Front end question

[jake67c10]

Helooo out there.......
I need some opinions on the most economical way to convert my '67 over to front disc's. I've got connections in the junk yard parts world so don't hold any ideas back, and I'm a pretty handy fabricator. Thanx a bunch!

[ThatOneBlue67]

I think you can keep the suspension and steering setup, just gotta add those spindles and everything else. Also convert to five lug and add a brake booster. I've never done it, but I'm sure there's a thorough process on here somewhere. Try the SEARCH engine.

[13lazer]

i tried to upgrade from drums to disks on a '70 2wd blazer using '71 spindles, calipers...
***important detail***
the centerlink is different. centerlinks alone are not as readily available ala carte from 1971-up as you would think. complete front crossmembers after 1972 rotor to rotor are the best way to upgrade. when i redo my '70 front i am thinking about a 3/4 ton assy. this time. i have read that they are very close to a direct bolt in swap between 1963-1987?? i think?

[Joe67]

I would think a 71-72 front crossmember swap, disc to disc would be a good way to go if you have access to the parts

[67ChevyRedneck]

I went to a yard and got EVERYTHING for $150 off of a '71 truck. Complete front cross memeber, all brake lines, power booster and MS, and steering box (non power though) If you go that route, don't forget the connecting rod for the power booster (the rod that attaches to the brake pedal) cause they're different for non power booster trucks. I then spent probably another $200 on new ball joints, tie rod ends, bushings, calipers, rotors, etc..... I bought all of these parts from advance/autozone, except I had to order new brake hoses from LMC. It was well worth the money, trucks rides and handles great now. Stops a heck of a lot better, and easier too.

[jake67c10]

Thanks for the info fellas. I'll look into the 71-72' components. I was looking at the kits sold by the numerous companys out there, but it seems to me that they just use mostly parts from later trucks anyway, that I could buy from NAPA or A.Z. etc.. And the kits are pretty pricey. Oh well, we'll see.

[glock35ipsc]

You can even use a complete crossmember (spindle to spindle) from 73-87. You just need to drill one hole on each side (in the frame IIRC).

Or, you can replace the spindles with drop spindles. Then go to the parts store and get 71 and up rotors and calipers. Or you can get the calipers from the boneyard and rebuild them.

[jake67c10]

I just bid on a set of spindles, discs, calipers and related hardware on e-bay. 99 bucks for the whole set-up seems like a pretty good deal... we'll see. My buddy has a 84 parts truck I might be able to steal the front out of if need be. You say theres only two holes to drill? I guess the cross member dimensions are the same? Hmm interesting...

[Aarons72s]

If I remember right you need the center link out of a chevy van. I dont remember what years will work. A friend told me he used one once.