73+ SPINDLES, What all needed to convert??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigo181979 · 12-15-2007, 08:49 AM

If I want to run 73-88 spindles on my truck what would I need to convert it over? Could I just do spindles or do I have to swap the hole crossmember? I have a set of drop spindles and disk brakes off a 75 that I want to use is why I ask.
Thanks!

**PICKMUP** · 12-15-2007, 09:05 AM

Upper balljoints & outer tie rod ends from a 73+
...and adaptor sleeves for the tie rods on a 70 & earlier

jkaylor68gmc · 12-15-2007, 09:11 AM

Exactly!

bigo181979 · 12-15-2007, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PICKMUP

Upper balljoints & outer tie rod ends from a 73+
...and adaptor sleeves for the tie rods on a 70 & earlier

Adaptor sleeves? Anyone make them or what do I need to do? Thanks

crazy longhorn · 12-15-2007, 10:32 AM

Also lower ball joints on the 70 & older....

bigo181979 · 12-15-2007, 10:51 AM

This will be going in my 68, so to make sure I have it right I will need:
73+ upper ball joints
73+ lower ball joints
73+ tie rod ends
and custom tie rod adjustment sleeves.

Is this correct????

crazy longhorn · 12-15-2007, 11:09 AM

That looks right. If you are replacing all the tierod ends, you could also opt for the center link(boneyard pc only) from the 73 donor truck & just use all the tierod pcs for the 73, or maybe better put....just swipe all the steering linkage from the 73, including the pitman & idler. It should all bolt on. crazyL

DieselEater · 12-15-2007, 01:39 PM

But.....you could always just swap the whole cross member right?????? Seems like it would be easier?

A............

jlaird · 12-15-2007, 06:19 PM

I did this. You need this sleeve available at cpp:

http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...uck/CP4SCS.htm

and you need to use 67-70 outer tie rod for use on the inner.

Spray-Bomb · 12-17-2007, 01:08 PM

Not to hijack, but...

I have a 67 GMC that Ima change over to 73+ disc brakes & I have a 70 somthin parts truck that I wanna nab the parts from

So lemme see if I got this strait

I need to get some new upper & lower BJ's that are 73+
Pull the steering off the parts truck & put it on my 67
& thats basically it ???

12-15-2007, 08:49 AM	#1
bigo181979 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: wichita, ks Posts: 242	73+ SPINDLES, What all needed to convert??? If I want to run 73-88 spindles on my truck what would I need to convert it over? Could I just do spindles or do I have to swap the hole crossmember? I have a set of drop spindles and disk brakes off a 75 that I want to use is why I ask. Thanks!

12-15-2007, 09:05 AM	#2
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,126	Re: 73+ SPINDLES, What all needed to convert??? Upper balljoints & outer tie rod ends from a 73+ ...and adaptor sleeves for the tie rods on a 70 & earlier

12-15-2007, 09:11 AM	#3
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: 73+ SPINDLES, What all needed to convert??? Exactly! __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

12-15-2007, 10:32 AM	#5
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Re: 73+ SPINDLES, What all needed to convert??? Also lower ball joints on the 70 & older.... __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

12-15-2007, 10:51 AM	#6
bigo181979 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: wichita, ks Posts: 242	Re: 73+ SPINDLES, What all needed to convert??? This will be going in my 68, so to make sure I have it right I will need: 73+ upper ball joints 73+ lower ball joints 73+ tie rod ends and custom tie rod adjustment sleeves. Is this correct????

12-15-2007, 11:09 AM	#7
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Re: 73+ SPINDLES, What all needed to convert??? That looks right. If you are replacing all the tierod ends, you could also opt for the center link(boneyard pc only) from the 73 donor truck & just use all the tierod pcs for the 73, or maybe better put....just swipe all the steering linkage from the 73, including the pitman & idler. It should all bolt on. crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

12-15-2007, 01:39 PM	#8
DieselEater Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Trinidad, Colorado Posts: 642	Re: 73+ SPINDLES, What all needed to convert??? But.....you could always just swap the whole cross member right?????? Seems like it would be easier? A............ __________________ 69' 3/4 4X4 470ci BBC 700 HP.... D60/14bolt 205/465 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=127691959

12-15-2007, 06:19 PM	#9
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: 73+ SPINDLES, What all needed to convert??? I did this. You need this sleeve available at cpp: http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...uck/CP4SCS.htm and you need to use 67-70 outer tie rod for use on the inner. Last edited by jlaird; 12-15-2007 at 06:20 PM.

12-17-2007, 01:08 PM	#10
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: 73+ SPINDLES, What all needed to convert??? Not to hijack, but... I have a 67 GMC that Ima change over to 73+ disc brakes & I have a 70 somthin parts truck that I wanna nab the parts from So lemme see if I got this strait I need to get some new upper & lower BJ's that are 73+ Pull the steering off the parts truck & put it on my 67 & thats basically it ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer



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