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67chev · 06-29-2004, 08:55 AM

I am considering taking the front end out from underneath my 72 frame and putting it on my '67 frame (upper/lower A-arms and everything connecting them), so as to get front disc brakes, but I wasn't sure if this would work or not. Would I need to change out the ball joints or anything? I read thru the FAQ's and tried to get some idea, but I am still unclear if this would be a direct fit, or if any mods would be necessary. Advice/pics/instructions are all welcome!!!

krue · 06-29-2004, 09:05 AM

Should be able to unbolt the crossmember from the frame and bolt it to the new frame. Works with front crossmembers up to 87. Have at it, take lots of pics and post a FAQ thread on it for us.

jostrans68 · 06-29-2004, 10:23 AM

remember that the 67 frame has no provision for the power steering box, it must be modded, other that that a little rounding of holes and it should go right in..good luck

*chevytruckfan* · 06-29-2004, 10:27 AM

Ditto. Unbolt the crossmember, steering box, and idler arm from the frame swap and rebolt to the other frame. One hole will probably have to be rounded out but it will fit

**John Fabris** · 06-29-2004, 11:07 AM

Just to follow up on the post by jostrans68, the early 67 frames do not have a dimple in the frame next to the gearbox location. The later 67 frames do have this. Easy to see, open the hood, and look at the frame rail on the driver side, and if the outside edge is straight, you have early frame, if you see a small curve inward then back out, you have a later 67 frame.

LeRoy · 06-29-2004, 02:33 PM

Ditto for, I think, it's the idler arm on the Passenger side of frame. I believe both sides have 3/8" dimples

krue · 06-29-2004, 03:43 PM

My bad, I forgot all about that.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-29-2004, 08:41 PM

I DON'T THINK HE IS TALKING ABOUT SWAPPING THE WHOLE CROSSMEMBER OUT JUST THE OUTTER PIECE'S CORRECT???? i WOULD THINK THE ARM'S AND EVERYTHNG SHOULD JUST BOLT ON JUST KEEP TRACK OF THE SHIMM'S AND THERE LOCATION...

crazy longhorn · 06-29-2004, 10:10 PM

The a arms will bolt on , or if you swap balljoint assys to the 71-72 pcs, the 72 spindles will bolt to the 67 arms. You will also need the centerlink, & tierod assys(innner,outer, & sleeves) from the 72. you may run into a steer stop issue using the 67 lower arms(shorter turn radius). that can be corrected with a little grinding.....or if the 72 lower arms are better shape, use them. best of luck, crazyL

67chev · 06-30-2004, 02:31 AM

My plan was to just unbolt the upper/lower a-arms on both sides, leave everthing in between them (centerlink, tierods, etc) all hooked together and bolt it up to the '67 frame. The '67 already has power steering from the PO, so hopefully it will all line up without too many problems!!! Thank you all for the inputs....any other inputs are still welcomed!

06-29-2004, 08:55 AM	#1
67chev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 458	HELP!!! Will this work??? I am considering taking the front end out from underneath my 72 frame and putting it on my '67 frame (upper/lower A-arms and everything connecting them), so as to get front disc brakes, but I wasn't sure if this would work or not. Would I need to change out the ball joints or anything? I read thru the FAQ's and tried to get some idea, but I am still unclear if this would be a direct fit, or if any mods would be necessary. Advice/pics/instructions are all welcome!!! __________________ "SicStee8" Chevy SWB Fleetside, in progress...500 HP 383 w/TriPower, 700r4, 3.73's, Lowered, Shaved Driprail/sidemarkers/handles/ant, Gonna rock!! '96 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 '84 Chevy C/K10 4X4 (FOR SALE)

06-29-2004, 09:05 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Should be able to unbolt the crossmember from the frame and bolt it to the new frame. Works with front crossmembers up to 87. Have at it, take lots of pics and post a FAQ thread on it for us. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-29-2004, 10:23 AM	#3
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	remember that the 67 frame has no provision for the power steering box, it must be modded, other that that a little rounding of holes and it should go right in..good luck __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado

06-29-2004, 11:07 AM	#5
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Just to follow up on the post by jostrans68, the early 67 frames do not have a dimple in the frame next to the gearbox location. The later 67 frames do have this. Easy to see, open the hood, and look at the frame rail on the driver side, and if the outside edge is straight, you have early frame, if you see a small curve inward then back out, you have a later 67 frame. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

06-29-2004, 02:33 PM	#6
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	Ditto for, I think, it's the idler arm on the Passenger side of frame. I believe both sides have 3/8" dimples __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

06-29-2004, 10:27 AM	#4
chevytruckfan Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 930	Ditto. Unbolt the crossmember, steering box, and idler arm from the frame swap and rebolt to the other frame. One hole will probably have to be rounded out but it will fit

06-29-2004, 03:43 PM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	My bad, I forgot all about that. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-29-2004, 08:41 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	I DON'T THINK HE IS TALKING ABOUT SWAPPING THE WHOLE CROSSMEMBER OUT JUST THE OUTTER PIECE'S CORRECT???? i WOULD THINK THE ARM'S AND EVERYTHNG SHOULD JUST BOLT ON JUST KEEP TRACK OF THE SHIMM'S AND THERE LOCATION...

06-29-2004, 10:10 PM	#9
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	The a arms will bolt on , or if you swap balljoint assys to the 71-72 pcs, the 72 spindles will bolt to the 67 arms. You will also need the centerlink, & tierod assys(innner,outer, & sleeves) from the 72. you may run into a steer stop issue using the 67 lower arms(shorter turn radius). that can be corrected with a little grinding.....or if the 72 lower arms are better shape, use them. best of luck, crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

06-30-2004, 02:31 AM	#10
67chev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 458	My plan was to just unbolt the upper/lower a-arms on both sides, leave everthing in between them (centerlink, tierods, etc) all hooked together and bolt it up to the '67 frame. The '67 already has power steering from the PO, so hopefully it will all line up without too many problems!!! Thank you all for the inputs....any other inputs are still welcomed! __________________ "SicStee8" Chevy SWB Fleetside, in progress...500 HP 383 w/TriPower, 700r4, 3.73's, Lowered, Shaved Driprail/sidemarkers/handles/ant, Gonna rock!! '96 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 '84 Chevy C/K10 4X4 (FOR SALE)



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