fast_dave Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 A good friend of my bro-in-law in Sweden has a 1968 Chrysler 300 with Disc Brakes.The passenger side lower ball joint has gone bad and the only supplier we can find that can provide this part is Rare Parts in Stockton CA.Rare Parts wants the core (entire lower control arm) for each side in addition to $345 X (2) = $690 TOTAL w/o Shipping to repair both sides!!!Question: I don't think this is rocket science, but rather a case of only one guy in the US choosing to provide this service. Any guess as to what lower ball joint Rare Parts is using to rebuild the lower control arm, and if there is any other industrial shop that could provide this service (like a driveline shop)????Any ideas are appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty14 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 they are rebuilding the OLD one you provide as there are no used or NOS ones around...that is unless you can find one yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostymosty Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 You could change the front end and brake setup to the one used on the 73 Chrysler Newport and New Yorker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Ghosty is correct. 1973 C-body Chrysler spindles will convert you to discs from 73 and newer.You will need spindles, rotors and calipers. An easy fix, I have done it several times.1973 ONLY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast_dave Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 Thanks guys - I will pass this info on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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