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07-18-2004, 08:04 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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Greetings from the new guy
Just wanted to say Hello. I'm a new member redoing a 1970 1/2 ton shortbed(actually a father son team effort). We've never done anything like this before, so we're looking for all of your expertise. Currently we are switching over from a six lug setup to 5 lug (front disc conversion) using parts from a junked 72 1/2 ton. The rear end went pretty well, but I just learned today that the front spindles from the 72 have different size ball joint holes (smaller) than the 1970 has. Suggestions? Thanks in advance for everyone's help.
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07-18-2004, 08:09 PM
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Welcome from Maryland
 As for the suspension converison I'm not sure but someone here will be able to help you out.Goodluck on your project. Ray
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07-18-2004, 08:11 PM
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Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas"
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Well. welcome to the board. You have come to the right place for answers. Somebody will be with your, shortly. Until then, just keep reading the posts and enjoy your wait.
From the Heart of Arkansas, Glad to have y'all!!
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07-18-2004, 08:26 PM
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Welcome from Americas Dairyland
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07-18-2004, 08:32 PM
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I am a Referee of life.
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Greensboro N.C.
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Check the FAQ's section on ball joints.I think you nee the 72 ones but I can't say for sure.Someone will probably answer your question but the search may be faster.
BTW welcome to the greatest 67-72 truck source in the universe.
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07-18-2004, 08:58 PM
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i would drop the whole cradle out of the donor truck if you have it because your going to need the 72 balljoints as well as the outer tie rods
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07-18-2004, 08:58 PM
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Welcome from south Mississippi.
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07-18-2004, 09:04 PM
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Another welcome from South Mississippi!
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07-18-2004, 09:27 PM
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welcome to the addiction board great people here
great info.oh yeah welcome from the land of bikini's. florida that is. |
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07-18-2004, 10:16 PM
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get up! stand up!
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welcome from austin,tx--you are 100% absolutely at the right place. there is literally tens of thousands+ hours of experience here. the people here really make you feel at home-no question is off base or "stupid". just post your questions and you WILL get help.
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07-18-2004, 10:22 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Edmond, Okla.
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Warm welcome to you Matt from Oklahoma.
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07-18-2004, 11:41 PM
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Left Foot Functioning
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Duncan, OK
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Another Okie Welcome
You'll definitely be glad you hooked up with this bunch. I'm also doing the father-son project thing with #1 son and his '69 C10. I've found the folks on this board to be not only very knowledgeable, but also very helpful.
Headed out tomorrow to check on a '70 C10 for #2 son. Yep, I'm infected, and apparently contagious...  Welcome from SW OK...SSOW 
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07-18-2004, 11:44 PM
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I need another Barley Pop
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Welcome to the board from Southern Oregon
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07-18-2004, 11:58 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcomes and support. Come to find out it's not the hole size but a difference in the spindle thickness from the two years. I did get the tie rods & entire drag link assembly, but maybe tomorrow we'll be back for the A arms. I'll check the FAQs link. Thanks again
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07-19-2004, 12:04 AM
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Welcome from South Florida!!
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07-19-2004, 12:33 AM
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Welcome from Iowa...
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07-19-2004, 08:34 AM
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If you unbolt the front crossmember from the frame and install it to your frame all your problems are solved. If not tierods,balljoints,center link, brake hoses and lines will become a nightmare. WELCOME!
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07-19-2004, 08:40 AM
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More Cowbell....
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Yet another welcome from Mississippi. Glad you stopped by. But where did you stop by FROM? There seems to be no "LOCATION" information. Folks here from every nook and cranny of the country and a whole basket full from Canada, too.
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07-19-2004, 08:56 AM
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Welcome from SW Washington State...
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