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04-09-2009, 08:51 PM | #1 |
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Disk brake Conversion
I have a 67 c-10 long bed, and want to switch to disk brakes. what other years would fit? besides 71 , 72
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04-09-2009, 09:23 PM | #2 |
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Re: Disk brake Conversion
You can swap the whole crossmember from a 71-86? and just drill a couple of holes.You can also do it by using the ball joints to match the spindles from the donor truck.There are quite a few threads on this swap in the FAQ's section which will give you tons of info.You can then best decide what fits you budget/skill set.We're always here to answer questions but there is more info in the FAQ's than anyone can repeat.Swapping spindles also requires swapping tie rod ends.If you're looking to upgrade to PS then a later crossmember may be the ticket.
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04-09-2009, 09:37 PM | #3 |
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Re: Disk brake Conversion
Just did a 77 front crossmember swap on my daughter's truck . In my opinion this is the way to go drill 2 holes and bolt it in simple . My 2 cents Bob
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04-09-2009, 10:00 PM | #4 |
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Re: Disk brake Conversion
If you do the complete crossmember swap, do you have to take the motor out? Seems like I remember that the perches for the motor mounts are bolted to the crossmember and frame on a 69.
Not trying to hijack a thread... just interested in doing the swap as to what all is involved.
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04-09-2009, 10:06 PM | #5 |
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Re: Disk brake Conversion
I used the origional motor mounts you will need to drill the hole in the crossmember no big deal .. Bob
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04-09-2009, 11:38 PM | #6 |
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Re: Disk brake Conversion
Thanks everyone.. i have lots of trucks to choose from at work. All take a look tomorrow
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04-10-2009, 10:59 AM | #7 |
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Re: Disk brake Conversion
Bob is it really that easy??? if you swap out the front crossmember will you have to swap out the rear also? or will the crossmember be the same width as the original????
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04-10-2009, 11:04 PM | #8 |
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Re: Disk brake Conversion
Width is the same I will be using a 72 rear and yes it is easy . The truck is not driving yet but not because of the front I have it tore way apart . If you go to projects and builds and look at Sweet 16 and you can see it with the new front end in it . I think it took me about an hour to bolt in the new front end and drill the holes . I would say it's easy . Bob
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04-11-2009, 06:07 PM | #9 | |
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Re: Disk brake Conversion
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and how much would u expect to spend on a used / junkyard front crossmember with disc brakes???? |
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04-09-2009, 11:50 PM | #10 |
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Re: Disk brake Conversion
I rebuilt the front end on my 67 about 500km's ago & not wanting to throw away all that cash, I decided to get me some of those drop/conversion spindles that use your old balljoints but that use 71+ disc parts. They are together but I have not put them on yet...
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04-10-2009, 10:04 AM | #12 |
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Re: Disk brake Conversion
so u just used 71spindles and rotors etc
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04-10-2009, 12:42 PM | #13 |
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Re: Disk brake Conversion
we used a 72 parts truck and swapped the entire front crossmember and rear end( have pics in my build thread). Typically ppl that do the front crossmember swap either swap the rear end to get the 5-lug or they get the conversion axles that are 5 lug... good luck
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