front splindles
 

Hey All, My brother just bought a 69 c-10 to build, he wants to convert the front brakes to disc. Can we use 73-87 c-10 disc brake setup on it? will it match up? tia.

Re: front splindles
 

I know the lower ball joints/spindles are different for sure.

Bubba

Re: front splindles
 

thank you. I'm guessing they will not work. since the lower control arm is different.

Re: front splindles
 

Yes you can use 73-87 spindles for the front disc swap on a '69. To do so requires swapping some parts which is common when swapping from drum to disc brakes.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444815

Re: front splindles
 

Squarebody ball joints fit in the 63-72 a arms. That's what I'm running on my 63.
There's a specific set of parts needed for the squarebody spindle tie rod ends to work with the 69 center link, but definitely doable.
Or you could change completely to squarebody steering parts by using the power steering gear, pitman arm, idler arm, center link, tie rods, and spindles.
Several ways to skin this cat that gets you where you want to be

Re: front splindles
 

thanks for all the help.