staying with 6 lug for now
 

1969 w/ 4 drums. I need to swap from drums to disc. I know there are a LOT of threads on this but just to clarify and make sure I've got it say I want to source a complete brake setup from a 73-87.

I'll need rotors from an 88-98 2500?

Do I need different ball joints? what else?

Re: staying with 6 lug for now
 

What year truck?
What suspension is under the truck now?

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Sorry about that. I did an edit.

Re: staying with 6 lug for now
 

The most simple swap would be:
1) 63-70 conversion spindles ($229 EVERYWHERE)
2) 6-lug aftermarket rotors
3) 71-80 HD calipers and bearings
4) 71-72 M/C
5) 71-72 or aftermarket prop valve

Re: staying with 6 lug for now
 

I can find plenty of kits. I specified I wanted to source these from a donor or two.

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This isn't a kit.
It's spindles and rotors.
They rest can be sourced locally at your parts store.

IF you want to use a donor.
Use 71-72 truck parts or 73-87 truck parts.
Swap the entire crossmember assembly and then add these rotors.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/clp-cp4r-6

MY OPINION,... all donor parts are wore out junk.
All tie rods, ball joints and bearings need to be replaced.

I was trying to help you by NOT mixing and matching parts.
Conversion spindles are the best answer for 60-70 drum brake truck owners wanting disc brakes.
No ball joints to change.
No tie rods to change.

Sorry I wasn't helpful enough.
Can someone else help?

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No, no, You were very helpful. Now I know I need to spend less time on this forum if any at all. I know now that any question I ask is just wrong. I already knew that. I'm married.

Re: staying with 6 lug for now
 

You didn't ask the wrong question.
I just answered you wrong.

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No reason to run away. You can help us to help you by offering more specific details in your questions.
Keith layed out everything you needed to do your conversion. :metal:

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Its all good on here these guys know their stuff.
now looking at your title I don't think you can do a swap with donor truck stuff and keep your 6 lug. I think all these common "salvage yard swaps" are gonna get you 5 lug.
Now a kit from a vendor will keep you 6 lug but at a price.
Good luck
Dave