Help with a spindle debate... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**grumpy** · 02-20-2009, 05:24 PM

A guy I know with a 65 chevy truck says a guy "who knows" told him he just bolted up 73-87 drop spindles directly to his 64 a-arms....

I said I didn't think it was possible. But I also don't remember all the gory details you guys have spelled out on this board. And didn't have time to search it out.

So I'm asking....Is it possible??

orange66fleet · 02-20-2009, 05:31 PM

On my 66 I used 82 spindals, I just had to use 82 upper and lower ball joints, they were all mounted to my original upper and lower control arms.

68c10owner · 02-20-2009, 05:31 PM

I know you can on the 67-70 but you have to use the 73-up ball joints and tie rods. I don`t see why it wouldn`t work on a 64-66. Another option is replacing the entire front crossmember with a later year. It bolts right up with one new hole per side to be drilled.

tucks69 · 02-20-2009, 05:32 PM

From what I have read you could change the ball joints to the later model and bolt the spindle up. But then I believe you will have to change outer tie rod ends also. Maybe somebody else can confirm.

Michael

**raggedjim** · 02-20-2009, 05:49 PM

Yeah, you have to use the later outer tierods but to do that you need a special adjusting sleeve. here's a link talking about the sleeves... Or you can get the whole steering assy from a 71-87 truck.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=328438

Good luck, Rg

**Captainfab** · 02-22-2009, 02:01 AM

The '73-'87 ball joints will fit the '63-'72 A-arms, and just use the complete '73-'87 steering linkage. Just have to drill holes for the idler arm

02-20-2009, 05:24 PM	#1
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Help with a spindle debate... A guy I know with a 65 chevy truck says a guy "who knows" told him he just bolted up 73-87 drop spindles directly to his 64 a-arms.... I said I didn't think it was possible. But I also don't remember all the gory details you guys have spelled out on this board. And didn't have time to search it out. So I'm asking....Is it possible?? __________________ Tim Road Hounds

02-20-2009, 05:31 PM	#2
orange66fleet Lowered in Cleveland Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 120	Re: Help with a spindle debate... On my 66 I used 82 spindals, I just had to use 82 upper and lower ball joints, they were all mounted to my original upper and lower control arms.

02-20-2009, 05:31 PM	#3
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	Re: Help with a spindle debate... I know you can on the 67-70 but you have to use the 73-up ball joints and tie rods. I don`t see why it wouldn`t work on a 64-66. Another option is replacing the entire front crossmember with a later year. It bolts right up with one new hole per side to be drilled. __________________ Anthony

02-20-2009, 05:32 PM	#4
tucks69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hamlet NC Posts: 39	Re: Help with a spindle debate... From what I have read you could change the ball joints to the later model and bolt the spindle up. But then I believe you will have to change outer tie rod ends also. Maybe somebody else can confirm. Michael

02-20-2009, 05:49 PM	#5
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,449	Re: Help with a spindle debate... Yeah, you have to use the later outer tierods but to do that you need a special adjusting sleeve. here's a link talking about the sleeves... Or you can get the whole steering assy from a 71-87 truck. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=328438 Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Last edited by raggedjim; 02-20-2009 at 05:50 PM.

02-22-2009, 02:01 AM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Help with a spindle debate... The '73-'87 ball joints will fit the '63-'72 A-arms, and just use the complete '73-'87 steering linkage. Just have to drill holes for the idler arm __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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