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twoskies 02-05-2023 07:58 AM

Help, Front end change
 
Good Morning
ive got a 1966 c10 short bed, frame was twisted 2 inches
no worries, found another shortbed frame

main question is im going air bags, ive got the A arms from my 1972 c10 was going to cup

ive got access to either a 71 or 72 frame with disc brakes to take the front suspension off , or just about any year squarebody, like to stay with 6 lug, just looks better to me but no worries switching to 5, have a 5 lug rearend off an obs truck to change the rear,
which front suspension will be the easier swap

Thanks for the Help

LVPhotos 02-05-2023 12:48 PM

Re: Help, Front end change
 
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K.I.S.S. --KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID!
Parts are readily available for all 3. Why change crossmember when the arms and spindles are 72-87 already. If planning bags are you going rack and pinion? Are you going to section crossmember? Are you Z ing front? In the long run would a aftermarket setup be better?

twoskies 02-05-2023 09:10 PM

Re: Help, Front end change
 
no rack and pinion, no zing the front,

just a question if the 1971 or 1972, or the squarebody would bolt up,
i didnt know the crossmember was the same so that would work

i am going with the 72 lower a arms and im guessing most of the 1966 suspension to the others is the same

but Thanks, and nice truck

cwcarpenter98 02-05-2023 09:26 PM

Re: Help, Front end change
 
Control arms both upper and lower are the same from 63 to 72. 73-87 arms have the rubber bushings. To stay 6 lug, use an aftermarket 6 lug rotor that requires a 1.25" spindle

twoskies 02-08-2023 10:32 PM

Re: Help, Front end change
 
Thank You CWCarpenter

think im going with 66 crossmember and suspension, 1972 A Arms, and drop spindle and conversion kit for 1972

Thank You


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