new member / owner with questions :)
Hi all ! Not only new to the board, but a new owner of a `69 stepper. I bought the truck a year ago as a learning project, without any real mechanic experience. After lots & lots of reading, it seems I come up with more questions than answers. I really need a few fellas (or gals) that can clear some of this stuff up for me and get me pointed in the right direction. Hopefully, this isn`t one of those boards that responds with " Google ___" or "watch Youtube". If I`m asking, I`ve already tried that, so please be patient. As of right now I don`t have a bunch of money tied up in my truck, and would like to keep it that way lol. Much of my confusion is coming from previous owner(s) mods. Two issues right now: 1) when I got it, the front was 3" lower than the rear, and was converted to 5-lug discs in the front. I`m not sure why the front was so much lower. The brake setup appears to be from a squarebody. Would they possibly have used the spindles, too, and would this be the culprit ? I`d like to put in some drop spindles and replace the ball joints, but am confused as to what parts to buy for it to all mate up. 2.) the mismatched 5 / 6 lug wheels. What`s the best way to address this on a budget ? I thought about going to 6 lug rotors up front, but I like the 5-lug wheel options out there a lot more. I read that the rear track is 4" narrower on these trucks; would running wheel adapters on the back be the best bet, which would even out the track. Thanks in advance, guys - I`m ready to start this journey and appreciate the guidance very much !
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