Author Topic: '83 C10 Front end rebuild  (Read 3400 times)

Offline 2dudes1wrench

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'83 C10 Front end rebuild
« on: April 16, 2017, 02:21:22 PM »
I'm fairly certain I have decided to use the Belltech 4/6 Lowering kit as well as adding Belltech Swaybars. (Open to suggestions)

My next parts list I need to work on is the rest of the front end / steering rebuild. I would like to stick with quality parts. I am hoping to buy a complete kit, I can piece together if needed. What do yall recommend?

TIA

Offline justin71105

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Re: '83 C10 Front end rebuild
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2017, 09:56:01 PM »
I used rockauto.com for all my rebuild parts, bought parts to rebuild upper control arms and after getting them off ended up just buying the brand new uppers from rock auto, they were $105 for the pair.  Come pre-assembled with bushings, rod and ball joint.  Probably take my old upper control arms one weekend and rebuild with the parts I have for a spare set.  I used the Western Chassis 2.5/4 drop on mine, spindles, shackles and hangers.  Although have yet to put the hangers on, I do plan on getting some 1 or 2" drop coils to to put in as well.

 I bought all Movotech parts but they also offer AC Delco, MAS and Moog brands. 

Here are my carts from the rebuild...









Also did new rotors, calipers, pads, lines....etc





Have since also pressure washed and painted the inner fenders black.




« Last Edit: April 16, 2017, 10:00:01 PM by justin71105 »
1964 C10

Offline 2dudes1wrench

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Re: '83 C10 Front end rebuild
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2017, 07:25:28 AM »
Thanks for all that!!

I will check out Rockauto prices.

Offline 50dan

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Re: '83 C10 Front end rebuild
« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2017, 05:41:05 PM »
Justin what did you use for the lower control arms?