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Leftlane · 12-13-2002, 08:34 AM

Hello all.
Thought I'd try and pick your brains before scrapin' my knuckles.
I've got a '62 Chevy 1/2t 2wd stepside shortbed with the torsion bar front end. I've seen where a lot of those with either the older Advanced design or Task force trucks have bolted in complete front crossmembers from a mid '70's to '80's truck. I've also seen where many of you have swapped A-arms and spindles from newer trucks.
Obviously I'd like to get the benefit of power disc brakes and coil springs, (although the bars do ride OK).
On the '62, do I have the option of swapping arms, spindles, rod ends, etc. from a '73-'87?
I know I can get lowered spindles and disc kits from vendors, but was kinda hoping for a junkyard solution as this ones my beater.
Thanks!

70 Jimmy · 12-14-2002, 01:18 PM

Wow, you mean I can put a 71-72 crossmember in my 56? I've never heard that before. Can you point me in the direction of that info? A thread or something would be great.

Leftlane · 12-15-2002, 02:07 AM

Try this.

http://www.antiquechevytrucks.com/Co...ont_suspen.htm

I don't know yet if this is applicalbe to the Task force trucks, but I've seen a few of the AD trucks done this way, track is a little wider though. I've also got a '57 and was going to look at this a little harder, but was leaning towards the Heidt's IFS.
Hope that helps??

12-13-2002, 08:34 AM	#1
Leftlane Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 118	Torsion to spring swap? Hello all. Thought I'd try and pick your brains before scrapin' my knuckles. I've got a '62 Chevy 1/2t 2wd stepside shortbed with the torsion bar front end. I've seen where a lot of those with either the older Advanced design or Task force trucks have bolted in complete front crossmembers from a mid '70's to '80's truck. I've also seen where many of you have swapped A-arms and spindles from newer trucks. Obviously I'd like to get the benefit of power disc brakes and coil springs, (although the bars do ride OK). On the '62, do I have the option of swapping arms, spindles, rod ends, etc. from a '73-'87? I know I can get lowered spindles and disc kits from vendors, but was kinda hoping for a junkyard solution as this ones my beater. Thanks! __________________ 1971 C10 SWB 350/350 A/C PS PDB

12-14-2002, 01:18 PM	#2
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	Wow, you mean I can put a 71-72 crossmember in my 56? I've never heard that before. Can you point me in the direction of that info? A thread or something would be great. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

12-15-2002, 02:07 AM	#3
Leftlane Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 118	Try this. http://www.antiquechevytrucks.com/Co...ont_suspen.htm I don't know yet if this is applicalbe to the Task force trucks, but I've seen a few of the AD trucks done this way, track is a little wider though. I've also got a '57 and was going to look at this a little harder, but was leaning towards the Heidt's IFS. Hope that helps?? __________________ 1971 C10 SWB 350/350 A/C PS PDB



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