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Old 02-11-2008 | 01:22 AM
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Default So now I understand why we use the 968 control arm blocks...
New version versus (a quite keputz) old version.



Now if I just had the coin for a full bearing system.
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Old 02-11-2008 | 02:18 AM
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I have 968 caster blocks, along with 968 mirrors, handles, door panels, 6-speed tranny, spoiler, and bodywork. But no turbo For that, I will need to save up some coin too.
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Old 02-11-2008 | 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff N.
New version versus (a quite keputz) old version.



Now if I just had the coin for a full bearing system.
yup
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Old 02-11-2008 | 05:50 PM
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Can you just swap out the old 944 blocks with the 968 caster blocks?
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Old 02-11-2008 | 06:22 PM
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YES.

I just ordered mine today in fact. AFAIK, the original design is NLA.
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Old 02-11-2008 | 07:20 PM
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I've had mine on my car for 2 years. Haven't driven more than a 100 miles. Can't wait to give these some hard use this year.
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Can you use the 968 castor blocks on the older steel a-arms? (pre 1985.5?)
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Be extremely careful not to over torque the caster block mounting bolts. I used brand new bolts. Do a search on this. You can cause some damage and a large PITA if you over torque the fasteners.
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Originally Posted by pjburges
Can you use the 968 castor blocks on the older steel a-arms? (pre 1985.5?)
not sure. I'd ask that question on the 944 board.
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Originally Posted by pjburges
Can you use the 968 castor blocks on the older steel a-arms? (pre 1985.5?)
Steel arms use a different caster block.
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Old 02-11-2008 | 11:21 PM
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I have a set of the 968 caster blocks for sale with about 5k miles on them, 2 years old. I was using them on my 83 944 with the steel arms.
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