C20 Spindle Swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sixxer · 08-01-2010, 07:28 PM

I searched around but couldn't get a definite answer. I have a 1964 Chevy C20 and I have a complete 5 lug disk swap from a 1972 Chevy. The issue is should I be installing 1972 1/2 ton ball joints and tie rods or 1964 1/2 ton ball joints. I know most people recommendation is to swap all the control arms but I have buckets for bags welded into these arms and don't want to loose that, so much time and money down the drain if I was to swap them out. Anybody have any ideas here?

protrash64 · 08-01-2010, 09:21 PM

Your balljoints should match your spindles, IIRC. I dont know if the b/j will work in the 3/4 ton arm, however. I seem to remember reading that the a-arms have different size for C10 versus C20.

There are a few on here that know for sure. Cap't Fab will probably chime in at some point.

Sixxer · 08-01-2010, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

Your balljoints should match your spindles, IIRC. I dont know if the b/j will work in the 3/4 ton arm, however. I seem to remember reading that the a-arms have different size for C10 versus C20.

There are a few on here that know for sure. Cap't Fab will probably chime in at some point.

Ok thats what I was thinking but the A-arm throws that off. I was looking for a direct answer and I only found 1 post about it and they were questioning it, not answering. Thanks for your help sir!

protrash64 · 08-01-2010, 09:51 PM

There was a disc brake reference thread that had a ton of info about suspension stuff. Maybe someone can pull it up...I dont keep threads.

**Captainfab** · 08-02-2010, 01:08 AM

The balljoint holes in the C20 arms are larger than the C10 balljoints. I believe you could do this conversion using the spindles, rotors, calipers, balljoints, etc from a '88-'98 1500 series truck. The one drawback there is you will have metric wheel studs on the front. Otherwise you will have to change the lower control arms.

Sixxer · 08-02-2010, 03:04 PM

Well that's just not going to work. I've researched all over and it looks like several people in 67-72 gen have reamed out the opening on the spindle. Is 1.5" per foot the right reamer?

Sixxer · 08-02-2010, 08:17 PM

Here is the thread in question!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=105710

08-01-2010, 07:28 PM	#1
Sixxer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 70	C20 Spindle Swap I searched around but couldn't get a definite answer. I have a 1964 Chevy C20 and I have a complete 5 lug disk swap from a 1972 Chevy. The issue is should I be installing 1972 1/2 ton ball joints and tie rods or 1964 1/2 ton ball joints. I know most people recommendation is to swap all the control arms but I have buckets for bags welded into these arms and don't want to loose that, so much time and money down the drain if I was to swap them out. Anybody have any ideas here?

08-01-2010, 09:21 PM	#2
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: C20 Spindle Swap Your balljoints should match your spindles, IIRC. I dont know if the b/j will work in the 3/4 ton arm, however. I seem to remember reading that the a-arms have different size for C10 versus C20. There are a few on here that know for sure. Cap't Fab will probably chime in at some point. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

08-01-2010, 09:51 PM	#4
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: C20 Spindle Swap There was a disc brake reference thread that had a ton of info about suspension stuff. Maybe someone can pull it up...I dont keep threads. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

08-02-2010, 01:08 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: C20 Spindle Swap The balljoint holes in the C20 arms are larger than the C10 balljoints. I believe you could do this conversion using the spindles, rotors, calipers, balljoints, etc from a '88-'98 1500 series truck. The one drawback there is you will have metric wheel studs on the front. Otherwise you will have to change the lower control arms. __________________ 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

08-02-2010, 03:04 PM	#6
Sixxer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 70	Re: C20 Spindle Swap Well that's just not going to work. I've researched all over and it looks like several people in 67-72 gen have reamed out the opening on the spindle. Is 1.5" per foot the right reamer?

08-02-2010, 08:17 PM	#7
Sixxer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 70	Re: C20 Spindle Swap Here is the thread in question! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=105710



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.