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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: canada
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few questions from a new guy......
I know I ask in the welcome column and was directed to a old tread, but the info seemed a little vaque. I have a 67 swb 1/2 ton six lug, and want to up grade to disc, and the lug pattern is not a big deal. I read about the lower A-arm swap to 3/4 ton and then using 1988 spindles and 6 lug rotors which sounds OK, and also mentioned is switching the whole cross member to one from the 80's. The question is , is the cross member a straight bolt in or does it have to be modified????
Also I was give a 81 beauville 1/2 ton van with 5 lug and tilt steering. Are any of the van front or rear suspension usable with my '67??? Also just got lined up on a 1984 6.2 diesel 2500 Suburban that I can get for cheap. Are any parts of this truck any good for any useable parts. I would like to end up with a truck that handles nice,(sway bars) and brakes good,(disc conversion), and has a 4 spd auto tranny behind a stout 350 small block. Thanks for any info...... Kanuck |
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Re: few questions from a new guy......
i wanna do the same to my truck. ive been doing research on it. but you didnt clarify if your truck was 4x4 or not. if its 2 wheel drive like mine your most likely gonna have to go with a 5 lug pattern. cause from 71 and up all the 1/2 ton/2x4 with discs were 5 lug. so youll have to change the rears to. the crossmember from 71-87 with discs will bolt on a 67. but if your truck is four wheel drive thatll be easier cause 71-87 had 6 lug 4x4 1/2 tons with discs. so the components off your suburban and van will work. and i guess the steering column out of your van will work. everyone has been telling me to that to mine cause im a tall person and i need a shorter column. and man my fingers are tired from typing. later man...
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Re: few questions from a new guy......
Early Classics has 5 or 6 lug rotors that will bolt up. Your xmember,a arms and ball joints. No need to cut up your truck.
They also have 5 lug rear axles
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Re: few questions from a new guy......
Guess I need to add a little more info......My truck is a 1/2 ton 2 wheel drive with coil spring rear suspension. I know almost everything I need is availible from the aftermarket to up date to disc and 5 or 6 lug, but being up here in Canada there is the shipping, duty and exchange on the dollar that all add up. If I can use components that I can get locally would really help, exspecially if the vehicals at my disposal have components that are useable. So does a 2 wheel drive front cross member from a 73 to 88 or so truck, interchange with the 67 or even just using the 67-69 3/4 ton lower A-arm to get the large ball joint help put a 80's style spindle on the 1967 1/2 ton 2 wheel drive?
Like I said I have a 1981 1/2 ton van sitting in the yard to strip if any parts fit, and looks like I can strip a 3/4 ton 1984 suburban for real cheap if any of the suspension components will work. Don't care if I end up 6 lug or 5, I also have a 9" disc brake rear end here all ready with a 5 on 5 pattern if I want to change the rear. Trying to make a good handling and braking daily driver, not a show truck. Thanks, Kanuck.... |
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Re: few questions from a new guy......
The crossmember off a 73+ should bolt up (2 bolt holes to drill). This is how I'm planning to disc my 70. I decided to go this route for a couple of reasons. I had one given to me being the main reason. Plus the fact that the suspension components are a LOT cheaper didn't hurt either. To use the power steering your probably gonna have to dimple your frame (some of the guys who have done it can tell you how).
I have no clue if the van suspension is the same as the truck. The suburban stuff should be the same as a truck, but isn't that 8 lug?
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Re: few questions from a new guy......
About the van - the rotors, calipers, spindles, UPPER control arms should fit. The LOWER control arms have a different size mounting/bushing diameter IIR. Might be able to use the tie rods, idler arm, and center link. The van tilt column is a very nice upgrade if the ignition key is still on the dash - if the key is on the column it's a PITA. If you go with the van parts you will need an intermediate steering shaft - see FAQ on tilts.
The van rear end would be usable with a pair a axle saddles from ECE. This would give you 5 lug front and rear. You mentioned a 3/4T Suburban but that would be 8 lug. I'm sure this complicates or muddies the water even more. First decide on either 5 or 6 lug, then make your plan. Sounds like you have a lot of parts to choose from to go either way. Good luck - Bob
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Re: few questions from a new guy......
Being a 3/4 ton, it will have 8-lug rotors like already mentioned, plus most everything else will be larger (brakes, bushings, springs) than a 1/2 ton. But I think it will still bolt up, just heavier duty components, which will lead to a harsher and more rigid ride...I think...
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