Front end swap help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mouthy · 03-02-2017, 01:14 AM

I got the entire front end off of a 1985 GMC c10. Like, everything. Literally unbolted from the frame and got everything including steering stuff and brake master cylinder and brake booster. I have a 68 c10 that I am putting a 5.3 and 4l60e in, so I needed to do a front disk swap. I got the front end pretty much figured out, but what about the power booster? Do I need to drill new holes? What about my pedal? Thanks for your help. Also, I'm wanting to add a sway bar here soon, would I need to order a sway bar for the 85, or can I order one for 68?

Rage68 · 05-04-2018, 02:55 PM

Looks like you asked for help on this over a year ago. Just wondering if you got finished? I'm planning on doing the same thing before long and was just searching around on here looking for help.

demian5 · 05-04-2018, 06:45 PM

Use a booster for you year truck.

**davischevy** · 05-04-2018, 10:08 PM

Wow I can't believe nobody piped in on this last year.

Use a booster from a 67-72. The sway bar should be the same for all through 87. Diameters may vary. The power steering fittings will be metric o-ring.

It's a pretty straightforward swap.

**basketcase** · 05-04-2018, 10:43 PM

Me either. He hasn't been back since 3/13/17.

Tom

03-02-2017, 01:14 AM	#1
mouthy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Weatherford Texas Posts: 1	Front end swap help I got the entire front end off of a 1985 GMC c10. Like, everything. Literally unbolted from the frame and got everything including steering stuff and brake master cylinder and brake booster. I have a 68 c10 that I am putting a 5.3 and 4l60e in, so I needed to do a front disk swap. I got the front end pretty much figured out, but what about the power booster? Do I need to drill new holes? What about my pedal? Thanks for your help. Also, I'm wanting to add a sway bar here soon, would I need to order a sway bar for the 85, or can I order one for 68?

05-04-2018, 02:55 PM	#2
Rage68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 2	Re: Front end swap help Looks like you asked for help on this over a year ago. Just wondering if you got finished? I'm planning on doing the same thing before long and was just searching around on here looking for help.

05-04-2018, 06:45 PM	#3
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Front end swap help Use a booster for you year truck. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

05-04-2018, 10:08 PM	#4
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,860	Re: Front end swap help Wow I can't believe nobody piped in on this last year. Use a booster from a 67-72. The sway bar should be the same for all through 87. Diameters may vary. The power steering fittings will be metric o-ring. It's a pretty straightforward swap. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

05-04-2018, 10:43 PM	#5
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Re: Front end swap help Me either. He hasn't been back since 3/13/17. Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

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