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nartkers · 07-12-2005, 12:04 PM

I know that this has been done before, but I need to ask again.
I have disc brakes (rotors, calipers) from an '85 C10. I want to put them on my '70 C10 without using the custom tie rod adaptor.
Can I use the centerlink, inner and outers from the '85? What other parts will I need from the '85. I still plan on using the control arms from the '70 since they are like new.

69 longhorn · 07-16-2005, 03:21 PM

If you use the centerlink, tiedod assys, & balljoints from the 85, it should all bolt on. The 85 has a metric steering box, so you may need the pitman arm also. best of luck,69L

nartkers · 07-18-2005, 09:39 AM

thanks for the reply. what do you call those pieces that bolt to thr fram and support the centerlink? I will need those also right?

69 longhorn · 07-18-2005, 10:44 AM

That would be the idler arm(bolts on pass side, with 2 bolts?). Im not sure if there is a difference, but its best to pull all the steering link pcs from the same truck......it will save on a lot of confusion trying to match parts.

Tx Firefighter · 07-18-2005, 01:30 PM

The later idler arm will bolt right into the earlier truck too. Take it all, side to side, and you won't need to buy any special parts.

nartkers · 07-18-2005, 01:37 PM

yeah I did not have good luck with the special custom tie rod adjusting sleeve. It seems like it is too long to allow for proper alignment.

07-12-2005, 12:04 PM	#1
nartkers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 178	'85 to '70 interchange I know that this has been done before, but I need to ask again. I have disc brakes (rotors, calipers) from an '85 C10. I want to put them on my '70 C10 without using the custom tie rod adaptor. Can I use the centerlink, inner and outers from the '85? What other parts will I need from the '85. I still plan on using the control arms from the '70 since they are like new.

07-16-2005, 03:21 PM	#2
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	If you use the centerlink, tiedod assys, & balljoints from the 85, it should all bolt on. The 85 has a metric steering box, so you may need the pitman arm also. best of luck,69L __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

07-18-2005, 10:44 AM	#4
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	That would be the idler arm(bolts on pass side, with 2 bolts?). Im not sure if there is a difference, but its best to pull all the steering link pcs from the same truck......it will save on a lot of confusion trying to match parts. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

07-18-2005, 01:30 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	The later idler arm will bolt right into the earlier truck too. Take it all, side to side, and you won't need to buy any special parts. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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07-18-2005, 09:39 AM	#3
nartkers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 178	thanks for the reply. what do you call those pieces that bolt to thr fram and support the centerlink? I will need those also right?

07-18-2005, 01:37 PM	#6
nartkers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 178	yeah I did not have good luck with the special custom tie rod adjusting sleeve. It seems like it is too long to allow for proper alignment.



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