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KMAT · 03-01-2020, 11:23 PM

I don't know if anybody has had as much trouble as I have had regarding lower control arm bushings trying to figure out what the front end of my truck came out from as a donor front end I have a 67 C10 short box Stepside the front has been updated at one point to disc spindles in upper and lower control arms well I'm redoing the front end bushings ball joints tie rod ends all the works drop spindles and none of the parts stores where I live have been able to figure out what it came out from so I can put in new lower bushings we've tried everything half ton from 76 through 87 pick up and the bushings that they have gotten for me there's too much play when I slide the shaft inside of the bushing if anybody can help me and I would much appreciate it I only have a picture that I can post as to maybe someone might know what these might come off of. Once again ANY help or advice would be much appreciated

**Sheepdip** · 03-02-2020, 12:13 AM

If it's a GM control arm it should have a number stamped on it somewhere.

Rufas · 03-02-2020, 12:41 AM

I know you said the front has been updated. But have you tried parts for a 67 to 72?

Years ago I updated my 1970 3/4 ton to a 1/2 ton just using 2 inch drop spindles for disk brakes. Every thing else I replaced was factory parts for a 1970 1/2 ton.

**clay68c10** · 03-02-2020, 07:58 AM

Those are half ton square body parts, 73 and up. How sloppy is the center bore with the control arm shaft inserted? As I recall, the bushing gets pressed into the arm but the center bore is tight only because you run the nut down. So it shouldn’t be super snug.

**Ironangel** · 03-02-2020, 09:12 AM

The A-arm appears to be 71-72...Do you have pics of the original shaft and bushings? Look up part numbers (Moog K6147) or (ACDELCO 45J0017) and see if those shafts don't match yours... https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...shaft+kit,7538

03-01-2020, 11:23 PM	#1
KMAT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Sioux center, IA Posts: 81	Lower control arm bushing issue I don't know if anybody has had as much trouble as I have had regarding lower control arm bushings trying to figure out what the front end of my truck came out from as a donor front end I have a 67 C10 short box Stepside the front has been updated at one point to disc spindles in upper and lower control arms well I'm redoing the front end bushings ball joints tie rod ends all the works drop spindles and none of the parts stores where I live have been able to figure out what it came out from so I can put in new lower bushings we've tried everything half ton from 76 through 87 pick up and the bushings that they have gotten for me there's too much play when I slide the shaft inside of the bushing if anybody can help me and I would much appreciate it I only have a picture that I can post as to maybe someone might know what these might come off of. Once again ANY help or advice would be much appreciated Attached Images

03-02-2020, 12:13 AM	#2
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,573	Re: Lower control arm bushing issue If it's a GM control arm it should have a number stamped on it somewhere.

03-02-2020, 12:41 AM	#3
Rufas Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fort Mohave, AZ Posts: 368	Re: Lower control arm bushing issue I know you said the front has been updated. But have you tried parts for a 67 to 72? Years ago I updated my 1970 3/4 ton to a 1/2 ton just using 2 inch drop spindles for disk brakes. Every thing else I replaced was factory parts for a 1970 1/2 ton. __________________ 1970 GMC 2500 700R Trans, RideTech 4 link rear suspension, air bagged on all four corners, factory upper/lower A-Arms, 2 inch drop spindles. 350 SBC 300hp Weiand Supercharger FiTech 30004 EFI

03-02-2020, 07:58 AM	#4
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,976	Re: Lower control arm bushing issue Those are half ton square body parts, 73 and up. How sloppy is the center bore with the control arm shaft inserted? As I recall, the bushing gets pressed into the arm but the center bore is tight only because you run the nut down. So it shouldn’t be super snug. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

03-02-2020, 09:12 AM	#5
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: Lower control arm bushing issue The A-arm appears to be 71-72...Do you have pics of the original shaft and bushings? Look up part numbers (Moog K6147) or (ACDELCO 45J0017) and see if those shafts don't match yours... https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...shaft+kit,7538 __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"



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