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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 06:45 PM
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Will ball joint I beams & spindles from a later model, fit an 1981 model that has king pins..are the I beam interchangeable?
 
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Yes, if you replace the whole complete beam assembly including the spindles(of course) and the brakes. You might even need new wheels if your original axle had the small Ford pattern.
 
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Thank you, Sir. I thought so just need to be sure....
 
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