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Old 02-07-2008, 08:25 AM   #1
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Yet another "UCA/LCA/balljoint" rebuild thread

Ok, I ordered the parts to bag my truck. I know nothing about control arms, the associated bolts, posts and bushings, so I am coming here for help. I have already replaced and refurbished my pitman+idler arms, tie rods, center link and power steering box, and did a writeup in the FAQ on "How to upgrade to power steering on 67-72 pickups". Since I'll be bagging this thing and blasting/coating the frame, I figure I might as well replace all the old control arm crap and original, never replaced balljoints. I just don't know how or where to start.

It looks like there are no good threads on how to rebuild the front suspension (UCA/LCA + ball joints + anything else). I want to create one, but I don't know the first thing about UCA, LCA and balljoints, so ... I'd like someone to help me understand. ebfabman's thread on how to do the UCA and LCA and BJ's has teeny tiny pictures and wasn't helpful.

This is what I'm up against...I bought the upper and lower balljoints already -

What else do I need to buy?
Should I replace any of the mounting bolts with newer, stainless steel hardware? If so, where is the best place to get it? I'm primarily wanting to replace the two "posts" that hold the UCA bushing/mount in place.



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