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70chevy · 07-02-2002, 01:19 PM

After I got my spindle on I had about 1/4" or more play on the Upper control shaft bushing. Should I just replace all of it, shaft, bushings, and seals together?
Where can I buy the kits and about how much $

Thanks,

Kenny

Stroker · 07-02-2002, 05:04 PM

If you have it torn down I think I would replace them. I recently replaced uppers and lowers on my 72. You should be able to buy the kits at most any auto parts store. I think the uppers were about $20 for the complete kit: shaft, bushings and seals. About $40 for the lower kit. A 4ft cheater pipe will most likely be needed and a 3/4 drive socket set is sure handy.

Stepside · 07-02-2002, 05:24 PM

Like Stroker said. If you have it tore down, do it all now and forget it for 10 years. I brought my 1 1/2-1 5/8 wrench from work to do mine. I hate to see pipe wrench marks on these. Leave them a little loose until you get weight back on them, then tighten.
Stepside

70chevy · 07-02-2002, 06:36 PM

I got them at AutoZone $30 a piece.

Thanks guys

robby · 07-02-2002, 11:28 PM

do it while you have it apart! I think I paid $22 per side for uppers, or was it $17?

BubbaGreen · 07-02-2002, 11:44 PM

Do both the upper arm and the lower arm together, you will
be very glad you did. I recently purchased MOOG parts from
a local vendor...Mine is a 71 and the part listed to fit both
71 & 72 models.

MOOG UPPER CONTROL ARM SHAFT KIT MOG-K6098 $40.27
MOOG LOWER CONTROL ARM SHAFT KIT MOG-K6147 $53.88

You will need two each of the above. Summitracing can also
get the parts and they may be a bit cheaper, I went local just
in case I had problems/questions...this is the first front end I
have torn down. I have decided to replace ALL the front end
components including the springs....I dont want to go back in
to replace anything for quite some time. Good Luck with what
ever you decide to do. One thing you may want to note, there
is a big difference in quality of front end parts. MOOG also makes
a cheaper line that is sold by autozone, they have plastic/nylon
inner pieces (you can see this by looking at the parts closely)
where as, the real MOOG line has all metal inner pieces, these
will last a hellava lot longer than the plastic ones, assuming you
keep it well greased....bit more expensive up front, but will more
than pay for itself over time.

OhioDan · 07-03-2002, 03:55 AM

I got most of the front-end parts for mine from NAPA. Good quality MOOG parts. Cost me about $800.00 to do the complete front-end.

07-02-2002, 01:19 PM	#1
70chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 147	Upper Control Arm Shaft kits? After I got my spindle on I had about 1/4" or more play on the Upper control shaft bushing. Should I just replace all of it, shaft, bushings, and seals together? Where can I buy the kits and about how much $ Thanks, Kenny __________________ Ken Smith 99 C5 Torch Red Coupe 85 Chevy Candy Apple 70 Chevy 1/2 in process.Semi-gloss black powdercoated frame & suspension, disc brakes up front, 3" drop spindle(Beltech) 5 lug 3.73 rearend, ZZ4, Sanderson headers, 700R4, Air Ride system, Summitt 16 gal fuel cell, Holly mech. fuel pump,

07-02-2002, 05:04 PM	#2
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	If you have it torn down I think I would replace them. I recently replaced uppers and lowers on my 72. You should be able to buy the kits at most any auto parts store. I think the uppers were about $20 for the complete kit: shaft, bushings and seals. About $40 for the lower kit. A 4ft cheater pipe will most likely be needed and a 3/4 drive socket set is sure handy. __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

07-02-2002, 05:24 PM	#3
Stepside Gasser Join Date: May 2000 Location: Thomasville,NC USA Posts: 456	Like Stroker said. If you have it tore down, do it all now and forget it for 10 years. I brought my 1 1/2-1 5/8 wrench from work to do mine. I hate to see pipe wrench marks on these. Leave them a little loose until you get weight back on them, then tighten. Stepside __________________ :thud 70 sstep tubbed, Muncie, double hump, snowflake,

07-02-2002, 06:36 PM	#4
70chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 147	I got them at AutoZone $30 a piece. Thanks guys __________________ Ken Smith 99 C5 Torch Red Coupe 85 Chevy Candy Apple 70 Chevy 1/2 in process.Semi-gloss black powdercoated frame & suspension, disc brakes up front, 3" drop spindle(Beltech) 5 lug 3.73 rearend, ZZ4, Sanderson headers, 700R4, Air Ride system, Summitt 16 gal fuel cell, Holly mech. fuel pump,

07-02-2002, 11:28 PM	#5
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	do it while you have it apart! I think I paid $22 per side for uppers, or was it $17? __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

07-02-2002, 11:44 PM	#6
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	Do both the upper arm and the lower arm together, you will be very glad you did. I recently purchased MOOG parts from a local vendor...Mine is a 71 and the part listed to fit both 71 & 72 models. MOOG UPPER CONTROL ARM SHAFT KIT MOG-K6098 $40.27 MOOG LOWER CONTROL ARM SHAFT KIT MOG-K6147 $53.88 You will need two each of the above. Summitracing can also get the parts and they may be a bit cheaper, I went local just in case I had problems/questions...this is the first front end I have torn down. I have decided to replace ALL the front end components including the springs....I dont want to go back in to replace anything for quite some time. Good Luck with what ever you decide to do. One thing you may want to note, there is a big difference in quality of front end parts. MOOG also makes a cheaper line that is sold by autozone, they have plastic/nylon inner pieces (you can see this by looking at the parts closely) where as, the real MOOG line has all metal inner pieces, these will last a hellava lot longer than the plastic ones, assuming you keep it well greased....bit more expensive up front, but will more than pay for itself over time. __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

07-03-2002, 03:55 AM	#7
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	I got most of the front-end parts for mine from NAPA. Good quality MOOG parts. Cost me about $800.00 to do the complete front-end. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

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