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5 Lug Disk Brake Conversion
Hey Y'all,
Just purchased a 1962 C10 that has a five lug axle already swapped but has stock front 6 lug drums. With the purchase came 73-87 c10 brake booster and disk brakes. I have never done a conversion like this and looking for any tips and tricks before I begin. The frame is a true 62 frame with no coil springs. I figured that didn't matter much? Thanks!
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Re: 5 Lug Disk Brake Conversion
Markeb01 has a very nice write up on the entire install with a 60-62 frame.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366828 You should find all the info you need
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Re: 5 Lug Disk Brake Conversion
You can also use a spindle conversion that's what I did on my 60 fairly easy
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682985
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Re: 5 Lug Disk Brake Conversion
I have a set lowering spindles I was going to try and use with it. Did you stick with the torshin bars?
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Re: 5 Lug Disk Brake Conversion
Yes , I just used the drop spindles and kept the torsion bar set up. I did have to tighten them up after to make up for the 2.5" drop that the spindles have.
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Re: 5 Lug Disk Brake Conversion
Why would you use the drop spindles when you can loosen the torsion bars to lower the 62 you will have to to to alot of trouble changing the spindles.
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Re: 5 Lug Disk Brake Conversion
Because I converted to disc brakes, and used drop spindles to swap in the new disc brakes. I had my torsion bars loose but when I installed the drop spindles I had to tighten them up because it was to low.
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Re: 5 Lug Disk Brake Conversion
Things start getting wonkie if you lower it to much with torsion bars and you run the risk of the bolts on the torsion bard scrapping against the ground.
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