How to? '68 Disc Conversion? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

whitesswj · 09-23-2010, 10:41 PM

All the ball joints and bearings are bad on both sides and I'm thinking about converting over from drum to disc. But how?
What all is needed?
What can I get from the Junk yard to help?
Thanks.

**lolife99** · 09-23-2010, 11:14 PM

Just saw you were from Missouri.

Look around on the Suspension Section with the search feature.
This question is a very common one.
It's also a great update to your truck.
(I highly recommend it)

I typed in "disc conversion" in the search box and came up with 4 pages of threads.
Check them out here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...archid=1885930

Type in "drum to disc" and you will get plenty of different threads.
There is plenty of good reading here.

whitesswj · 09-24-2010, 05:50 PM

Yep in NEMO.
THanks.

72BlckButy · 09-24-2010, 05:56 PM

First off, welcome from another MO member.

Check out my build thread in my signature (Project Blank Slate) as I installed a disc brake upgrade from Early Classic Enterprises on my '69. We tried to document everything that would be needed for the install.

Good luck with the project!

09-23-2010, 10:41 PM	#1
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	How to? '68 Disc Conversion? All the ball joints and bearings are bad on both sides and I'm thinking about converting over from drum to disc. But how? What all is needed? What can I get from the Junk yard to help? Thanks. __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

09-23-2010, 11:14 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: How to? '68 Disc Conversion? Just saw you were from Missouri. Look around on the Suspension Section with the search feature. This question is a very common one. It's also a great update to your truck. (I highly recommend it) I typed in "disc conversion" in the search box and came up with 4 pages of threads. Check them out here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...archid=1885930 Type in "drum to disc" and you will get plenty of different threads. There is plenty of good reading here. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-24-2010, 05:50 PM	#3
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	Re: How to? '68 Disc Conversion? Yep in NEMO. THanks. __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

09-24-2010, 05:56 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: How to? '68 Disc Conversion? First off, welcome from another MO member. Check out my build thread in my signature (Project Blank Slate) as I installed a disc brake upgrade from Early Classic Enterprises on my '69. We tried to document everything that would be needed for the install. Good luck with the project! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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