70 wildcat front end

Discussion in 'The whoa and the sway.' started by pphil, Aug 11, 2009.

  1. pphil

    pphil Well-Known Member

    i have a couple of questions
    i have been hearing a few pops in the passenger side front
    so i jacked it up to inspect it.:Dou:

    i found the upper ball joint is bad along with the upper control arm bushings
    i was reading my chiltons manual and it says if the control arm bushings are bad to replace the complete upper control arm....is this correct
    i mean you can buy the new bushings :Do No:

    any help will be appreciated
    scott
     
    pphil, Aug 11, 2009
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  2. carsfeb

    carsfeb Well-Known Member

    Scott just replace the bushings and ball joint thats what i did on my 70 Gene:grin:
     
    carsfeb, Aug 11, 2009
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  3. GStage1

    GStage1 Always looking for parts!

    Replace all bushings and balljoints on both sides, also, good idea to inspect and probably replace all tie rods, center link and idler arm. That way, you have a new front end. Get an alignment and you are set.
     
    GStage1, Aug 12, 2009
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  4. racenu

    racenu Well-Known Member

    i got my 69 wildcat stuff from
    Mid Canada Suspension, 1 204 475 3399
    Winnipeg Manitoba,
    all parts In stock!
     
    racenu, Aug 13, 2009
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  5. David Butts

    David Butts Gold Level Contributor

    don't forget those strut rod bushings.
     
    David Butts, Aug 16, 2009
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  6. pphil

    pphil Well-Known Member

    well
    i am going to replace the 1 ball joint and the control arm bushings
    ( because thats all i can afford at this time )and since i brought up cost
    WHY DO 1970 UPPER BALL JOINTS COST 80.00 EACH:Do No:
    and why do i have to order them and wait 1 week for them to get here.....

    I'm finished with my minor rant now.............:Brow:

    scott
     
    Last edited: Aug 16, 2009
    pphil, Aug 16, 2009
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