome!!
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01-04-2009, 12:54 AM
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Thanks man good to be and its good to know there are other Oregon people on here too.
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01-04-2009, 01:04 AM
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Welcome aboard. Check your ball joints to make sure there isn't any fitment problems. The ball joints changed somewhere along the line.
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01-04-2009, 02:21 AM
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Welcome from Middle, TN.
I'll post it before the photo nazi does... 
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01-04-2009, 08:15 AM
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Re: New Here
You will need to swap your upper and lower ball joints for the later model ones. The ball joints will fit the arms perfectly, they just have different tapers for the newer spindles.
I did this on my 64 so ask if you have any more questions.
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01-04-2009, 10:44 AM
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Hey Y'all!!
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Welcome to the boards!
Hey Joe, you've managed to garner another title... Quote:
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01-04-2009, 10:51 AM
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One day...
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01-04-2009, 10:56 AM
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Welcome from the hoosier state.....................You will also have to change the tie rod ends too....................I did that swap on my 65 burb and it worked real well...............If you want to be safe you would change the ball joints and tie rod ends any way............I used spindles from a 71 gmc and also used the rear end out of it too...................Back when I changed mine I wanted to get rid of the 6 lug and go to 5 lug because custom wheels were easier to find and cheaper too............good luck with your build and we need pictures here........................I beat somebody to the picture thing..............Hemmit
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01-05-2009, 12:29 AM
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Welcome aboard...
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01-05-2009, 12:47 AM
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I'm not an expert on the 60-66's but on my 70 when I put later model disk spindles I had to trim the steering stop on the pass. side about a half inch or so.
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01-05-2009, 01:11 AM
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01-05-2009, 01:54 AM
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01-05-2009, 11:08 PM
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Welcome to the boards.
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01-05-2009, 11:10 PM
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01-06-2009, 01:40 AM
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Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS. I can't help you with your questions, but the experts will jump in anytime and have you on your way with the mods.
Good luck and keep us posted on your progress...don't forget the pictures! |
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01-06-2009, 03:33 AM
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Welcome !
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01-06-2009, 05:46 PM
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I'm haveing a heck of a time trying to get pics on here dont know if i need to resize or what
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01-06-2009, 05:58 PM
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Using photobucket makes your life a lot easier, plus there is no size rstrictions and your pics don't lose quality.
Click on my signature and check it out... mouse over one of my pics and you'll notice a drop down box appears, copy (just left clicking on the code usually copies it) and paste the fourth line (IMG Code) directly into your message.... that's how you post a pic with photobucket. It's completely free too. Last edited by 19GMC63; 01-06-2009 at 05:59 PM. |
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01-06-2009, 06:32 PM
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some pics for ya guys to see will take some more today.
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01-06-2009, 06:34 PM
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Cool truck, looks like you got the pics figured out........welcome from AZ.
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01-06-2009, 08:38 PM
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Hey Y'all!!
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Good looking rig!!
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01-08-2009, 12:28 AM
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Welcome from Eugene!!!
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01-08-2009, 06:50 AM
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Welcome from NC.
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01-08-2009, 01:34 PM
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Welcome and keep the progress coming.
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