New front end for a 62 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

forestb · 01-12-2010, 12:22 AM

I'm looking for advice on the best way to convert the front suspension on my 62 from torsion bars to coils. Best meaning simplest, best handling, a bolt on application but not necessarily the cheapest.

Triple6Goat · 01-12-2010, 01:26 AM

You can do what I just did and pull a front cross member off a '72 or equivalent year c-10 and bolt it up to your frame. Its not a direct bolt in by any means but its not hard to do and you get coil springs and 5 lug.

everything I used off a '72 are: front crossmember, upper and lower control arms, spindles, brakes, inner and outer tierod ends.
I was able to use the '62 front motor mount for the straight 6, manual steering box with pitman arm, center link (relay rod) and idler arm.

You have to redrill a couple holes in the frame to bolt the crossmember up but I think you use one or two original holes so you can use them as a reference.

**Captainfab** · 01-12-2010, 01:43 AM

You need a complete front suspension from a '71-'87 C10 pickup, C10 Suburban, or 2wd Blazer

markeb01 · 01-12-2010, 02:38 AM

Here's a thread that details how to do it with stock parts:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366850

And here's another thread on engine and transmission mounting:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=369663

forestb · 01-12-2010, 10:50 PM

Thanks! You guys are awesome.

01-12-2010, 12:22 AM	#1
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	New front end for a 62 I'm looking for advice on the best way to convert the front suspension on my 62 from torsion bars to coils. Best meaning simplest, best handling, a bolt on application but not necessarily the cheapest.

01-12-2010, 01:26 AM	#2
Triple6Goat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: panama city beach, FL Posts: 59	Re: New front end for a 62 You can do what I just did and pull a front cross member off a '72 or equivalent year c-10 and bolt it up to your frame. Its not a direct bolt in by any means but its not hard to do and you get coil springs and 5 lug. everything I used off a '72 are: front crossmember, upper and lower control arms, spindles, brakes, inner and outer tierod ends. I was able to use the '62 front motor mount for the straight 6, manual steering box with pitman arm, center link (relay rod) and idler arm. You have to redrill a couple holes in the frame to bolt the crossmember up but I think you use one or two original holes so you can use them as a reference. __________________ 1984 C10 swb 1985 K20 longbed 4spd 1977 K10 longbed -SOLD 1962 Chevrolet C10 swb 6cyl. 3spd. -SOLD

01-12-2010, 01:43 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: New front end for a 62 You need a complete front suspension from a '71-'87 C10 pickup, C10 Suburban, or 2wd Blazer __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

01-12-2010, 02:38 AM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: New front end for a 62 Here's a thread that details how to do it with stock parts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366850 And here's another thread on engine and transmission mounting: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=369663 Last edited by markeb01; 01-12-2010 at 02:39 AM.

01-12-2010, 10:50 PM	#5
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: New front end for a 62 Thanks! You guys are awesome.



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