71/72 disc work on 70? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Steven Sellers · 01-23-2003, 10:16 PM

Hi all I have a couple of questions.

1. I am buying a 70 SWB 350 3 on the tree, will the disc brakes off of a 71/72 work on the 70 and what would have to be done and what all would I need off of it to make it work?

The reason I am asking is I found a 71/72 LWB w/ camper top fpr $500 and I want to see if I can rob the disc and they be an easy change. The upper part of the cab is shot and I have to look at it more to see what all I can grab.

I have to talk to the guy and see what motor/tranny is in it yet, but the biggest thing I would be looking at is the front disc and the 5 lug for the rear and I just dont know what all is involved in the swap.
Any and all help is much appreciated
Steve

**BIG ORANGE** · 01-23-2003, 10:37 PM

Steve change the ball joints and outer tierod ends for the 71/72 spindels and swap some brake lines and I think the poportion valve/master cly. and that should get it,or just swap the whole carrier under the engine,thats what I've done in the past but the engine was out on both trucks. Your truck is a 70 so just swap out the axles with the 5lug ones. Hope this helps!Oyeah where did you get your 70 SWB at.lol

Steven Sellers · 01-23-2003, 10:50 PM

Thanks BIG O for the info I figured you had received enough PM's from me, you sure youre box isnt full LOL.

I guess the cats out of the bag now I got the 1970 from BIG O, I think it was his #374 or something like that.

Now I just got to get it transplanted from its old home to its last home. Oh and you can keep the mice

01-23-2003, 10:16 PM	#1
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	71/72 disc work on 70? Hi all I have a couple of questions. 1. I am buying a 70 SWB 350 3 on the tree, will the disc brakes off of a 71/72 work on the 70 and what would have to be done and what all would I need off of it to make it work? The reason I am asking is I found a 71/72 LWB w/ camper top fpr $500 and I want to see if I can rob the disc and they be an easy change. The upper part of the cab is shot and I have to look at it more to see what all I can grab. I have to talk to the guy and see what motor/tranny is in it yet, but the biggest thing I would be looking at is the front disc and the 5 lug for the rear and I just dont know what all is involved in the swap. Any and all help is much appreciated Steve __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

01-23-2003, 10:37 PM	#2
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	Steve change the ball joints and outer tierod ends for the 71/72 spindels and swap some brake lines and I think the poportion valve/master cly. and that should get it,or just swap the whole carrier under the engine,thats what I've done in the past but the engine was out on both trucks. Your truck is a 70 so just swap out the axles with the 5lug ones. Hope this helps!Oyeah where did you get your 70 SWB at.lol __________________ Things happen for a reason!

01-23-2003, 10:50 PM	#3
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	Thanks BIG O for the info I figured you had received enough PM's from me, you sure youre box isnt full LOL. I guess the cats out of the bag now I got the 1970 from BIG O, I think it was his #374 or something like that. Now I just got to get it transplanted from its old home to its last home. Oh and you can keep the mice __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".



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