Need info. Front Cross swap to mid 80's ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67Mach1 · 01-08-2006, 06:55 PM

I recelty read that you can swap the front crossmember out with that from a 73-87 Chevy truck. First a question< What benifit would you gain from doing this vs, rebuilding the one that was in your truck to begin with?

Second: are there any location or thread where I can obtain inforamation on what all would need to be changed out?

Thanks,
thomas

70GMCer · 01-08-2006, 07:15 PM

I think the idea is if you needed to go to a disk brake setup......

Longhorn Man · 01-08-2006, 08:04 PM

also parts are easier to find and cheaper than the older ones, and they will be in production longer too.

**dennislbrooks** · 01-08-2006, 08:10 PM

as you know you can switch to the 71-91 spindels if you use matching balljoints and get past the tie rod end size mismatch. If you change out the saddle with the engine stiil in-- I would think it would need supported in some manner. Let me know if you want to go the spindle route and 5 or 6 lugs.

I have 72 spindles on my 67.

Deuce · 01-08-2006, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dennislbrooks

I have 72 spindles on my 67.

What did you use for ball joints and tie-rod ends??
Thanks.

**dennislbrooks** · 01-09-2006, 07:56 AM

K6117 for lowers and either 6124 (1972) or 6136 for uppers. Use the balljoints specified for the same year as the spindle you are using. I Used the outer tie rod ES415R(L) (1972) --- rethreaded it to 5/8" LH from 11/16 RH for both sides. You can get adapter adjusters also.

kevs_c10 · 01-11-2006, 01:37 AM

A buddy of mine made the switch in his 69. He wanted the disks and his original suspension was shot. He said it was quick and easy, had to drill 2 extra holes though.

01-08-2006, 06:55 PM	#1
67Mach1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 1,100	Need info. Front Cross swap to mid 80's ? I recelty read that you can swap the front crossmember out with that from a 73-87 Chevy truck. First a question< What benifit would you gain from doing this vs, rebuilding the one that was in your truck to begin with? Second: are there any location or thread where I can obtain inforamation on what all would need to be changed out? Thanks, thomas __________________ Soon to be selling all but one, or two... Depends on what the Boss has to say....... 67 GMC Shortbed 454 Project more junk and most of it is for sale

01-08-2006, 07:15 PM	#2
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Need info. Front Cross swap to mid 80's ? I think the idea is if you needed to go to a disk brake setup...... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

01-08-2006, 08:04 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Need info. Front Cross swap to mid 80's ? also parts are easier to find and cheaper than the older ones, and they will be in production longer too.

01-08-2006, 08:10 PM	#4
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,798	Re: Need info. Front Cross swap to mid 80's ? as you know you can switch to the 71-91 spindels if you use matching balljoints and get past the tie rod end size mismatch. If you change out the saddle with the engine stiil in-- I would think it would need supported in some manner. Let me know if you want to go the spindle route and 5 or 6 lugs. I have 72 spindles on my 67.

01-09-2006, 07:56 AM	#6
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,798	Re: Need info. Front Cross swap to mid 80's ? K6117 for lowers and either 6124 (1972) or 6136 for uppers. Use the balljoints specified for the same year as the spindle you are using. I Used the outer tie rod ES415R(L) (1972) --- rethreaded it to 5/8" LH from 11/16 RH for both sides. You can get adapter adjusters also.

01-11-2006, 01:37 AM	#7
kevs_c10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane Washington Posts: 41	Re: Need info. Front Cross swap to mid 80's ? A buddy of mine made the switch in his 69. He wanted the disks and his original suspension was shot. He said it was quick and easy, had to drill 2 extra holes though. __________________ 1970 C10 Short Fleetside



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