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74bowtie · 03-15-2004, 08:34 PM

I am looking to do the disc brake conversion. I already have a donor truck a 1983 chevy. I want to use the upper and lower A-arms along with the steering components. My questions are..

1. Do I use the shims from the donor truck or do I use the ones in my truck, I mean the shims for the A-arms mounting point.

2. Can I use all of the tie rods centerlink pitman arm and such from the donor truck on my truck, do they fit right on.

3. Can I use the master cylinder and proportioning valve from the donor truck and still use my original power drum brake Booster.

Thats it for now any help would be great,

74bowtie · 03-15-2004, 11:59 PM

ttt

**GMCPaul** · 03-16-2004, 04:10 AM

#1- Either one though the amount used on donor truck should get you close, but you will still need a front end alignment done.
#2- Yes use it all.
#3- Master Cyl. & Prop Valve should be used from the donor and will bolt to your booster just fine.
GMCPaul

74bowtie · 03-16-2004, 08:05 AM

Thanks for answering all my questions GMCPAUL this will be a great help.

03-16-2004, 08:05 AM	#4
74bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NY Posts: 93	Thanks for answering all my questions GMCPAUL this will be a great help. __________________ 69 Chevelle (Summer only ride, love to drive this) 72 Chevy Shortbox 4x2 (newest addition) 83 Chevy Shortbox 4x2 (project but its clean) 2001 S10 Ext. Cab 4x4 (daily driver)

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03-15-2004, 08:34 PM	#1
74bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NY Posts: 93	Disc brakes questions I am looking to do the disc brake conversion. I already have a donor truck a 1983 chevy. I want to use the upper and lower A-arms along with the steering components. My questions are.. 1. Do I use the shims from the donor truck or do I use the ones in my truck, I mean the shims for the A-arms mounting point. 2. Can I use all of the tie rods centerlink pitman arm and such from the donor truck on my truck, do they fit right on. 3. Can I use the master cylinder and proportioning valve from the donor truck and still use my original power drum brake Booster. Thats it for now any help would be great, __________________ 69 Chevelle (Summer only ride, love to drive this) 72 Chevy Shortbox 4x2 (newest addition) 83 Chevy Shortbox 4x2 (project but its clean) 2001 S10 Ext. Cab 4x4 (daily driver)

03-15-2004, 11:59 PM	#2
74bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NY Posts: 93	ttt __________________ 69 Chevelle (Summer only ride, love to drive this) 72 Chevy Shortbox 4x2 (newest addition) 83 Chevy Shortbox 4x2 (project but its clean) 2001 S10 Ext. Cab 4x4 (daily driver)

03-16-2004, 04:10 AM	#3
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	#1- Either one though the amount used on donor truck should get you close, but you will still need a front end alignment done. #2- Yes use it all. #3- Master Cyl. & Prop Valve should be used from the donor and will bolt to your booster just fine. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM



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