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softballnrd27 · 01-29-2009, 11:17 AM

With my rear almost done on my 82 swb, I need to start looking at the front 2wd conversion. 1st Question: What, if any, are the differences between the years(73-87) front suspension wise? I also plan to rebuild the front while I'm there, do I use rubber bushings or poly? I want a nice ride and I am also getting the 4"/6" Western Chassis Economy drop kit at the same time to avoid pulling the suspension apart twice.

Cherub · 01-29-2009, 02:27 PM

Id replace all the rubber bushings with poly, wont have to replace them again for a while if not ever.

**Captkaos** · 01-29-2009, 03:37 PM

Are you wanting differences in all 4x4 suspensions between 73-87 or the differences between 4x4 and 4x2?

The actual 4x4 hanger pieces are virtually the same on all 4x4s.

softballnrd27 · 01-29-2009, 05:35 PM

No, I am wanting to know if there is any differences between the years for front 2wd suspension. I know what I need to finish the 2wd conversion I just want to make sure all the years from 73-87 will work and there are no major differences.

flamingbig10 · 01-29-2009, 05:46 PM

there the same

**Captkaos** · 01-29-2009, 05:56 PM

2WD is the same as flaming stated. They are essentially the same from 67-87.

softballnrd27 · 01-29-2009, 06:03 PM

OK, just making sure. Thanks guys

Tx Firefighter · 01-30-2009, 07:51 AM

Not all are exactly the same. There were light duty (1 inch thick rotors) and heavy duty (1 1/4 inch thick rotors) brakes. The earlier years all had the HD brakes. Later years had both. Definitely get one with the thick rotors.

01-29-2009, 11:17 AM	#1
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Front Suspension Questions With my rear almost done on my 82 swb, I need to start looking at the front 2wd conversion. 1st Question: What, if any, are the differences between the years(73-87) front suspension wise? I also plan to rebuild the front while I'm there, do I use rubber bushings or poly? I want a nice ride and I am also getting the 4"/6" Western Chassis Economy drop kit at the same time to avoid pulling the suspension apart twice. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

01-29-2009, 02:27 PM	#2
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Front Suspension Questions Id replace all the rubber bushings with poly, wont have to replace them again for a while if not ever.

01-29-2009, 03:37 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Front Suspension Questions Are you wanting differences in all 4x4 suspensions between 73-87 or the differences between 4x4 and 4x2? The actual 4x4 hanger pieces are virtually the same on all 4x4s. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-29-2009, 05:35 PM	#4
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: Front Suspension Questions No, I am wanting to know if there is any differences between the years for front 2wd suspension. I know what I need to finish the 2wd conversion I just want to make sure all the years from 73-87 will work and there are no major differences. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

01-29-2009, 05:46 PM	#5
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Front Suspension Questions there the same __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

01-29-2009, 05:56 PM	#6
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Front Suspension Questions 2WD is the same as flaming stated. They are essentially the same from 67-87. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-29-2009, 06:03 PM	#7
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: Front Suspension Questions OK, just making sure. Thanks guys __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

01-30-2009, 07:51 AM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Front Suspension Questions Not all are exactly the same. There were light duty (1 inch thick rotors) and heavy duty (1 1/4 inch thick rotors) brakes. The earlier years all had the HD brakes. Later years had both. Definitely get one with the thick rotors. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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