Hey Newbie here! I need help with Disc brake Swap! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bigwolfe87 · 05-10-2011, 10:33 PM

Hey guys how are you? Im 24 and this is going to be my first build. I have a pretty decent 68 chevy c10 long bed that I want to slam on bags and keep the cool patina look but with a nice clean truck. I have my project down to the frame and wheels and I have already started cleaning the frame up. Now I want to tackle the suspension. First I want to convert the front to disk and I was debating whether to buy drop spindles with the disk conversion or will stock "71 or newer spindles be low enough? Just need some pointers! I appriciate all comments guys! Thanks

tantrumpipeline · 05-10-2011, 10:43 PM

I went the CPP route, easier than trying to locate the junkyard parts in my area and with the kit I bought it came with everything you'll ever need, check out their site it's called a grand slam and if you talk to jeff and mention you're a member of this forum you get a discount

5150.4.67 · 05-11-2011, 01:05 AM

It all depends on your budget and how much fab work you can tackle. Sky is the limit? Dropmember from Porterbuilt with ride pro 3.
Tight budget? 1973 and later complete front end swap.
And several options in between......
I do like your idea!
Post up some pics if you get around to it...

brad_man_72 · 05-11-2011, 09:19 AM

<- as low as you can go with stock parts and bumpstops. Like said above it depends on your budget. A parts truck was my best bet. Comes with just about everythng you need, including 5 lug wheels and tires.

Bigwolfe87 · 05-12-2011, 12:02 AM

Ok can somebody fill me in on the benefit between 6 lug and 5 lug wheels? seems like everybody is swapping to 5 lug?

lpaine · 05-12-2011, 12:45 AM

5 lug will give you more wheel selection/availability, but then that won't match the 6 lug rear axles I'm assuming your truck has. If you can swap out the whole front croosmember as mentioned before ('73-87) and find a 5 lug rear axle that might be your best bet, and you can put in your drop spindles/ springs while you're at it. Also ball joints/ tie rod ends are cheaper for 73-87 front ends fyi. Lewis

ETsC10 · 05-12-2011, 03:00 AM

Personally, I went with 6 lug.
1. My truck came with a 3.73 posi - no change/no way.
2. I like the 'stealth' of a stock looking truck ('68)
3. Had two real Centerlines that I adore.

I wouldn't go back for the world.

05-10-2011, 10:33 PM	#1
Bigwolfe87 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10	Hey Newbie here! I need help with Disc brake Swap! Hey guys how are you? Im 24 and this is going to be my first build. I have a pretty decent 68 chevy c10 long bed that I want to slam on bags and keep the cool patina look but with a nice clean truck. I have my project down to the frame and wheels and I have already started cleaning the frame up. Now I want to tackle the suspension. First I want to convert the front to disk and I was debating whether to buy drop spindles with the disk conversion or will stock "71 or newer spindles be low enough? Just need some pointers! I appriciate all comments guys! Thanks __________________ Under Construction....but determined to finish

05-10-2011, 10:43 PM	#2
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: Hey Newbie here! I need help with Disc brake Swap! I went the CPP route, easier than trying to locate the junkyard parts in my area and with the kit I bought it came with everything you'll ever need, check out their site it's called a grand slam and if you talk to jeff and mention you're a member of this forum you get a discount __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

05-11-2011, 01:05 AM	#3
5150.4.67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 411	Re: Hey Newbie here! I need help with Disc brake Swap! It all depends on your budget and how much fab work you can tackle. Sky is the limit? Dropmember from Porterbuilt with ride pro 3. Tight budget? 1973 and later complete front end swap. And several options in between...... I do like your idea! Post up some pics if you get around to it... Last edited by 5150.4.67; 05-11-2011 at 01:05 AM.

05-11-2011, 09:19 AM	#4
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Hey Newbie here! I need help with Disc brake Swap! <- as low as you can go with stock parts and bumpstops. Like said above it depends on your budget. A parts truck was my best bet. Comes with just about everythng you need, including 5 lug wheels and tires.

05-12-2011, 12:02 AM	#5
Bigwolfe87 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10	Re: Hey Newbie here! I need help with Disc brake Swap! Ok can somebody fill me in on the benefit between 6 lug and 5 lug wheels? seems like everybody is swapping to 5 lug? __________________ Under Construction....but determined to finish

05-12-2011, 12:45 AM	#6
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	Re: Hey Newbie here! I need help with Disc brake Swap! 5 lug will give you more wheel selection/availability, but then that won't match the 6 lug rear axles I'm assuming your truck has. If you can swap out the whole front croosmember as mentioned before ('73-87) and find a 5 lug rear axle that might be your best bet, and you can put in your drop spindles/ springs while you're at it. Also ball joints/ tie rod ends are cheaper for 73-87 front ends fyi. Lewis __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

05-12-2011, 03:00 AM	#7
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Hey Newbie here! I need help with Disc brake Swap! Personally, I went with 6 lug. 1. My truck came with a 3.73 posi - no change/no way. 2. I like the 'stealth' of a stock looking truck ('68) 3. Had two real Centerlines that I adore. I wouldn't go back for the world.



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