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**crossy** · 02-22-2002, 03:04 PM

I read the link below about 3/4 ton brake swaps but does that also apply for 1/2 tons ?
the link below said quote "not a myth, but you will also need tie rods, center link, ball joints and stuff from that year truck.... or just swap the entire front crossmember"
it seems that because these crossmembers are welded that it would be a lot of unecessary work to do that . Is there any advantage to changing entire thing . I already have a few 73-80- front ends/ .
I am also looking fro a 'BOLT ON" style rear step bumper for these trucks .
Who offers the best catolog for this style truck also . thanx for any help, DAVE

**68SWB4x4** · 02-22-2002, 07:30 PM

the front crossmembers arnt welded they are held in with about 6 bolts! and yes it also applys to 1/2s

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jamiew · 02-25-2002, 04:57 PM

Dave,
I changed the entire crossmember in my 64 and swapped it for a 76 model with disc brakes. It bolted up with little problems. there are 7 bolts that hold each side to the frame, 4 in the side of the frame, 3 in the bottom of the frame. All bolts lined up except the bottom two of the 4 side bolts, they are off about 1/16 of an inch. I just egged out the holes a little and the bolts went in perfectly. Very easy job and took only about an hour and I did it all myself. You will need to hit an alignment shop though before you do very much driving though. Have fun.
JamieW

**crossy** · 02-25-2002, 07:39 PM

thank you ,excellent reply .
anyone on the step bumper? DAVE

02-22-2002, 03:04 PM	#1
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	disc brakes & step bumper for 65 1/2 ton I read the link below about 3/4 ton brake swaps but does that also apply for 1/2 tons ? the link below said quote "not a myth, but you will also need tie rods, center link, ball joints and stuff from that year truck.... or just swap the entire front crossmember" it seems that because these crossmembers are welded that it would be a lot of unecessary work to do that . Is there any advantage to changing entire thing . I already have a few 73-80- front ends/ . I am also looking fro a 'BOLT ON" style rear step bumper for these trucks . Who offers the best catolog for this style truck also . thanx for any help, DAVE __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

02-22-2002, 07:30 PM	#2
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	the front crossmembers arnt welded they are held in with about 6 bolts! and yes it also applys to 1/2s ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

02-25-2002, 07:39 PM	#4
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	thank you ,excellent reply . anyone on the step bumper? DAVE __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

02-25-2002, 04:57 PM	#3
jamiew Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Smithville TN, USA Posts: 54	Dave, I changed the entire crossmember in my 64 and swapped it for a 76 model with disc brakes. It bolted up with little problems. there are 7 bolts that hold each side to the frame, 4 in the side of the frame, 3 in the bottom of the frame. All bolts lined up except the bottom two of the 4 side bolts, they are off about 1/16 of an inch. I just egged out the holes a little and the bolts went in perfectly. Very easy job and took only about an hour and I did it all myself. You will need to hit an alignment shop though before you do very much driving though. Have fun. JamieW



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