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ChevyGearHeads · 05-16-2014, 11:01 AM

I had a seemingly crazy idea the other day..I have a '68 C10 with drums all the way around and was wondering if I could put stock rotors on a drum spindle? The conversions kits aren't particularly cheap and I don't need to lower it, I just want disc in the front for the safety factor, given how putrid people drive in the bay area.

**steelhorse** · 05-16-2014, 11:11 AM

Nope but you can use the 71-71 spindles or the 73-87 spindles and the ball joints for the same year spindles. Plenty out there in the boneyards.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-16-2014, 11:33 AM

You need more than junkyard spindles and ball joints if you want disk brakes up front. You also at the very least need a tie rod that matches your bone yard parts and a high bred adjuster sleeve. If your plans are to snag junk yard parts then grab the tie rods, center link, and every other part from the pitman arm to the right frame rail. Then you will be 5 lug on the front and 6 on the rear. That is unless you snag the rear end too. Of coarse you could always buy 6 lug rotors at about $159.00 so you can keep your 6 lug pattern front and rear. But now if you have the stock 6 lug wheels they will not work. The inside of the wheel hits on the caliper. So new or good used 4X4 6 lug wheels from a 71 or newer will have to be found.

WES

**steelhorse** · 05-16-2014, 11:37 AM

What he said

**kwmech** · 05-16-2014, 11:37 AM

Let us not forget the brake hoses, master cylinder, and prop valve also

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-16-2014, 11:40 AM

Yep that is true also. WES

hotrod68c10 · 05-16-2014, 02:08 PM

Also would need a booster my 68 didnt have one on the 4 wheel drum setup it might have been an option in 68 power drums but im not sure i dont think there would b much stopping difference between drum/disc if both non power assist

**VetteVet** · 05-16-2014, 05:02 PM

Even if the spindle diameter and length matches the rotor bearings, There is nothing to mount the calipers to.

05-16-2014, 11:01 AM	#1
ChevyGearHeads Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Anne Arundel County, MD Posts: 108	Long shot or wishful thinking? I had a seemingly crazy idea the other day..I have a '68 C10 with drums all the way around and was wondering if I could put stock rotors on a drum spindle? The conversions kits aren't particularly cheap and I don't need to lower it, I just want disc in the front for the safety factor, given how putrid people drive in the bay area. __________________ Paul '68 C10 327/TH350 LWB

05-16-2014, 11:11 AM	#2
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Long shot or wishful thinking? Nope but you can use the 71-71 spindles or the 73-87 spindles and the ball joints for the same year spindles. Plenty out there in the boneyards.

05-16-2014, 11:33 AM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: Long shot or wishful thinking? You need more than junkyard spindles and ball joints if you want disk brakes up front. You also at the very least need a tie rod that matches your bone yard parts and a high bred adjuster sleeve. If your plans are to snag junk yard parts then grab the tie rods, center link, and every other part from the pitman arm to the right frame rail. Then you will be 5 lug on the front and 6 on the rear. That is unless you snag the rear end too. Of coarse you could always buy 6 lug rotors at about $159.00 so you can keep your 6 lug pattern front and rear. But now if you have the stock 6 lug wheels they will not work. The inside of the wheel hits on the caliper. So new or good used 4X4 6 lug wheels from a 71 or newer will have to be found. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

05-16-2014, 11:37 AM	#4
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Long shot or wishful thinking? What he said

05-16-2014, 11:37 AM	#5
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,596	Re: Long shot or wishful thinking? Let us not forget the brake hoses, master cylinder, and prop valve also

05-16-2014, 11:40 AM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: Long shot or wishful thinking? Yep that is true also. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

05-16-2014, 02:08 PM	#7
hotrod68c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mustang ok Posts: 24	Re: Long shot or wishful thinking? Also would need a booster my 68 didnt have one on the 4 wheel drum setup it might have been an option in 68 power drums but im not sure i dont think there would b much stopping difference between drum/disc if both non power assist

05-16-2014, 05:02 PM	#8
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,717	Re: Long shot or wishful thinking? Even if the spindle diameter and length matches the rotor bearings, There is nothing to mount the calipers to. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.



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