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Slik69 · 10-30-2008, 02:36 PM

A friend has a pair of disc spindles and wants $100 for them. He mentioned these originally had 5 lug rotors on them which were thrown away because they were no good. My truckis 6 lug pattern which I would like to keep because I already have wheels I like.

Can 6 lug rotors be bought and put on these spindles. Also, I already have power brakes. What else is needed if these will in turn work.

Thanks

my67chevytruck · 10-30-2008, 02:44 PM

i am not certain, i believe if your going 6 lug disk rotor it should work. you could also Call ECE 1.888.777.0395 as they sell the 6-lug disk conversion and would know if the spindles are compatible.

sneakysnake · 10-30-2008, 03:57 PM

I think on most of the disc conversions(after market) they use a 71 up spindle and then vary the lug patterns.You should be able to the get rotors you want by contacting one of these co. You will also have to change the ball joints and tie rods.

70GMCer · 10-30-2008, 04:38 PM

GMCPauls has the best price for 6 lug rotor kits. And you will have to change the ball joints/tie rods ends.

cparman · 10-30-2008, 05:58 PM

I bought two six lug rotors from Master Power brakes. As long as the wheel bearings are the same ( between 5 lug & six lug ) the should interchange.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-30-2008, 06:47 PM

It depends on what year the spindles are. If they are from a 71-72 then the disk brake conversion spindles will work. Like sneakysnake says you will have to change the upper and lower ball joints, and left outer tie rod end also. WES

memphismatt · 11-26-2008, 12:05 PM

I am about to do the same thing. Which ball joints and tie rods should I buy? The ones for the '71 the spindles came from? or my '67? this probably a dumb question but i don't want to go to the parts house twice.

71tahoe · 11-26-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by memphismatt

I am about to do the same thing. Which ball joints and tie rods should I buy? The ones for the '71 the spindles came from? or my '67? this probably a dumb question but i don't want to go to the parts house twice.

Get the parts to match the '71 spindles.

Tx Firefighter · 11-26-2008, 12:29 PM

I know he's your buddy and all, but 100 is too much for a set of non dropped spindles. 25 to 50 is more reasonable.

Cyclone · 11-26-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I know he's your buddy and all, but 100 is too much for a set of non dropped spindles. 25 to 50 is more reasonable.

Exactly what I was thinking as I read this.

10-30-2008, 02:36 PM	#1
Slik69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ogden Utah Posts: 286	disc brake conversion A friend has a pair of disc spindles and wants $100 for them. He mentioned these originally had 5 lug rotors on them which were thrown away because they were no good. My truckis 6 lug pattern which I would like to keep because I already have wheels I like. Can 6 lug rotors be bought and put on these spindles. Also, I already have power brakes. What else is needed if these will in turn work. Thanks

10-30-2008, 02:44 PM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: disc brake conversion i am not certain, i believe if your going 6 lug disk rotor it should work. you could also Call ECE 1.888.777.0395 as they sell the 6-lug disk conversion and would know if the spindles are compatible. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 10-30-2008 at 02:47 PM.

10-30-2008, 03:57 PM	#3
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: disc brake conversion I think on most of the disc conversions(after market) they use a 71 up spindle and then vary the lug patterns.You should be able to the get rotors you want by contacting one of these co. You will also have to change the ball joints and tie rods.

10-30-2008, 04:38 PM	#4
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: disc brake conversion GMCPauls has the best price for 6 lug rotor kits. And you will have to change the ball joints/tie rods ends. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

10-30-2008, 05:58 PM	#5
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: disc brake conversion I bought two six lug rotors from Master Power brakes. As long as the wheel bearings are the same ( between 5 lug & six lug ) the should interchange.

10-30-2008, 06:47 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: disc brake conversion It depends on what year the spindles are. If they are from a 71-72 then the disk brake conversion spindles will work. Like sneakysnake says you will have to change the upper and lower ball joints, and left outer tie rod end 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

11-26-2008, 12:05 PM	#7
memphismatt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Independence, MS Posts: 61	Re: disc brake conversion I am about to do the same thing. Which ball joints and tie rods should I buy? The ones for the '71 the spindles came from? or my '67? this probably a dumb question but i don't want to go to the parts house twice. __________________ '68 C 10 short step '92 C1500 RCSB '92 C3500 ECDRW '96 C1500 ECSB

11-26-2008, 12:29 PM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: disc brake conversion I know he's your buddy and all, but 100 is too much for a set of non dropped spindles. 25 to 50 is more reasonable. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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