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Originally Posted by lolife99
Just remember that tie rods and ball joints are different between the 67-70 trucks and the 71-72 trucks. So is the center link and tie rod sleeves.
Engine frame stands are the same. You will need the disc brake prop valve since your 69 is just a distribution block.
M/c will need to be swapped to the disc brake version. I suggest a 71-72 model or aftermarket.
Personally I wouldn’t change the crossmember itself unless you plan to use 71-72!steel brake lines. They route differently to the front side.
But there are ways to address that without swapping the crossmember itself.
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Yes, X2!!!
Get all the steering components, center link, tie rod parts, steering gear box if possible. Unbolt everything from the frame.
As Keith mentioned the cross member is not needed, but 6 or 8 bolts will allow you to drop everything except the steering parts.
I have a couple of manual disc m/cyls from salvage yards for my 67 and 68, when that day comes. I cut the steel brake lines below the m/cyl and take m/cyl and prop valve all together. May not hurt the get the push rod that's attached to the brake pedal.
Keith, is the push rod different? I was wondering, was reading a thread here. I did not get them off parts vehicles that I robbed manual disc m/cyl's from....