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sams60gmc · 02-18-2009, 02:54 AM

So I read the sticky about the disc brake swap and I didn't really see what I was looking for. So here's my question. I have a 60 gmc (torsion style) and I've got a bunch of leads on complete front ends (coil spring) is it possible and how hard is it to switch it over?? Thanks alot guys!

mnky30 · 02-18-2009, 12:31 PM

you can just take the hole front cross member out of a 80 1/2 ton trucks and just in stall it in to your truck. remove your old x member and put the newer 1/2 ton x member in you will have to drill some new holes to make it fit. here are some pics of my 60 i did.

**Captainfab** · 02-19-2009, 01:09 AM

Any 1/2 ton pickup or Suburban front suspension from 1971 to 1987 will bolt in with minor work. I've not done on in a torsion bar truck, but in the '63-'70 trucks you need to drill one hole on each side and elongate one hole on each side.

sams60gmc · 02-19-2009, 03:00 AM

Thanks for the help guys. Im gonna try and buy a 73 front end from a guy that I emailed off of CL and see if he still has it. I'll store it til I can borrow my Dads garage then start tearin stuff off!!

sams60gmc · 02-20-2009, 12:41 AM

so this is probably a no seeing as everyone goes to 5 lug. But is there any one that makes a 6 lug rotor for the 73 set up I'm looking to install?

joe231 · 02-20-2009, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sams60gmc

so this is probably a no seeing as everyone goes to 5 lug. But is there any one that makes a 6 lug rotor for the 73 set up I'm looking to install?

believe truckandcarshop.comhas them...i'll look

502tripower · 02-20-2009, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

believe truckandcarshop.comhas them...i'll look

I think CPP dose as well...http://www.classicperform.com/6092ch...20Brake%20Kits

02-18-2009, 02:54 AM	#1
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	quick disc brake question So I read the sticky about the disc brake swap and I didn't really see what I was looking for. So here's my question. I have a 60 gmc (torsion style) and I've got a bunch of leads on complete front ends (coil spring) is it possible and how hard is it to switch it over?? Thanks alot guys!

02-18-2009, 12:31 PM	#2
mnky30 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: santa rosa california Posts: 226	Re: quick disc brake question you can just take the hole front cross member out of a 80 1/2 ton trucks and just in stall it in to your truck. remove your old x member and put the newer 1/2 ton x member in you will have to drill some new holes to make it fit. here are some pics of my 60 i did. Attached Images __________________ vinnie 1960 chevy c10 frame with a 1966 cab 2002 dodge intrepid r/t 2004 chevy 2500 4 door short bed

02-19-2009, 01:09 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: quick disc brake question Any 1/2 ton pickup or Suburban front suspension from 1971 to 1987 will bolt in with minor work. I've not done on in a torsion bar truck, but in the '63-'70 trucks you need to drill one hole on each side and elongate one hole on each side. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

02-19-2009, 03:00 AM	#4
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: quick disc brake question Thanks for the help guys. Im gonna try and buy a 73 front end from a guy that I emailed off of CL and see if he still has it. I'll store it til I can borrow my Dads garage then start tearin stuff off!!

02-20-2009, 12:41 AM	#5
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: quick disc brake question so this is probably a no seeing as everyone goes to 5 lug. But is there any one that makes a 6 lug rotor for the 73 set up I'm looking to install?



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