Front suspension compatibility

By habanerored52
April 30, 2018 in 1973-1987 Chevrolet & GMC Square Body / Rounded Line Pickups

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habanerored52

Posted April 30, 2018

Hi all, I needs some help. I have a 1987 G20 van and need new lower control arms. I have been told that certain year model Chevy pickups shared the same front suspension parts as the Chevy van. Can anyone please help me . Thanks

Logan Lanfear

Posted May 3, 2018

First Id check with 1987. If it looks similar to your vans, more than likely itll work. Wouldnt hurt to start shopping around for pictures of them.

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