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Old 08-06-2007, 10:36 PM   #1
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68 chevy front suspension interchangeability

i have a 68 c 20 pick up and wantedto know iff all of the 1968 lower a arms were interchangeable
(ball joint hole diameter,cross shaft size,bushings, etc...)
can anybody school me on this?
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Old 08-06-2007, 10:42 PM   #2
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Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. If you would give us a little history of you and your truck. I'm sure someone can help with your questions.
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Old 08-06-2007, 11:35 PM   #3
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Re: 68 chevy front suspension interchangeability

hi, welcome to the boards from east texas. you might try the suspension page on the forum. you would probably get more answers there.
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Old 08-07-2007, 12:11 AM   #4
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Old 08-07-2007, 01:23 AM   #5
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Old 08-07-2007, 01:29 AM   #6
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Old 08-07-2007, 01:32 AM   #7
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Re: 68 chevy front suspension interchangeability

Welcome to the board funny that I just started a thread similar to this one check it out.
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Old 08-07-2007, 01:43 AM   #8
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Here it is http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=252857
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Old 08-07-2007, 02:13 AM   #9
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Old 08-07-2007, 11:38 AM   #10
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Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. If you would give us a little history of you and your truck. I'm sure someone can help with your questions.
hi everyone,
my names kenny owen
i have a 68 c 20 i have been using as a daily driver 24 7 365 for the last 3 years.
i originally just bought it for a beater to haul parts for my 31 model a hot rod.
but this truck has been so good to me i decided to start fixing it up.
it is a real mongrel.
71 292
clark toploader with creeper gear(4 spd)
dana 60 with 4:56 gears
but most importantly it gets the job done and has to date never failed me.
my lower a arms are shot.
i got a set of mint 1/2 ton a arms but dont know if i can use them or not.
are they the same.
any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 08-07-2007, 11:56 AM   #11
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Re: 68 chevy front suspension interchangeability

I replied to your PM. I can't help with your interchangeability issue, but I can say from South Texas.
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Old 08-09-2007, 12:01 AM   #12
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Old 08-09-2007, 07:54 AM   #13
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