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[ak diesel driver]

 

[Grisley1958]

Awesome! My brother said there was a video but I couldn't seem to find it. Good to know those lower control arms will fit! Thanks ak diesel driver!

 

[dbrannon79]

Just watched that video! it seemed so easy changing all the parts out... I wish the 2WD's were this way. dealing with the coil springs is a PIA!!

I like the idea swapping the rear axle too. I possibly have access to a complete 2003 3500 express van box truck. wonder if all is swappable on the 2WD gmt400's ideas ideas lol

 

[MrMarty51]

Just watched that video! it seemed so easy changing all the parts out... I wish the 2WD's were this way. dealing with the coil springs is a PIA!!

I like the idea swapping the rear axle too. I possibly have access to a complete 2003 3500 express van box truck. wonder if all is swappable on the 2WD gmt400's ideas ideas lol

Anything will fit anything with a torch, hammers and a welder. Maybe a grinder would help too.

 

[DieselAmateur]

Thank you for sharing the video @ak diesel driver this is amazing info to have. Given my situation in addition to having stamped LCAs it's great to know I can swap in a new LCA and save a little $ not having to buy a $100 reamer for the lower that would see little to no use after the upgrade.

Interesting tidbit that there's a small window of years where a knuckle (he calls it a spindle) is made where the vehicle outer tie rod end can be used. Wish he had posted part numbers for this specific part as there's no differentiation for light duty and heavy duty on RockAuto at least

 

[Will L.]

If there is a tool like the reamer and y’all only need it one time- one person buy it then sell it for $10 less to the next person. Time your all done everyone rented it for $10.

 

[Stoney]

That's actually a awesome idea @Will L.

 

[jrsavoie]

My understanding is you can use the light duty 3/4 ton lca and not have to ream the lower ball joint

From which year?

 

[ak diesel driver]

99-01