Control arm swap 1997 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton

Chevy529 · Oct 11, 2016

Would it be straight swap or would I need extra pieces. I ask as my cousin has a rolled 1997 k2500 GMC SLE with big v-8 , lots of good parts. I have the 1997 k1500 GMC sle with 5.7 and the ball joints are shot. Might be quicker (easier) fix?

Chevy529 · Oct 13, 2016

whiplash473 · Oct 13, 2016

I'm pretty sure your track width will increase a little, really not much. Your bigger problem will be removing/installing the torsion bars depending on what the truck has been through with winter and off-road.

EDIT: I think it's a direct swap but I don't know for certain.

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michael hurd · Oct 16, 2016

Lowers swap, but uppers do not.

Chevy529 · Oct 18, 2016

" uppers do not"
Bugger!
Thank you though!

whiplash473 · Oct 18, 2016

You might want to look into Rough Country uppers. I know they make them but I haven't checked them out in a while. I don't remember if they use the same ball joints or larger ones. Just a thought.

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Chevy529 · Oct 26, 2016

whiplash473 said:
You might want to look into Rough Country uppers. I know they make them but I haven't checked them out in a while. I don't remember if they use the same ball joints or larger ones. Just a thought.

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Thanks, I will.

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