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**slepysal** · 07-17-2007, 11:22 AM

So I want to do the disc brake spindel swap. My question is : Is there any thing special on replacing the spindels on a torrsion barr set up ? I mean with coil springs you remove them prior to taking the spindels off, what needs to be done with thr torsion bar? Thanks.

**slepysal** · 07-17-2007, 02:13 PM

Any one done the swap on 60-62 ? Any tips ?

**slepysal** · 07-17-2007, 11:48 PM

help me 60-62 owners !!

63sbssbbw · 07-18-2007, 07:05 AM

I have a '61 GMC and was wondering the same thing???

62ChevyStep · 07-18-2007, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

help me 60-62 owners !!

I wish I could Slepysal, but we performed a complete front crossmember swap spindle to spindle (86') to acquire the end result. Sorry!

I am sure some one will provide the information.

PrerunnerRob · 07-18-2007, 11:25 AM

I just looked at the LMC truck catalog, and it looks like you might be in a pinch. They have drop spindles for your truck, but it might be a good time to swap the front end to a later coil spring front. Easier to get parts, components are much cheaper, and you could put airbags in later if you want to.

jchav62 · 07-18-2007, 11:37 AM

My '62 has the front suspension for a '73. Parts are a dime a dozen.

TINKERDUKE · 07-27-2007, 05:53 AM

Hi Sleepysal, I done a disc and drop spindle kit on my 60 panel and it was easy providing you use a BIG hammer to split the joints! I also put a small bottle jack under the bottom arm before i split the joint and it was useful to lift the arm up and into the new drop spindle afterwards. Hope this helps, Steve.

**slepysal** · 07-27-2007, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TINKERDUKE

Hi Sleepysal, I done a disc and drop spindle kit on my 60 panel and it was easy providing you use a BIG hammer to split the joints! I also put a small bottle jack under the bottom arm before i split the joint and it was useful to lift the arm up and into the new drop spindle afterwards. Hope this helps, Steve.

Thanks Steve,this is a great tip. I appricaite the help from the other side of the pond ! Cheers. Sal

07-17-2007, 11:22 AM	#1
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	disc brakes and torsion bars So I want to do the disc brake spindel swap. My question is : Is there any thing special on replacing the spindels on a torrsion barr set up ? I mean with coil springs you remove them prior to taking the spindels off, what needs to be done with thr torsion bar? Thanks. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 07-17-2007 at 11:43 AM.

07-17-2007, 02:13 PM	#2
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: disc brakes and torsion bars Any one done the swap on 60-62 ? Any tips ? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 07-17-2007 at 11:47 PM.

07-17-2007, 11:48 PM	#3
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: disc brakes and torsion bars help me 60-62 owners !! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

07-18-2007, 07:05 AM	#4
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: disc brakes and torsion bars I have a '61 GMC and was wondering the same thing??? __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

07-18-2007, 11:25 AM	#6
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: disc brakes and torsion bars I just looked at the LMC truck catalog, and it looks like you might be in a pinch. They have drop spindles for your truck, but it might be a good time to swap the front end to a later coil spring front. Easier to get parts, components are much cheaper, and you could put airbags in later if you want to.

07-18-2007, 11:37 AM	#7
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: disc brakes and torsion bars My '62 has the front suspension for a '73. Parts are a dime a dozen. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

07-27-2007, 05:53 AM	#8
TINKERDUKE Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ENGLAND, UK Posts: 97	Re: disc brakes and torsion bars Hi Sleepysal, I done a disc and drop spindle kit on my 60 panel and it was easy providing you use a BIG hammer to split the joints! I also put a small bottle jack under the bottom arm before i split the joint and it was useful to lift the arm up and into the new drop spindle afterwards. Hope this helps, Steve.

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