60-62 to a 63-72 suspension? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PowerdbyChevy79 · 01-24-2015, 01:55 AM

whats up guys.. im looking to buy a nice 60 apache panel truck and i got a question...i have no experience with the torsion bar setup..my question is this ..can i pull out the crossmember from the 60 and install a crossmember from a 71 including a-arms ,draglink,etc.i want the coil spring setup..any info would be much appreciated..

**Captainfab** · 01-24-2015, 02:58 AM

Yes you can. Although I would use a '73-'87 front suspension. I believe there is a thread all about this written by Markeb01, located in the '60-'66 FAQ section.

PowerdbyChevy79 · 01-24-2015, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Yes you can. Although I would use a '73-'87 front suspension. I believe there is a thread all about this written by Markeb01, located in the '60-'66 FAQ section.

Thanks brother...

Gooker928 · 01-24-2015, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Yes you can. Although I would use a '73-'87 front suspension. I believe there is a thread all about this written by Markeb01, located in the '60-'66 FAQ section.

That's what I did.
The 73-87 has thicker u bolts and holes to bolt up a sway bar.
You can go up to 92 on the suburbans.

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Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 60-62 to a 63-72 suspension? Yes you can. Although I would use a '73-'87 front suspension. I believe there is a thread all about this written by Markeb01, located in the '60-'66 FAQ section. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

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