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Old 08-24-2009, 12:21 PM   #1
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1 Ton Spindle Swap

I have a 1968 GMC 1 Ton 2WD and was wondering if I could swap newer 73-87 spindles onto my truck and get disc brakes and the larger wheel studs. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Old 10-06-2009, 04:36 AM   #2
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Re: 1 Ton Spindle Swap

Anyone??? I was wondering the same thing.

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Old 10-06-2009, 09:23 AM   #3
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Re: 1 Ton Spindle Swap

I don't think there wpould be a problem. The front suspension on these trucks is basically the same from 67-87. The only differences could be the size of the ball joints and tie rod ends. I also seem to remember the frame being a bit different where the steering box mounts. You might be able to swap just the spindles, but it could turn into swapping everything. If you check with a parts store, and the tie rod ends and ball joints are the same part numbers then I would think you could just swap in the spindles.
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Old 10-06-2009, 09:37 AM   #4
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Re: 1 Ton Spindle Swap

worse comes to worse you will have to swap everything, which is why i am skipping all the headach and just swapping everything.
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Old 10-06-2009, 02:32 PM   #5
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Re: 1 Ton Spindle Swap

I would bet that the entire cradle + tie rod/drag link will swap just like on the 1/2 tons.
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