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MADMIKE · 08-26-2011, 12:21 AM

Update. Being lazy we just tried installing the inner/outer tierods from the '84 2500 Suburban on the 70' 2500 PU centerlink, and it bolts up no problem. Wheels are at quite a bit of positive camber, need to fix that.

Next fix brake hoses. We're eyeballing '72 disc hoses as they look like they will work. Not too sure on the rear wheel cylinders, at 1-1/8" they are on the large side. Need to get that bias forward. 1-1/4" MC is next.

What have the rest have you done with regards to the MC? The Suburban just has a dimple at the back of the MC, where as the 70 had a recess in the back of over 1.5". Can the shorter rod from the later booster be used or does the whole booster/MC need to be switched out? TIA.

08-26-2011, 12:21 AM	#5
MADMIKE Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: C.V. CA Posts: 30	Re: 1970 GMC 2500 2WD 8 Lug disc brake conversion Update. Being lazy we just tried installing the inner/outer tierods from the '84 2500 Suburban on the 70' 2500 PU centerlink, and it bolts up no problem. Wheels are at quite a bit of positive camber, need to fix that. Next fix brake hoses. We're eyeballing '72 disc hoses as they look like they will work. Not too sure on the rear wheel cylinders, at 1-1/8" they are on the large side. Need to get that bias forward. 1-1/4" MC is next. What have the rest have you done with regards to the MC? The Suburban just has a dimple at the back of the MC, where as the 70 had a recess in the back of over 1.5". Can the shorter rod from the later booster be used or does the whole booster/MC need to be switched out? TIA. __________________ -Michael Last edited by MADMIKE; 08-26-2011 at 12:32 AM.