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01-22-2012, 02:21 PM
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front suspension changes 67-72 to 74-87
Can anyone tell me if the 74-87 C10 has an improved front suspension & brakes over the 67-72?
What are the physical differences? What are the handling differences? Thanks for your help. |
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01-22-2012, 03:15 PM
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Re: front suspension changes 67-72 to 74-87
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Rubber bushings in a shell vs rubber lined steel sleeve offered more isolation for a smoother ride & less vibration being transmitted to passangers. Bump stops are slightly different because of the slightly different spindles for drum vs disc applications. Handling? While the post-72 bushings offer a smoother ride quality, they also will flex more meaning slop/give vs precise alignment when pushed in corners.
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01-23-2012, 11:34 AM
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Re: front suspension changes 67-72 to 74-87
Thanks for the info.
Does anyone know if it is possible to swap 73+ control arms, spindles, & disk brakes on a pre 72 C10? Thanks |
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01-23-2012, 01:52 PM
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Re: front suspension changes 67-72 to 74-87
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01-24-2012, 11:23 AM
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Re: front suspension changes 67-72 to 74-87
Thanks for the info.
Are the front tracks different or the same? Can someone tell me what the front track is for each range of years? Thanks |
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01-24-2012, 11:54 AM
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Re: front suspension changes 67-72 to 74-87
I have sold 50 73up disc brake setups for the 67-72 trucks. The best and easiest IMO is to unbolt the engine crossmember (with all of the suspension/brakes) off the 73 frame and bolt it onto your 67-72 frame. You will have to drill a couple of holes to get all 7 on each side fastened. If you don't care about the upgraded bushings, use a 71-72 disc setup on your 67-70.
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01-24-2012, 12:32 PM
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Re: front suspension changes 67-72 to 74-87
Here's some great info for you- "Drum to Disc" conversions 60-70
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01-24-2012, 12:35 PM
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Re: front suspension changes 67-72 to 74-87
Will the front track remain the same when the cross member is replaced?
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01-24-2012, 12:50 PM
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Re: front suspension changes 67-72 to 74-87
yes
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01-24-2012, 12:53 PM
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Re: front suspension changes 67-72 to 74-87
Thanks for your help
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01-24-2012, 04:26 PM
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Re: front suspension changes 67-72 to 74-87
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