Torsion to spring swap?
 

Hello all.
Thought I'd try and pick your brains before scrapin' my knuckles.
I've got a '62 Chevy 1/2t 2wd stepside shortbed with the torsion bar front end. I've seen where a lot of those with either the older Advanced design or Task force trucks have bolted in complete front crossmembers from a mid '70's to '80's truck. I've also seen where many of you have swapped A-arms and spindles from newer trucks.
Obviously I'd like to get the benefit of power disc brakes and coil springs, (although the bars do ride OK).
On the '62, do I have the option of swapping arms, spindles, rod ends, etc. from a '73-'87?
I know I can get lowered spindles and disc kits from vendors, but was kinda hoping for a junkyard solution as this ones my beater.
Thanks!

Wow, you mean I can put a 71-72 crossmember in my 56? I've never heard that before. Can you point me in the direction of that info? A thread or something would be great.

Try this.

http://www.antiquechevytrucks.com/Co...ont_suspen.htm

I don't know yet if this is applicalbe to the Task force trucks, but I've seen a few of the AD trucks done this way, track is a little wider though. I've also got a '57 and was going to look at this a little harder, but was leaning towards the Heidt's IFS.
Hope that helps??