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geoman · 10-20-2007, 10:27 PM

Ok, I did a search and read for awhile so let me make sure I get this straight.

I just bought a 67 with drums on front with six lugs. To convert to discs (I am on a budget), I just look for someone selling or parting out a 71-72 model, correct? Just need the spindle and rotor? I will be buying new bearings, and ball joints for my local store.

Also, I can get some axels from one of the vendors with the 5 lug and buy some shoes and drums to fit?

I hope I got this right.

Thanks for any help.. I am still learning but reading alot.

Mike

dave2953 · 10-20-2007, 10:48 PM

You aren't limited to a 71/72. You can get the front suspension from any 73-87 truck or 88-91 'burb. You can use the whole crossmember or just swap the control arms into your existing crossmember. I am not 100% on the rear, but someone will chime in and confirm whether or not that can be done. BTW,

to the board!

70GMCer · 10-21-2007, 10:14 AM

Go with the 73-87 suspension.....much better.....

PanelDeland · 10-21-2007, 11:22 AM

73-87 Ball joints etc. are also cheaper(at least where I priced them.You do have to match the ball joint to the spindle used.

10-20-2007, 10:27 PM	#1
geoman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 335	Disc conversion Ok, I did a search and read for awhile so let me make sure I get this straight. I just bought a 67 with drums on front with six lugs. To convert to discs (I am on a budget), I just look for someone selling or parting out a 71-72 model, correct? Just need the spindle and rotor? I will be buying new bearings, and ball joints for my local store. Also, I can get some axels from one of the vendors with the 5 lug and buy some shoes and drums to fit? I hope I got this right. Thanks for any help.. I am still learning but reading alot. Mike

10-20-2007, 10:48 PM	#2
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Disc conversion You aren't limited to a 71/72. You can get the front suspension from any 73-87 truck or 88-91 'burb. You can use the whole crossmember or just swap the control arms into your existing crossmember. I am not 100% on the rear, but someone will chime in and confirm whether or not that can be done. BTW, to the board! __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250 Last edited by dave2953; 10-20-2007 at 10:49 PM.

10-21-2007, 10:14 AM	#3
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Disc conversion Go with the 73-87 suspension.....much better..... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

10-21-2007, 11:22 AM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Disc conversion 73-87 Ball joints etc. are also cheaper(at least where I priced them.You do have to match the ball joint to the spindle used. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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