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Old 03-16-2014, 02:36 AM   #1
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Drop spindle install on a 60 c10

Was interested in doing a disc brake conversion using a 2.5in drop spindle in front. Are there kits available that are a direct bolt on to stock suspension? Also do I need to have the disc brakes as powder brakes or can I leave them manual. 60 chevy Stepside...
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Old 03-16-2014, 06:50 AM   #2
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Re: Drop spindle install on a 60 c10

YES,... most all spindle manufacturers make a 60-62 drop spindle for the torsion bar trucks.
You can run a manual or boosted mastercylinder.
Just make sure it and the prop valve are for a disc brake application.

Here's a couple,...
http://www.summitracing.com/search/y...-type/spindles

Also check out board vendors like Pro Performance for great deals.
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Old 03-16-2014, 12:21 PM   #3
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Re: Drop spindle install on a 60 c10

I used drop spindles, disc brake kit, and a powerbrake/hydraulic clutch master cylinder from CPP for my 1961. Very good quality and very easy bolt in without any modifications.
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Old 03-16-2014, 04:05 PM   #4
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Re: Drop spindle install on a 60 c10

Thanx for the link lowlife...have been researching but wanted to hear it from someone that has actually done it. Also, Do you know if you can use hubs from a 63-66 and put them on a 60 stock spindle. I have heard people doing this so they can go with the cheaper cost bearings.
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Old 03-17-2014, 12:37 AM   #5
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Re: Drop spindle install on a 60 c10

Can someone tell me the difference between the McGoughy's and the Classic Performance spindles?

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