Fas141, Yes and no. The S-Truck (very, very, similar if not exactly the same as G-Body/Metric) spindles have a longer lower mounting tab
*, so the fix is to use UB Machine conversion rings and weld them into the lower control arms [S-10 ball joints are bigger in diameter so adding these is needed when switching to the S-Truck BJ, so at that time offset them from the original location to correct (1/4" in and forward), there isn't a spindle fix [ to the S-10 stock ones] that is fool proof for the steering arm, but aftermarket one is bolt on making choices available to get closer to "ideal" So changing the stock S-10 spindles is sketchy/unpredictable and welding on these isn't allowed in many jurisdictions, taking it off the table for most. So for a cruiser yes just bolt on the S-Truck stuff and drive, when you need ball joints, you may have few choices for replacement, so the rest of the change may have to take place then. Ball joints, brake rotors and pads, rear drums & parts, tires, windshields, inner tie rods [with the grease zerks in the right spot] [and other parts I'm not remembering] are all getting scarcer so just plan accordingly. S-10 may be less than optimal for a track terror, but should allow your drive your car, larger turning radius, yep, a little more scrub while trying to bang a tight "U" turn, yep. But you will be driving on tires that can be replaced in a week or so. 13" tires in V8 widths are made about once every 6 to 10 years. I hope this clears up some of this but I implore you to read the threads with this info, way more than I can type out! Modifying vehicles carries risk, education is your friend, PLEASE read these links and more, many if not all of your questions will be answered. Harry
*This will use up all of you alignment adjustment and may still be outside of the acceptable settings forcing you find the also getting scarce offset upper control arm bushings to make it "in-spec"*. S-Truck BJ fits some 10,000+ (? I can't find the page with the exact #'s) applications, so should be available for some time to come.
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=46741 viewtopic.php?f=10&t=46989 http://www.h-body.org/library/hbodyfaq/index.html (#5 Brakes)
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