Quick Question about spindles - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**michael bustamante** · 08-16-2008, 12:48 PM

ok guys heres one or you.
are the spindles from a 71-72 disk brake set up the same as a 73 and up? in other words can I use the rotors and bearings from 73+ on the 72 disk brake set up?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-16-2008, 12:56 PM

No. 73 up 1/2 ton trucks actualy have two different size spindles for light duty or heavy duty. WES

Brad · 08-16-2008, 01:19 PM

As a side note, I much prefer the '73 & up style control arms because they have rubber bushings and give more cushion in the overall ride. I also feel that they don't wear out as quickly as the earlier style that have metal to metal contact and act as a crappy screw. However, others might have differing opinions based on their experiences. If you do replace the earlier style control arm bushings, just be sure to replace inner & outer bushing pieces since they will strip out within a few miles if you only do one or the other, and you'll be back to square one. Don't ask me how I know.

**michael bustamante** · 08-18-2008, 11:08 AM

so then when I convert my 67 to disc, I should go with the 73+control arms and spindle. Re-bushing is not a problem. Myplans were to order the 6 lug rotors from GMC pauls but I didnt know if the would fit the 72 disc brake set ups that were given to me. I have some redone 73+control arms and front springs also so I can go to the wrecking yard to get some 73+ spindles.
so go 73+ instead of using the 1972 set up to use GMC pauls 6 lug rotors then right? light duty or heave duty?

**steelhorse** · 08-18-2008, 12:22 PM

I used control arms from an 87 chevy and the cool thing is I can go to any parts chain and get brake parts.

Brad · 08-18-2008, 12:29 PM

At this point you have to decide whether to use your '72 db setup or go with a '73-'87 db setup, but you can't mix and match. I take that back, you probably could but why??? I say sell the '72 db setup on the board. Like I said earlier, I prefer the '73-87 db setup, but also parts are probably easier to come by and cheaper.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-18-2008, 12:43 PM

A little confused.... but if you want 6 lug rotors, the 6 lug rotors you buy from our vendors for the 60-72 trucks fit 71/72 spindles. I have a 67 with a complete 71 suspension with ECE 6 lug rotors.

**michael bustamante** · 08-18-2008, 03:18 PM

yeah I want to use the 6 lug disc brake set up but I didnt know if they fit the 71-72 spindles or the 73+ light duty spindles. I have both set ups (except for the 73+ spindles but thats an easy find) but I`d sure hate to do the job two times for these special order rotors

08-16-2008, 12:48 PM	#1
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,848	Quick Question about spindles ok guys heres one or you. are the spindles from a 71-72 disk brake set up the same as a 73 and up? in other words can I use the rotors and bearings from 73+ on the 72 disk brake set up? __________________ 1967custom

08-16-2008, 12:56 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Quick Question about spindles No. 73 up 1/2 ton trucks actualy have two different size spindles for light duty or heavy duty. 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

08-16-2008, 01:19 PM	#3
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Quick Question about spindles As a side note, I much prefer the '73 & up style control arms because they have rubber bushings and give more cushion in the overall ride. I also feel that they don't wear out as quickly as the earlier style that have metal to metal contact and act as a crappy screw. However, others might have differing opinions based on their experiences. If you do replace the earlier style control arm bushings, just be sure to replace inner & outer bushing pieces since they will strip out within a few miles if you only do one or the other, and you'll be back to square one. Don't ask me how I know. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 08-16-2008 at 01:20 PM.

08-18-2008, 11:08 AM	#4
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,848	Re: Quick Question about spindles so then when I convert my 67 to disc, I should go with the 73+control arms and spindle. Re-bushing is not a problem. Myplans were to order the 6 lug rotors from GMC pauls but I didnt know if the would fit the 72 disc brake set ups that were given to me. I have some redone 73+control arms and front springs also so I can go to the wrecking yard to get some 73+ spindles. so go 73+ instead of using the 1972 set up to use GMC pauls 6 lug rotors then right? light duty or heave duty? __________________ 1967custom

08-18-2008, 12:22 PM	#5
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Quick Question about spindles I used control arms from an 87 chevy and the cool thing is I can go to any parts chain and get brake parts.

08-18-2008, 12:29 PM	#6
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Quick Question about spindles At this point you have to decide whether to use your '72 db setup or go with a '73-'87 db setup, but you can't mix and match. I take that back, you probably could but why??? I say sell the '72 db setup on the board. Like I said earlier, I prefer the '73-87 db setup, but also parts are probably easier to come by and cheaper. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

08-18-2008, 12:43 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Quick Question about spindles A little confused.... but if you want 6 lug rotors, the 6 lug rotors you buy from our vendors for the 60-72 trucks fit 71/72 spindles. I have a 67 with a complete 71 suspension with ECE 6 lug rotors. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 08-18-2008 at 03:48 PM.

08-18-2008, 03:18 PM	#8
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,848	Re: Quick Question about spindles yeah I want to use the 6 lug disc brake set up but I didnt know if they fit the 71-72 spindles or the 73+ light duty spindles. I have both set ups (except for the 73+ spindles but thats an easy find) but I`d sure hate to do the job two times for these special order rotors __________________ 1967custom



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