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02-14-2015, 02:13 AM
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73-87 spindles on a 68
Is there a way to put 73-87 spindles on a 68 ?
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02-14-2015, 02:18 AM
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Re: 73-87 spindles on a 68
Yes, just swap your current upper/lower ball joints out with 73-87 ball joints. You will also have to change outer tie rods as well, not sure if a 73-87 will thread to your existing 68 inners, or if you need conversion sleeves. Someone else will chime in on this.
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02-14-2015, 03:29 AM
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Re: 73-87 spindles on a 68
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02-14-2015, 11:34 AM
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Re: 73-87 spindles on a 68
l'll get on my soap box.
BUY 63-70 CONVERSION SPINDLES FOR $229 almost everywhere. Direct bolt on. Nothing to change. Even if your 73-87 spindles were FREE, it's still cheaper. All C10 Spindle manufacturers now make them. Belltech, Western Chassis, McGaughy's, etc. Rant off.
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02-14-2015, 11:36 AM
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Re: 73-87 spindles on a 68
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02-14-2015, 02:00 PM
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Re: 73-87 spindles on a 68
Thanks guys for all the good information.
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02-14-2015, 08:29 PM
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Re: 73-87 spindles on a 68
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BTW.. I just bought some 3" lowering spindles on ebay.. for my '70 and it had one of those "best offer" options on the spindles..I paid $160 free shipping.. not too bad andI don't have to change over all the front end parts... i DID THAT once on my '68 and I pad over $200 in ball joints and tie rods
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02-14-2015, 08:34 PM
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Re: 73-87 spindles on a 68
here is the link to the spindles... I can't verify the quality yet because I haven't received them but they do have a 5 year warranty.. not too shabby
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281586151442...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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02-15-2015, 01:27 AM
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Re: 73-87 spindles on a 68
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