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RicksTrucks · 08-30-2007, 12:20 AM

I have the front axle from a 69 that has been upgrade to disc brakes. Thought about taking the whole thing and moving it to one of my projects that I plan on keeping 6 lug. Would it be easier to just move the important pieces? If so, what exactly do I take over to the other vehicle?

Ole Blue 68 · 08-30-2007, 12:41 AM

You should be able to just unbolt the whole subframe and then bolt it up to the other truck. What year are you looking to move it to?

RicksTrucks · 08-30-2007, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ole Blue 68

You should be able to just unbolt the whole subframe and then bolt it up to the other truck. What year are you looking to move it to?

That was option 1 I was talking about above. Wanting to know the details for option 2. Moving to either a 68 or 69.

lilred67 · 08-30-2007, 09:15 AM

i used parts from a '72 and moved over to my '67.
spindles,upper a-arms,changed lower ball joints,steering linkage( because i went to p.s.)brake lines & brackets, calipers. i bought 6 lug rotors from e.c.e.
knowing what i know now and a person had the right lifting equipment i would say it would be easier to change out the whole crossmember. but the way i did it was not too hard.....

Ole Blue 68 · 08-30-2007, 10:19 AM

Since the parts are already on a truck, I'd go option 1 if you have the space and the tools to do it. It's like 8 or 10 bolts.

08-30-2007, 12:20 AM	#1
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,639	6 lug disc brake question I have the front axle from a 69 that has been upgrade to disc brakes. Thought about taking the whole thing and moving it to one of my projects that I plan on keeping 6 lug. Would it be easier to just move the important pieces? If so, what exactly do I take over to the other vehicle? __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

08-30-2007, 12:41 AM	#2
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: 6 lug disc brake question You should be able to just unbolt the whole subframe and then bolt it up to the other truck. What year are you looking to move it to?

08-30-2007, 09:15 AM	#4
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: 6 lug disc brake question i used parts from a '72 and moved over to my '67. spindles,upper a-arms,changed lower ball joints,steering linkage( because i went to p.s.)brake lines & brackets, calipers. i bought 6 lug rotors from e.c.e. knowing what i know now and a person had the right lifting equipment i would say it would be easier to change out the whole crossmember. but the way i did it was not too hard.....

08-30-2007, 10:19 AM	#5
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: 6 lug disc brake question Since the parts are already on a truck, I'd go option 1 if you have the space and the tools to do it. It's like 8 or 10 bolts.



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