69 camaro lower control arm ball joint problem - Lateral-g Forums

northwests · #1 09-13-2011, 12:49 PM

Hey guys got a little problem maybe some of you may have had. I have a 69 camaro trying to get new lower balljoints for. None made for that car fit. Tried moog,spicer various other ones too all are too small by approximately 1/8 inch. Any input would be helpful. Thanks

MarkM66 · #2 09-13-2011, 04:24 PM

Are they to small on both L and R control arms? Maybe someone modified them for a different style ball joint in the past. I've used parts store joints before, and they fit.

northwests · #3 09-13-2011, 07:09 PM

Figured it out today. Finally talked to the right guy. Turns out the camaro being produced possibly in late 69-70 was changed to 70-81 ball joints and control arms and now sport a upgraded and much beefier ball joint. Evidently they had problems with the smaller ones used from 67-69. Thanks for the input tho. You never know what has transpired over the years.

Proforged · #4 09-13-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by northwests

Figured it out today. Finally talked to the right guy. Turns out the camaro being produced possibly in late 69-70 was changed to 70-81 ball joints and control arms and now sport a upgraded and much beefier ball joint. Evidently they had problems with the smaller ones used from 67-69. Thanks for the input tho. You never know what has transpired over the years.

For what it's worth, we've never heard of this. The 1970-81 control arms are totally different and won't bolt onto the 1967-69 subframe. I don't see how this would be possible.

David Pozzi · #5 09-14-2011, 12:43 AM

Second gen Camaro ball joints use a 10 degree taper into the spindle, 67-69 use a 7 degree taper. I've never heard of this.
David

northwests · #6 09-14-2011, 01:15 AM

I have had this camaro for about 12 years and these are the arms that was on it. By all looks they are 69 camaro arms, they have been on a driveable car. They(new ball joint) appear to fit in the spindle as they should and in the control arm hole. I don't have the old ones they got thrown away by mistake so no comparisons. Makes me wonder now whats up since you guys are not ever hearing of this. What could be the deal. I will try to get some pics of the arms on here for you guys to look at. Thanks for all the input.

northwests · #7 09-14-2011, 01:18 AM

The new ball joint for a 70-81camaro fits this arm and the spindle I have -I don't know whats up. Hopefully someone here can see something I do not. Thanks

northwests · #8 09-16-2011, 12:42 AM

Nobody got any more clues to what i am experiencing. Would love to put this sucker together someday. Thanks

MarkM66 · #9 09-16-2011, 06:21 AM

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Nobody got any more clues to what i am experiencing. Would love to put this sucker together someday. Thanks

I thought you said in the post above this that you got ball joints that worked. If that's the case, go with it..

northwests · #10 09-16-2011, 08:48 PM

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I thought you said in the post above this that you got ball joints that worked. If that's the case, go with it..

No i did some figuring and measuring and the 70-81 ball joint has a different length shaft by about a 1/4" and has a different taper (not by much)as described earlier by Mr. Pozzi. I have been to every parts store in my area and noone has the answer. Hopefully someone out there will read this and the mystery will be solved.