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02-02-2009, 12:06 PM | #1 |
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spindle/brake question
Is there any difference between a 68 and a 72 spindle? Specifically is there any reason you couldn't put 72 disks on a 68 spindle? I see a lot of people swapping out the whole front end to put disks on the older models. I thought of doing this as well, but I would be replacing the rotors/calipers/lines anyway. Why go through the hassle of changing out a big part only to disassemble it and replace all the components. Also, does anyone make 5-lug front drums for a 68? The PO put all new brakes on it right before I bought it, but I would like to put 5-lug wheels on it. I don't really need disks right now, but I'm kicking around all possibilities.
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02-02-2009, 12:17 PM | #2 | |
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02-02-2009, 12:39 PM | #3 |
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Re: spindle/brake question
I would like to add...
If you trim the steering stop off the spindle for use on stock '68 a-arms, could these spindles still be used later on an aftermarket spindle? |
02-02-2009, 12:45 PM | #4 |
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Re: spindle/brake question
[QUOTE=Kayotic;3121093]I would like to add...
If you trim the steering stop off the spindle for use on stock '68 a-arms, could these spindles still be used later on an aftermarket spindle?[/QUOTE] I don't understand this statement. Alot of people use the '73+ parts because they are cheaper and readily available at most parts store instead of the 2 year only 71-72 parts. And NO,... you can't put a '72 disc on a '68 spindle.
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02-02-2009, 03:53 PM | #5 |
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Re: spindle/brake question
thanks for the info, how about the 5-lug front drums for the 68? Any vendors here carry such a thing?
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02-02-2009, 05:46 PM | #6 |
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Re: spindle/brake question
Good luck...I don't think I've seen that. You can get 6 lug rotor/spindle setup that will fit your factory 68 a-arms/ball joints, I think...
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02-02-2009, 05:56 PM | #7 |
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Re: spindle/brake question
Yeah, I've seen that. I was thinking maybe someone around here had heard of a 5 lug drum off of a full size car, or a place to find a new one
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02-02-2009, 06:43 PM | #8 | |
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I have the same "problem" and I'm going to go the spindle route and make life easier................I think! |
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02-02-2009, 07:03 PM | #9 |
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Re: spindle/brake question
I will probabaly end up doing just that. I am looking to go as easy and cheaply as possible to convert to 5 lug. I plan on getting new axles for the rear. I don't mind the drum brakes, like I said they are brand new and work fine. Just trying to get 5-lugs to use the rims I have, if I have to put on front disks to do it, then thats a bonus.
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02-02-2009, 07:30 PM | #10 | |
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Do whatever is gonna work easiest or whatever you have available. I didn't know you could put 92 spindles on 68 a-arms like that. cool. |
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02-02-2009, 09:26 PM | #11 |
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Re: spindle/brake question
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I am sure the comment above was ment to be '72 not '92. |
02-02-2009, 09:29 PM | #12 |
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