The first Checker parts interchange appeared in 1961 in a A10/A9 Service Bulletin. This is the ICTA’s first attempt at building a current interchange database. Wih this first attempt we have taken first pass at CMC front end components. It’s widely known that these parts are typically from the 1957-1969 Ford original OEM from Thompson Industries but many source and number have changed since the last interchange list create in 1982 .
Using that baseline and the various CMC interchange listings created by Steve Wilson, a new list has been created. More importantly we have attempted to not only identify the part, but also set up links for ordering the parts directly from the vendor. Each link provides pricing, parts numbers and in some cased additional cross reference numbers. Our first attempt their may be some mistakes, please contact us and let us know if there are errors in the listing.
| Part/Vender | Part Number | Price | Link |
| Upper Ball Joints | |||
| •Dearborn Classics | 90-33477-1 | $ 30.49 | goo.gl/EEgF73 |
| •Autozone | 520-250 | $ 36.19 | http://www.autozone.com/suspension-steering-tire-and-wheel/ball-joint-upper/duralast-ball-joint-upper/948257_770795_0_171487 |
| •MacAuto | 49-33477-1 | $ 30.49 | http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_mercury_late/upper-ball-joint-ford-and-mercury-400405.html |
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| Lower Ball Joints | |||
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| •Larry’s Thunderbird Parts | T 3050 | $ 50.00 | http://www.larrystbird.com/product/ball-joint-5557-lower/ |
| •Autozone | 10101 | $ 172.99 | http://www.autozone.com/suspension-steering-tire-and-wheel/ball-joint-lower |
| •MacAuto | 66-27107-1 | $ 78.99 | http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_thunderbird/ford-thunderbird-ball-joint-lower-right-or-left-1955-57.html |
| •Kanter Auto Products | 02595H BJ 10118 | $ 109.00 | https://www.kanter.com/productdetail.aspx?Mak=Cadillac&Ov=1&Yr=1960&Dv=1&Dpt=1600&Sb=0&Vdr=&Itm=&MDv=1&MDpt=0&MSb=0&Cat=73&Prc=323 |
| •Moog | MOOG-K5073 | $ 107.41 | https://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/products/checker_marathon_1981 |
| Upper & Lower Ball Joints Kit | |||
| •Store-Resto-Parts | NA | $ 89.99 | http://stores.a-resto-parts.com/1954-1955-1956-ford-mercury-full-size-new-upper-and-lower-ball-joint-set/ |
| •Store-Resto-Parts | NA | $ 89.99 | http://stores.a-resto-parts.com/1955-1956-1957-ford-thunderbird-new-upper-and-lower-ball-joint-set/ |
| Part/Vender | Part Number | Price | Link | |
| Upper Control Arm Bushing | ||||
| •Advance Auto | Moog | Part No.K304 | $ 34.99 | https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/moog-control-arm-bushing-kit-k304/20973411-p?c3ch=PLA&c3nid=20973411-P&c3apidt=24660358147&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInaXNq4Sr1gIVCyaGCh0xKwEGEAQYAiABEgK4RvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds |
| •Autozone | 15116 | $ 39.99 | http://www.autozone.com/suspension-steering-tire-and-wheel/control-arm-bushing-front/control-arm-bushing-front/37113_488689_0 | |
| •Autozone | Superba | FB611 | $ 13.99 | http://www.autozone.com/suspension-steering-tire-and-wheel/control-arm-bushing-front/duralast-control-arm-bushing-front/305160_0_17852 |
| •MacAuto | 66-51215-1 | $ 7.49 | http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_thunderbird/ford-thunderbird-upper-control-arm-bushing-front-right-or-left-1955-57.html | |
| •JEGS | 202-RP15116 | $ 40.99 | http://www.jegs.com/i/Rare-Parts/202/RP15116/10002/-1 | |
| Lower Control Arm Bushing | ||||
| •JEGS | 1957-82 | 202-RP15167 | $ 48.99 | http://www.jegs.com/i/Rare-Parts/202/RP15167/10002/-1 |
| Control Arm Bumper | ||||
| •JEGS | 1960-82 | 202-RP18657 | $ 25.99 | http://www.jegs.com/i/Rare-Parts/202/RP18657/10002/-1 |
| Front Hub Bearing Seals – Inner Cone | Timken | LM 48548 | $ 9.76 | http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/search/?Ntt=LM+48548&searchType=global&shopId=1&N=0&addfitment=1 |
| Front Hub Bearing Seals – Inner Cup | Timken | LM 48510 | $ 10.74 | http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/search/?Ntt=Lm+48510&searchType=global&shopId=1&N=0&addfitment=1 |
| Front Hub Bearing Seals – Outer Cone | Timken | M 12649 | $ 19.39 | http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/search/?Ntt=m12649&searchType=global&shopId=1&N=0&addfitment=1 |
| Front Hub Bearing Seals – Outer Cup | Timken | M 12610 | $ 19.39 | http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/search/?Ntt=m12610&searchType=global&shopId=1&N=0&addfitment=1 |
| Part/Vender | Part Number | Price | Link | ||
| Shock Absorber | |||||
| •JEGS | KG5404 | $ 28.91 | http://www.jegs.com/i/KYB/575/KG5404/10002/-1 | ||
| •Autozone | KG5404 | $ 50.99 | http://www.autozone.com/suspension-steering-tire-and-wheel/shock-strut-front/kyb-gas-a-just-shock-strut-front/750414_656873_7413 | ||
| Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeve | MOOG-ES2004S | $ 13.38 | https://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/moog-es2004s | ||
| FRONT OUTER TIE ROD END | MOOG-ES262L | $ 37.91 | https://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/moog-es262l | ||
| Brake Rotor | Autozone | Duralast | 5516 | $ 43.99 | http://www.autozone.com/brakes-and-traction-control/brake-rotor/duralast-brake-rotor/210534_205733_4825 |
| Brake Caliper | Autozone | Duralast | C222 | $ 15.99 | http://www.autozone.com/brakes-and-traction-control/brake-caliper-front/duralast-reman-brake-caliper-front/208736_977303_2362_3312 |
I have 1979 A12 Checker. Needs front end parts. Especially on left (driver side)
Ball joints. Bushings. “A” frame suspension. Any good sources?
Thank you very much.
http://www.icta.club/automated-checker-interchange-part-list-front-suspension/
Is the passenger side spindle made only by checker or is there a replacement part that I could use?
Unfortunately yes. You might want to reach out to 495 Auto Salvagers in Lawrence, Mass. They parted out a number of Checkers last fall, they may have one. Joe Pollard in at CheckerParts in Chadsworth, CA. may have some too
While this is about the front suspension, I have a few question about the rear axle, specifically the Dana 44 from 1968-1982
1. How wide is the axle?
2. What is the axle tube outer diameter?
3. What is the axle spline count?
have you looked at all the data in the archive. Here’s 1972 https://s3.amazonaws.com/checkercabclub.org/March+2017/AMA+Specifications/1972+AMA+Specifications+Form+Checker+Aerobus.pdf