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Old 09-22-2016, 12:04 PM   #1
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71-72 vs 73-8x? A-Arm questions

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Are the '73 & up A Arms dimensionally the same as 71-72 A-Arms?

Meaning, will cross shafts & ball joints for 71-72 models fit in both upper & lower 73 up A-Arms?

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Old 09-28-2016, 10:30 AM   #2
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Re: 71-72 vs 73-8x? A-Arm questions

6x-72 C10's use a different type of bushing vs 73-87's so the shafts are different.
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Re: 71-72 vs 73-8x? A-Arm questions

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6x-72 C10's use a different type of bushing vs 73-87's so the shafts are different.
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Re: 71-72 vs 73-8x? A-Arm questions

If I bought a complete 73+ Upper control arms , would they bolt up to my 71 ?
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Re: 71-72 vs 73-8x? A-Arm questions

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If I bought a complete 73+ Upper control arms , would they bolt up to my 71 ?
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They will physically bolt-in place.
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Old 07-09-2018, 12:18 PM   #6
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Re: 71-72 vs 73-8x? A-Arm questions

The 73 and up are easily rebuildable if needed, parts are cheaper that the 63-72( ie ball joints etc) and more readily available too. You will need to open up the u-bolt holes a bit to accommodate the larger u-bolts from 73 and up.
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