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sr67chevyfleet · 12-13-2005, 11:13 PM

I have the manual brakes on my 67 fleetside c10 I was woundering what it would cost me to put them on the front and maybe the back.If anyone has any imput of the sort I will say thanks now Also is it easy and where can I get them thanks for everthing
steve

68haywagon · 12-13-2005, 11:26 PM

All depends if you just junkyard a setup, buy a 71 or 72 crossmember/frame, or buy a kit.

I bought a 71 frame and am rebuilding the front crossmember for my 68. All together it will probably cost me as much as a kit, but I also got a 12bolt posi, frame, and a trailing arm.

Mike

sr67chevyfleet · 12-13-2005, 11:33 PM

yeah a kit is pretty expensive at least where im looking it like $8-1200.00 I really dont want to pasy that now as far as junk yards go there isnt much around here.

krue · 12-13-2005, 11:47 PM

You can use the front crossmember out from under a 73-87, lot easier to find and cheaper to replace parts on.

Steelawork'n · 12-14-2005, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

You can use the front crossmember out from under a 73-87, lot easier to find and cheaper to replace parts on.

I think that's what the kits are based on...allows for a wider range of replacement parts.

If you do upgrade use all the parts from the donor ie tie rod, a-arms, and associated ball joints...the works.

CG · 12-14-2005, 02:49 AM

no kit needed. unbolt entire crossmember and suspension assy out of 71 to 83 bolt it in place of yours. i think i read somewhere you may have to elongate a couple of holes. gives you the disks you want and probably power steering. i had a 67 frame that this was done to...you will probably have to dimple your frame a bit for the steering box also. i bet someone has pictures they can post for ya.

Tx Firefighter · 12-14-2005, 08:06 AM

It's actually 71-87 trucks, and 71-91 Suburbans that can be donors.

12-13-2005, 11:13 PM	#1
sr67chevyfleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Blaine Wa Posts: 82	Disc Brakes? I have the manual brakes on my 67 fleetside c10 I was woundering what it would cost me to put them on the front and maybe the back.If anyone has any imput of the sort I will say thanks now Also is it easy and where can I get them thanks for everthing steve

12-13-2005, 11:26 PM	#2
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: Disc Brakes? All depends if you just junkyard a setup, buy a 71 or 72 crossmember/frame, or buy a kit. I bought a 71 frame and am rebuilding the front crossmember for my 68. All together it will probably cost me as much as a kit, but I also got a 12bolt posi, frame, and a trailing arm. Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

12-13-2005, 11:33 PM	#3
sr67chevyfleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Blaine Wa Posts: 82	Re: Disc Brakes? yeah a kit is pretty expensive at least where im looking it like $8-1200.00 I really dont want to pasy that now as far as junk yards go there isnt much around here.

12-13-2005, 11:47 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Disc Brakes? You can use the front crossmember out from under a 73-87, lot easier to find and cheaper to replace parts on. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-14-2005, 02:49 AM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,985	Re: Disc Brakes? no kit needed. unbolt entire crossmember and suspension assy out of 71 to 83 bolt it in place of yours. i think i read somewhere you may have to elongate a couple of holes. gives you the disks you want and probably power steering. i had a 67 frame that this was done to...you will probably have to dimple your frame a bit for the steering box also. i bet someone has pictures they can post for ya.

12-14-2005, 08:06 AM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Disc Brakes? It's actually 71-87 trucks, and 71-91 Suburbans that can be donors. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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