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SkyBlue72' · 09-01-2005, 03:53 PM

I have a 1960 chevy stepside that will be my next project and I'm wondering. Did they all come w/ the torsion bar setup up front or did some come with the standard coil spring set up?
Also, would a 1973-84 frontend fit underneath the frontend or do I need to do some fabbing?

chevy283 · 09-01-2005, 05:33 PM

they all came with torsion bar i've heard that the 73-89 subs to 91 and will fit. any pics?

jim walker · 09-12-2005, 07:08 PM

1960 to 1962 came with torsion bar front suspension, 1963 saw the change to coil fronts.

a squarecan · 09-12-2005, 07:35 PM

I have never had to do this, but too my knowledge the 60-62 frame is a little narrower then the 63-87(91 burb) frame. So I have heard of people narrowing the cross member or just shimming the crossmember.

Keith

zenish · 09-12-2005, 09:24 PM

theres a couple of people at www.chevytalk.com that have made this swap.

SkyBlue72' · 09-30-2005, 12:01 AM

I measured the framerails finally today, and found that they were exactly the same and I'm sure an 85 xmember would fit w/ some mods to two holes.
I'm also hearing that the later setup are atleast an inch wider on each side(from spindle to spindle) But I'll see if that's true or not. I see if I can post pics later on.

62ChevyStep · 09-30-2005, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyBlue72'

I measured the framerails finally today, and found that they were exactly the same and I'm sure an 85 xmember would fit w/ some mods to two holes.
I'm also hearing that the later setup are atleast an inch wider on each side(from spindle to spindle) But I'll see if that's true or not. I see if I can post pics later on.

I have a 62' Step, with a mid 80's chevy P/U crossmember brake rotor to brake rotor swapped in. with the power brakes, power steering it's a dream to drive.

This picture is with it photoshopped to get an idea how it will sit on the BC Smoothie II's I ordered.

bpmcgee · 09-30-2005, 10:22 AM

I think the 4wd trucks did NOT come with torsion bar front end. Not sure if this helps or not

Brian

09-01-2005, 03:53 PM	#1
SkyBlue72' Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chinle, Arizona Posts: 60	crossmember question I have a 1960 chevy stepside that will be my next project and I'm wondering. Did they all come w/ the torsion bar setup up front or did some come with the standard coil spring set up? Also, would a 1973-84 frontend fit underneath the frontend or do I need to do some fabbing?

09-01-2005, 05:33 PM	#2
chevy283 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wilson oklahoma Posts: 367	they all came with torsion bar i've heard that the 73-89 subs to 91 and will fit. any pics? __________________ 65 c10 tore apart 70 c10 305/350th

09-12-2005, 09:24 PM	#5
zenish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: stallings,nc Posts: 401	theres a couple of people at www.chevytalk.com that have made this swap. __________________ 1964 c10 short step 1962 econoline van 1989 rs camaro 2006 yamaha vino 125 1975 goldwing

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09-12-2005, 07:08 PM	#3
jim walker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 156	1960 to 1962 came with torsion bar front suspension, 1963 saw the change to coil fronts.

09-12-2005, 07:35 PM	#4
a squarecan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 232	I have never had to do this, but too my knowledge the 60-62 frame is a little narrower then the 63-87(91 burb) frame. So I have heard of people narrowing the cross member or just shimming the crossmember. Keith

09-30-2005, 12:01 AM	#6
SkyBlue72' Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chinle, Arizona Posts: 60	I measured the framerails finally today, and found that they were exactly the same and I'm sure an 85 xmember would fit w/ some mods to two holes. I'm also hearing that the later setup are atleast an inch wider on each side(from spindle to spindle) But I'll see if that's true or not. I see if I can post pics later on.

09-30-2005, 10:22 AM	#8
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	I think the 4wd trucks did NOT come with torsion bar front end. Not sure if this helps or not Brian



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