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54belair · 11-01-2012, 08:38 PM

I finally got the cab hung on the rotissary today and was able to inspect the chassis a little closer. I ended up with two questions today.

Question for this thread is: Is there an easy way (or any way) to identify a later model front suspension (I have a suspicion that when the truck was changed to 5 lug that a newer cross member and front suspension was used.)
Before I start ordering parts for the front suspension--I guess I oughta know what I have !!

Im sure there are some guys who have made this swap-----help please!

jsbgump · 11-01-2012, 08:52 PM

If you get us pics of what you have then we can help out

54belair · 11-01-2012, 09:03 PM

I only took one quick shot of it from behind the drivers wheel----
Ill have to get more shots tomorrow from the front-----any particular angle youd like to see?

C10_ustacould · 11-01-2012, 09:20 PM

I can tell you for sure that it is not a 1973 or later. As it would have the larger rubber bushings in the control arms. Maybe it is 1971/72.

54belair · 11-01-2012, 09:37 PM

OK, I like that answer------the p o told me it was a 72 but Ive found so many things that were inaccurate in what I was told. I have looked it over before and believed it to be a 71-72, but today, something just didnt look right (looking for something To Be Wrong I guess) thanks for your observation---

midniteblues · 11-01-2012, 10:10 PM

the crossmember is 67-70 with the the rearmounted drum brake lines.
the 71-72 crossmember had front mounted brake lines for the disc's.

Tx Firefighter · 11-02-2012, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midniteblues

the crossmember is 67-70 with the the rearmounted drum brake lines.
the 71-72 crossmember had front mounted brake lines for the disc's.

That is 100 percent correct. You have a 63-70 main crossmember with 71-72 arms. Sounds like the previous guy who did the work just swapped the arms for ease rather than swapping the whole crossmember. It doesn't matter what crossemember you have other than like midnite pointed out, you have earlier model hard brake lines still in place.

54belair · 11-02-2012, 09:16 AM

Well good deal, thanks for the input guys (I knew someone would certainly know).
I initially thought it was 71-72 a arms and spindles (because I was told that) but, like I said lately I was suspicious. Now--off to ECE for some more early christmas presents!!!

All I have to do now is figure out the transmission crossmember issue.

11-01-2012, 08:38 PM	#1
54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Identify a later model front suspension I finally got the cab hung on the rotissary today and was able to inspect the chassis a little closer. I ended up with two questions today. Question for this thread is: Is there an easy way (or any way) to identify a later model front suspension (I have a suspicion that when the truck was changed to 5 lug that a newer cross member and front suspension was used.) Before I start ordering parts for the front suspension--I guess I oughta know what I have !! Im sure there are some guys who have made this swap-----help please! __________________ 1997 shortie stepside 1968 short stepside 1966 mustang 1966 chevelle ss Dont always go the cheapest route--You can save yourself into the poorhouse! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489030

11-01-2012, 08:52 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Identify a later model front suspension If you get us pics of what you have then we can help out __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

11-01-2012, 09:03 PM	#3
54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Re: Identify a later model front suspension I only took one quick shot of it from behind the drivers wheel---- Ill have to get more shots tomorrow from the front-----any particular angle youd like to see? Attached Images __________________ 1997 shortie stepside 1968 short stepside 1966 mustang 1966 chevelle ss Dont always go the cheapest route--You can save yourself into the poorhouse! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489030

11-01-2012, 09:20 PM	#4
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Identify a later model front suspension I can tell you for sure that it is not a 1973 or later. As it would have the larger rubber bushings in the control arms. Maybe it is 1971/72. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

11-01-2012, 09:37 PM	#5
54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Re: Identify a later model front suspension OK, I like that answer------the p o told me it was a 72 but Ive found so many things that were inaccurate in what I was told. I have looked it over before and believed it to be a 71-72, but today, something just didnt look right (looking for something To Be Wrong I guess) thanks for your observation--- __________________ 1997 shortie stepside 1968 short stepside 1966 mustang 1966 chevelle ss Dont always go the cheapest route--You can save yourself into the poorhouse! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489030

11-01-2012, 10:10 PM	#6
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Identify a later model front suspension the crossmember is 67-70 with the the rearmounted drum brake lines. the 71-72 crossmember had front mounted brake lines for the disc's. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

11-02-2012, 09:16 AM	#8
54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Re: Identify a later model front suspension Well good deal, thanks for the input guys (I knew someone would certainly know). I initially thought it was 71-72 a arms and spindles (because I was told that) but, like I said lately I was suspicious. Now--off to ECE for some more early christmas presents!!! All I have to do now is figure out the transmission crossmember issue. __________________ 1997 shortie stepside 1968 short stepside 1966 mustang 1966 chevelle ss Dont always go the cheapest route--You can save yourself into the poorhouse! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489030



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