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#60979 05/27/2006 5:09 PM | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 79 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 79 | I need to replace the rear axle control arms (track arms?) that attach from the frame under the cab to the rear axle.. I was told that they are the same length regardless if you have a long bed or short. It just doesn't sound right to me... I have a short bed and the control arms are 58 inches long... Can anyone verify that the long bed control arms are the same length. Also, If anyone has a good pair of them that they would like to part with... I'd be highly interested.
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#60980 05/27/2006 7:25 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | they are the same, 63-72 long or short,, I just got rid of a set about a month ago,,sorry, brian | | |
#60981 05/27/2006 9:04 PM | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 | I knew that 64-72 are the same,did'nt know that 1963 were the same.You can get them new for $450.00 a pair.Be sure to inspect a used set or you will be back to square one.It would be nice if you could locate a pair that have been sand or bead blasted.
1951 3100 Chevrolet1951 Chevrolet Suburban CarryallImage"A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"
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#60982 05/27/2006 10:37 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | 63 was the year they changed frames, but kept the old knee knocker cab til 64,,63 is an odd year due to that..brian | | |
#60983 05/28/2006 5:29 AM | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 79 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 79 | I appreciate the help... Just wish I could find a used pair in good shape.. I can throw $450 at it right now if you know what I mean. Thanks!
If anyone has a pair sitting around, please let me know! | | |
#60984 05/29/2006 9:24 PM | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 | smokinjoe3,post what you need in the swap meet section"truck parts wanted".You will probably find them.
1951 3100 Chevrolet1951 Chevrolet Suburban CarryallImage"A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"
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#60985 06/05/2006 6:51 AM | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 53 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 53 | smokinjoe, Do you really need to replace your control arms, I mean are they really trashed, bent, broken rivets etc. Mine were pretty rusty so I cleaned em up and replaced the bushings with OEM rubber ones. I tried the polygraphite bushings that are not supposed to squeek. Guess what a week later my neighbors were saying, "here comes ole Squeeky down the street. | | |
#60986 06/05/2006 6:52 AM | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 53 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 53 | smokinjoe, Do you really need to replace your control arms, I mean are they really trashed, bent, broken rivets etc. Mine were pretty rusty so I cleaned em up and replaced the bushings with OEM rubber ones. I tried the polygraphite bushings that are not supposed to squeek. Guess what a week later my neighbors were saying, "here comes ole Squeeky down the street. | | |
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