Lower Ball joint issues...

[Pappyx3!]

Originally Posted by canadian_diesel1964

Which control arms are you guys using and which spindles will the k6023 fit? I am using the 63 control arm with 73-87 drop spindles...thank you!

Meant to reply earlier today... The K6023 was for the 63 truck and the63 arms. Thought you were using 63 arms and thinking about using the 83/87 arms.
Moog part number for the 83-87 was K6117T, there online support could not give me an interchange to a Carquest number. Because I'm in the parts business, Wandering if you got the wrong part from Carquest because of an interchange problem/mis-information in there system.... Support did not offer any suggestions other then trying there part. Sorry wasn't much help.

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[Captainfab]

The balljoints not only need to fit the control arms, but also need to fit the spindles being used. Since the OP is using his stock '63 control arms and '73-'87 spindles, he should be using '73-'87 balljoints.

[canadian_diesel1964]

yes sir Capt Fab! I appreciate the help..yje 6117T was a wee bit small...I think the oversized joint will at least get me to the point where I can tack it in or even press with avengeance!

[Pappyx3!]

After reading thru this thread I realized I totally misunderstood what you were attempting to do, thought you were just having problems finding the correct part for the 63 app. Sorry for adding a bunch of confusing posts!

Hope everything comes together for you!

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[canadian_diesel1964]

Hey Pappy no need to be sorry all good I appreciate your help...I solved the issue I believe with the Raybestos oversized ball joints...I'll have them next week so I'll know then...if not I'll make a sleeve and or lay a bead of weld around the lip as suggested...I'll win this one! The classic industries ball joints turned out to be for Camaros and S 10s.