Spindle Change Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Palf70Step** · 11-13-2011, 09:23 PM

I have a set of spindles, rotors and calipers from a 1978 Chevy C10. What do I need to use them on my 70 C10?

Just use stock 70 A-arms and ball joints for the 78?

Tie rod ends for the 78?

Thank you.

mooneyes · 11-13-2011, 09:35 PM

...if I remember correctly u need the outer and inner tie rods from the 78 and I know I used 72 ball joints cause I already had them bought..just had to use a few washers cause the cotter pin hole was lower..
Posted via Mobile Device

Daves70 · 11-13-2011, 09:49 PM

If you have the spindle for the 1.25" thick rotor you use the 78 upper and lower balljoints.You will need 78 outer tierods and use your 70 outer tierods for the inners and get an adapter sleeve from cpp to connect the two.Did it on my truck and worked great.

11-13-2011, 09:23 PM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Spindle Change Question I have a set of spindles, rotors and calipers from a 1978 Chevy C10. What do I need to use them on my 70 C10? Just use stock 70 A-arms and ball joints for the 78? Tie rod ends for the 78? Thank you. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-13-2011, 09:35 PM	#2
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	Re: Spindle Change Question ...if I remember correctly u need the outer and inner tie rods from the 78 and I know I used 72 ball joints cause I already had them bought..just had to use a few washers cause the cotter pin hole was lower.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

11-13-2011, 09:49 PM	#3
Daves70 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mt Brydges Ontario Posts: 181	Re: Spindle Change Question If you have the spindle for the 1.25" thick rotor you use the 78 upper and lower balljoints.You will need 78 outer tierods and use your 70 outer tierods for the inners and get an adapter sleeve from cpp to connect the two.Did it on my truck and worked great.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.