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Myself · 07-26-2009, 09:27 PM

I'm working on a '70 C10 for a guy. He bought all new front end parts for it and wants them installed. The problem is, the truck has 5 lug and disc brakes. And, the motor mounts are a later style. I'm guessing it's a 73-up crossmember. So my question is will the front end parts work the same? Or does he need to take it all back and get later model stuff?

truckpoorpackrat · 07-26-2009, 09:39 PM

I think the -72 front end had steel threaded pivots on the upper & lower control arms & 73- were rubber/urethane. I am sure if i am wrong someone else will speak up. James

71tahoe · 07-26-2009, 09:48 PM

I think that's right. Should be a way to tell. I think if he walked up to the counter and asked for parts for a 70 then having a 5lug makes all that stuff useless.

Myself · 07-27-2009, 04:34 PM

How about the steering components? Center ling, tie rod ends, ball joints, etc.

**john** · 07-27-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myself

How about the steering components? Center ling, tie rod ends, ball joints, etc.

These parts are all different between drum and disc.

07-26-2009, 09:27 PM	#1
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,142	front end questions I'm working on a '70 C10 for a guy. He bought all new front end parts for it and wants them installed. The problem is, the truck has 5 lug and disc brakes. And, the motor mounts are a later style. I'm guessing it's a 73-up crossmember. So my question is will the front end parts work the same? Or does he need to take it all back and get later model stuff?

07-26-2009, 09:39 PM	#2
truckpoorpackrat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: joplin mo. Posts: 272	Re: front end questions I think the -72 front end had steel threaded pivots on the upper & lower control arms & 73- were rubber/urethane. I am sure if i am wrong someone else will speak up. James

07-26-2009, 09:48 PM	#3
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: front end questions I think that's right. Should be a way to tell. I think if he walked up to the counter and asked for parts for a 70 then having a 5lug makes all that stuff useless.

07-27-2009, 04:34 PM	#4
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,142	Re: front end questions How about the steering components? Center ling, tie rod ends, ball joints, etc.



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