![]() |
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
![]() |
#1 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2015
Location: United States
Posts: 81
|
drop spindle and brake advice?
![]() I'm looking at a few options for converting my 63 c20 front end to 5 lug. I was looking at these two kits: http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...062SWBK5OE.htm http://m.ebay.com/itm/331297372417?nav=SEARCH Any thoughts? Should I switch all the tie rods to c10 or just do the outers? Or should i go with the special c20 spindle that fits 5 lug hubs? The rear end is not here yet, but its from a 71 and the price was right on car-part.com Thanks! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Stanley Co' Durham UK
Posts: 535
|
Re: drop spindle and brake advice?
I bought the eBay one from Toms Classics, I got the 6 lug version which came with drilled and slotted rotors for no extra cost, IMHO it's a great kit really good value for money
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Portland
Posts: 1,330
|
Re: drop spindle and brake advice?
I would just add that you should be weary of cheap drilled/slotted rotors. They can be prone to cracking along the drilled areas, as often they're not designed to be drilled originally, and are stock rotors that have been drilled. Many companies that do that tend to drill too far towards the edge, which can compromise the rotor especially under high heat.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Escondido
Posts: 700
|
Re: drop spindle and brake advice?
Do yourself a favor and call AZ Pro Performance
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
meowMEOWmeowMEOW
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: MKE WI
Posts: 7,128
|
Re: drop spindle and brake advice?
Personally I'd just grab some donor stuff from a 71-72, or 73-8? or just put something together. Kits give you all that stuff, but they aren't flexible, and if you want to upgrade anything you're throwing away unused parts.
Most of the "disc brake swap" happens with the spindles anyway. The bearings and little stuff are all parts-store readily available. Plus, since it runs a regular D52 caliper, you can upgrade to something like this for only a few hundred bucks. I got my Caliper setup from Scotts HotRods at a nice price. ![]() ![]()
__________________
'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING ![]() Last edited by BR3W CITY; 06-21-2015 at 12:58 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
Posts: 1,300
|
Re: drop spindle and brake advice?
Very nice set up.....what are those shocks?
__________________
Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch ![]() Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
meowMEOWmeowMEOW
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: MKE WI
Posts: 7,128
|
Re: drop spindle and brake advice?
QA1's
They are either ChromaStars or PromaStars, I'd have to check the invoice to tell you for sure. There aren't a ton of shocks that will fit this short of a static size, but still hold a truck. At 4" of drop, the compressed shock is only about 9.5" long, and droops to about 12-12.5"
__________________
'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2015
Location: United States
Posts: 81
|
Re: drop spindle and brake advice?
Quote:
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 | |
67-72 parts collector,…
![]() Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 22,700
|
Re: drop spindle and brake advice?
Quote:
__________________
Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
meowMEOWmeowMEOW
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: MKE WI
Posts: 7,128
|
Re: drop spindle and brake advice?
Lolife Is correct. My post should say 71-72 not 70-72
__________________
'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Kingsburg CA
Posts: 581
|
Re: drop spindle and brake advice?
I personally have the McGaughy's stuff myself, and anything they make are going to be hard to beat. They are USA made and bolt right up.
Look for BelAirTim on Ebay. He works at the McGaughy's plant here in Fresno. Or, hit me up with a PM and i'll give you his phone number and you can call him direct. Tom
__________________
My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=705185 How to Get Audiophile Sound in 60-66 Trucks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7236896 Building Your Own Speaker Kick Pods http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=730495 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: OKC
Posts: 40
|
Re: drop spindle and brake advice?
Quote:
I agree. They make good parts. No hassles either.
__________________
What I lack in stamina I make up for with bad technique |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|