ball joint numbers:: GT versus Kadett

krewzer · 06-25-2005

Are GT ball joints the same as Kadet 1.1 joints? AutopartsGiant has several part numbers for Moog, TRW, and AC Delco. I searched 1970 Opel GT and got 2 part #'s for lower and 2 for upper. However, their description for the application didn't match my search criteria.

Any experience with parts other than OGTS offers? I need them fast, and if my local parts house can get them in one day, that would be preferable to half a week.

nobody · 06-25-2005

try this.

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...ype=66&ptset=A

or this.

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...ype=85&ptset=A

greensmurf20 · 06-25-2005

the GT source can same day air your parts to you, so they'll be there the next day for you. they can get it to you about as fast as your local parts place can if they dont have it in stock.

GTJIM · 06-25-2005

All the upper ball joints are the same Opel part number - 310807

However there are some differences with the lower ones:

69-73 GT - 352814

66-67 Kadett to Chasis No. 694058 - 352805 then 352806

1967 1/2 Kadett - 352809

68-70 Kadett - 352814 (same as GT)

The earlier Kadett lower ones have smaller tapers but I believe that the ball joints will fit in the lower A-arm and the spindle can be reamed out for the larger taper, later style. Anyone confirm that?

krewzer · 06-25-2005

Hey Nobody,

Are those GT part numbers?

krewzer · 06-25-2005

I know OGTS can ship overnight, but weight and speed equates to the price of another ball joint. I have ordered from them every week since early April. I was just hoping to grab some local parts from one of our huge parts warehouses here in Houston.

GTJIM · 06-26-2005

Originally Posted by krewzer

Hey Nobody,

Are those GT part numbers?

Nobody knows who I am .......

Those are original Opel Part Numbers from the Opel Parts Books printed by Buick.

nobody · 06-26-2005

The links I posted are for GT parts from CSK ( Checker, Shuks, Kragen and parts America too) I didn't check availability on them as it varies from area to area.

Yes Jim and "nobody" keeps a running list of addresses, names, contacts and phone numbers......honest, it looks like the Opel yellow pages. If I get stumped then I go to the Email list or the list from Ebay or Paypal.

Thom71GT · 06-26-2005

You may want to read my post about Autopartsgiant.com, Charles has had less than a bad experience with them. If I were you, I'd call them first and get verbal verification that they actually DO have them in stock.

Lindsay · 06-26-2005

Originally Posted by krewzer

Are GT ball joints the same as Kadet 1.1 joints? AutopartsGiant has several part numbers for Moog, TRW, and AC Delco. I searched 1970 Opel GT and got 2 part #'s for lower and 2 for upper. However, their description for the application didn't match my search criteria.

Any experience with parts other than OGTS offers? I need them fast, and if my local parts house can get them in one day, that would be preferable to half a week.

Heard several complaints with Owners not getting the correct parts from AutoPartsGiant. Then ... they had to pay return shipping for supplier's errors.
Had excellent results with www.partsamerica.com and of course OPGTS.
O'Reilly Auto Parts has been noted as good supplier, but none where I live.

spamseptictank · 09-07-2005

FYI: Partsamerica.com is the search for Advance Auto Parts and Discount Auto Parts (if there are any left; Advance bought them).
For what what it's worth...

06-25-2005	#1 (permalink)
krewzer Opeler Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sugar Land, Texas Posts: 235 Real Name: Wes Thomas	ball joint numbers Are GT ball joints the same as Kadet 1.1 joints? AutopartsGiant has several part numbers for Moog, TRW, and AC Delco. I searched 1970 Opel GT and got 2 part #'s for lower and 2 for upper. However, their description for the application didn't match my search criteria. Any experience with parts other than OGTS offers? I need them fast, and if my local parts house can get them in one day, that would be preferable to half a week.

06-25-2005	#3 (permalink)
greensmurf20 OPEL-LESS!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gobles michigan 49055 Posts: 2,112	the GT source can same day air your parts to you, so they'll be there the next day for you. they can get it to you about as fast as your local parts place can if they dont have it in stock. __________________ previousely owned 8 GTs and 1 manta. currently own 92 25th anniversary Z28. Ttop, 350, T56 swap, many upgrades, basically a complete restore. 67 chevy sportvan deluxe....next in line.

06-25-2005	#4 (permalink)
GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686	Some Numbers ... All the upper ball joints are the same Opel part number - 310807 However there are some differences with the lower ones: 69-73 GT - 352814 66-67 Kadett to Chasis No. 694058 - 352805 then 352806 1967 1/2 Kadett - 352809 68-70 Kadett - 352814 (same as GT) The earlier Kadett lower ones have smaller tapers but I believe that the ball joints will fit in the lower A-arm and the spindle can be reamed out for the larger taper, later style. Anyone confirm that? __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved

06-26-2005	#8 (permalink)
nobody No Access Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: in transit Posts: 3,873	The links I posted are for GT parts from CSK ( Checker, Shuks, Kragen and parts America too) I didn't check availability on them as it varies from area to area. Yes Jim and "nobody" keeps a running list of addresses, names, contacts and phone numbers......honest, it looks like the Opel yellow pages. If I get stumped then I go to the Email list or the list from Ebay or Paypal. Last edited by nobody; 06-26-2005 at 06:46 AM.

06-26-2005	#9 (permalink)
Thom71GT Life Long Opeler Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Metro Atlanta - Cumming, GA Posts: 686	You may want to read my post about Autopartsgiant.com, Charles has had less than a bad experience with them. If I were you, I'd call them first and get verbal verification that they actually DO have them in stock. __________________ Thom - Ich liebe mein GT I've had my 71 GT since I was 3 when my father brought it home, and I'll have it till the day I die!!!!

06-25-2005	#2 (permalink)
nobody No Access Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: in transit Posts: 3,873	try this. http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...ype=66&ptset=A or this. http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...ype=85&ptset=A

06-25-2005	#5 (permalink)
krewzer Opeler Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sugar Land, Texas Posts: 235 Real Name: Wes Thomas	Hey Nobody, Are those GT part numbers?

06-25-2005	#6 (permalink)
krewzer Opeler Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sugar Land, Texas Posts: 235 Real Name: Wes Thomas	I know OGTS can ship overnight, but weight and speed equates to the price of another ball joint. I have ordered from them every week since early April. I was just hoping to grab some local parts from one of our huge parts warehouses here in Houston.

09-07-2005	#11 (permalink)
spamseptictank Idiot with a GT Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 156	FYI: Partsamerica.com is the search for Advance Auto Parts and Discount Auto Parts (if there are any left; Advance bought them). For what what it's worth... __________________ The difference between your butt and your soul is that God only has to save your soul once. - David Zielinski

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