K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-379 6.2L DSL VIN C FI (1989)
For K trucks with 8600 # GVW's and below, a new lower control arm is available featuring an opening under the front axle outboard boot (Figure 1).
The opening should prevent the build-up of debris by allowing the debris to fall through.
The new lower control arm went into production after the beginning of the 1995 model year starting with the VIN breakpoints listed above.
Additionally, for vehicles operating in severe usage environments (snow plows, mines, etc.) a front axle seal cover is available and can be used in
conjunction with the new lower control arm (Figure 2). The purpose of this protective device is to sweep as much debris as possible from the lower
control arm. This should extend the life of the front axle seal.
It should be noted however that the protective seal cover WILL, during its useful life, take on a ragged appearance while still adequately protecting the
drive axle seal. The device is functioning as long as the fabric continues to sweep debris from the lower control arm.
K - Models with GVW's Above 8600 #
For K-models with GVW's above 8600 # a front axle seal cover is available (Figure 2). The purpose of this protective device is to sweep as much debris
as possible from the lower control arm. This should extend the life of the front axle seal.
It should be noted however that the protective seal cover WILL during its useful life, take on a ragged appearance while still adequately protecting the
drive axle seal. The device is functioning as long as the fabric continues to sweep debris from the lower control arm.
