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bambuhiphop · 03-30-2013, 10:24 PM

Hello everyone,

I got a crossmember from my neighbor and I'm trying to figure out the year range for parts. I was told it was out of a 72 or a 73. I was hoping to get some insight if this looks like a 71-72 front end or a 73-87.... Any help would be very appreciated.

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**Clyde65** · 03-30-2013, 11:32 PM

Only way to tell is to go get a outer tie rod end from a 71/72 and the one from a 73-87. That will tell you.
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Trsmotrhed · 03-30-2013, 11:47 PM

Its a 73 up. Can tell by the upper A arm bushings. 71-72 have a solid looking bushing. 73 up have the rubber one that you have.
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**Captainfab** · 03-31-2013, 12:36 AM

Yep, it is a '73 and up suspension. The rubber control arm bushings are the easiest way to ID them.

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Originally Posted by Trsmotrhed

Its a 73 up. Can tell by the upper A arm bushings. 71-72 have a solid looking bushing. 73 up have the rubber one that you have.
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bambuhiphop · 03-31-2013, 01:14 AM

I had a feeling that was the case but wanted to check with the experts! Still learning these trucks. Thanks for the help guys, much appreciated!!!
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Trsmotrhed · 03-31-2013, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bambuhiphop

I had a feeling that was the case but wanted to check with the experts! Still learning these trucks. Thanks for the help guys, much appreciated!!!
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These front ends bolt into our trucks which gives you disk brakes, power steering if you add the box. Easy upgrade.
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chevyrestoguy · 03-31-2013, 12:02 PM

Lots of great info regarding that swap here on the site. I used a '79 suspension under my '64. You'll have to drill 2 new holes and elongate two others and you're done. For the money you spend and what you gain in return, it's hard to beat.

03-30-2013, 10:24 PM	#1
bambuhiphop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orangevale, CA Posts: 21	Front suspension upgrade question Hello everyone, I got a crossmember from my neighbor and I'm trying to figure out the year range for parts. I was told it was out of a 72 or a 73. I was hoping to get some insight if this looks like a 71-72 front end or a 73-87.... Any help would be very appreciated. Posted via Mobile Device

03-30-2013, 11:32 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Front suspension upgrade question Only way to tell is to go get a outer tie rod end from a 71/72 and the one from a 73-87. That will tell you. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

03-30-2013, 11:47 PM	#3
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: Front suspension upgrade question Its a 73 up. Can tell by the upper A arm bushings. 71-72 have a solid looking bushing. 73 up have the rubber one that you have. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

03-31-2013, 01:14 AM	#5
bambuhiphop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orangevale, CA Posts: 21	Re: Front suspension upgrade question I had a feeling that was the case but wanted to check with the experts! Still learning these trucks. Thanks for the help guys, much appreciated!!! Posted via Mobile Device

03-31-2013, 12:02 PM	#7
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Front suspension upgrade question Lots of great info regarding that swap here on the site. I used a '79 suspension under my '64. You'll have to drill 2 new holes and elongate two others and you're done. For the money you spend and what you gain in return, it's hard to beat. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527



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