without having to take the time measuring i thought maybe someone could help me...
here's a pic of a 1st-2nd genner 5 lugger spindle and a 3rd genner spindle...
what's the difference between the two ? are they interchangeable ? i see the difference in thickness of the ball joint bosses. i haven't checked the upper/lower B/J pin diameters.
without having to take the time measuring i thought maybe someone could help me...
here's a pic of a 1st-2nd genner 5 lugger spindle and a 3rd genner spindle...
what's the difference between the two ? are they interchangeable ? i see the difference in thickness of the ball joint bosses. i haven't checked the upper/lower B/J pin diameters.
Upper ball joint hole is the same.
Lower ball joint is larger dia on the third gen.
Global West made a kit for years to adapt the 3rd gen joint to the early lower control arm. There is a ring that gets welded to the arm.
I'm not sure if they still sell the kit. It was about $80-$100 and included the ball joints.
they look so close i thought there might be a situation like you're referring. i'm wondering if that didn't come from a circle track shop originally. those guys think of all kinds of conversions... Mopar ball joints is common. weld the ring into the control arm and screw in the joint. ream the stud holes in the knuckle and there ya go...
The kit I'm referring to actually used the larger Nova/Chevelle lower ball joint.
If I remember correctly the ring welded on to retain the joint.
This was way before there were so many disc upgrade kits like there are now.
Hey the clean one I sent Yes the GW kit used the Chevelle lower joint and welded a ring into the Nova lower arm.They still show the conversion on thier web site
The main difference between a 2 gen and a third gen drum spindle is the size of the lower ball joint. If i recall the steering arm attachment bolts are slightly larger too
The main difference is actually the ball joint locations which affect your tire scrub and stability, and can hinder your ability to align the car properly.:yes:
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