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firstgencamaros · 09-29-2002, 02:42 AM

Hello all....
I was told that 73 - ~76 chevy 1/2 ton front control arms, disc brakes, etc will bolt right on to the 67 - 72 pickups. Has anyone else heard of this? If so would this be a cheaper/better way to do a disc brake conversion?
Thanks,

Burlinator · 09-29-2002, 05:32 AM

you will also need the front crossmember and engine cradle to get them to fit
its almost a direct bolt in jsut a couple holes in the front( I think) need to be grinded out a little

crazy longhorn · 09-29-2002, 04:06 PM

I did the swap on my 69 longhorn several yrs ago, before there were any bolt on parts. I used 75 spindles & rotors,& had to use the balljoints & outer tierods for the 75. The lower A arms used were 71-72(steering stop differences). you will no doubt run into problems with the center link,inner rod ends,& sleeves on your 68 going this route. as a rule, try to pull the pcs off the same truck,& you should be in good shape. good luck, & if any troubles midswap,feel free to E mail me & I will try to help out........Crazy Al

Dean23 · 09-29-2002, 05:16 PM

I used a front crossmember froma 79 pickup for my 68. Easy as pie, you just need to oblong two holes and drill 2 others the rest bolts right in. Way to easy.

1-PU70 · 09-29-2002, 05:23 PM

I did the swap on my 70. Used parts from a 77. You can use up to a 87. Ony differance is they went to metric in 80. You dont need engine cradle or stuff like that . You need upper and lower control arms with ball joints and spindals. Tie rod ends and center link. Thats it. I didnt need to drill any holes or make any oblong. Just a streight swap. Good luck. Oh ye if you go to power from non power I think you will have to dimple the frame if the frame is 69 or older.

Johngear67 · 09-29-2002, 07:39 PM

let us know of any problems you hit

Reumster · 09-29-2002, 07:59 PM

Drop me a e-mail. We need to talk.

09-29-2002, 02:42 AM	#1
firstgencamaros Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 151	Later model front suspention? Hello all.... I was told that 73 - ~76 chevy 1/2 ton front control arms, disc brakes, etc will bolt right on to the 67 - 72 pickups. Has anyone else heard of this? If so would this be a cheaper/better way to do a disc brake conversion? Thanks, __________________ FGC

09-29-2002, 05:32 AM	#2
Burlinator Just Another Crazy Canuck Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Richmond,British Columbia Canada Posts: 1,228	you will also need the front crossmember and engine cradle to get them to fit its almost a direct bolt in jsut a couple holes in the front( I think) need to be grinded out a little __________________ 1985 454/465/205, 38.5x11-16BOGGERS soon to be installed: 14bDETROIT,Edelbrock Performer cam,intake and valve springs,Comp roller tips,MSD HEI

09-29-2002, 05:16 PM	#4
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	I used a front crossmember froma 79 pickup for my 68. Easy as pie, you just need to oblong two holes and drill 2 others the rest bolts right in. Way to easy. __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

09-29-2002, 05:23 PM	#5
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	I did the swap on my 70. Used parts from a 77. You can use up to a 87. Ony differance is they went to metric in 80. You dont need engine cradle or stuff like that . You need upper and lower control arms with ball joints and spindals. Tie rod ends and center link. Thats it. I didnt need to drill any holes or make any oblong. Just a streight swap. Good luck. Oh ye if you go to power from non power I think you will have to dimple the frame if the frame is 69 or older. __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters

09-29-2002, 07:39 PM	#6
Johngear67 The Mighty Blue Bottle Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Canada Sk Posts: 134	let us know of any problems you hit __________________ 1967 Chevy C 10 Custom 350 780 cfm 467 lift 278 dur ported&pollished 2400 stall 350TH B&M shifter 175 shot of nitrious

09-29-2002, 04:06 PM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I did the swap on my 69 longhorn several yrs ago, before there were any bolt on parts. I used 75 spindles & rotors,& had to use the balljoints & outer tierods for the 75. The lower A arms used were 71-72(steering stop differences). you will no doubt run into problems with the center link,inner rod ends,& sleeves on your 68 going this route. as a rule, try to pull the pcs off the same truck,& you should be in good shape. good luck, & if any troubles midswap,feel free to E mail me & I will try to help out........Crazy Al

09-29-2002, 07:59 PM	#7
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