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71meangreenc10 · 03-13-2005, 10:11 PM

If anyone has done this on the front please can you tell me what had to be replaced IE A ARMS, Spindles, so on be specific....This has to be done on my 68.....

Thanks

Smitty

**hilljob26** · 03-13-2005, 10:13 PM

thats all u need is the spindles,rotors and calipers off of a 71-72 .you will have to switch to 5 lug though,so u will need the rear axles to match,brake lines on the front as well,i am pretty sure this is all u need...i could be leaving something out...mike

longhorn71 · 03-13-2005, 10:34 PM

the 72 axles are longer and will not work in you 68 housing.You could get the rear axles from the 68 re-drilled for the 5 lug pattern.

71meangreenc10 · 03-13-2005, 10:44 PM

Good info to know,,,,

c10chevy69 · 03-13-2005, 10:59 PM

Find someone that has a 71-72 that they are parting out. That is the best way to go. I got a 72 donor truck all it cost me was the tow bill. I pulled off both upper and lower a arms, spindles, calipers (for the core charge, you might as well replace them there cheap), rotors (if they are anygood), and rear axle. Replace your upper and lower ball joints while you have it apart (cheap insurance). Everyone talks about pulling the front crossmember and swapping from one to the other but I had a lot of trouble trying to get the frame to crossmember bolts off and that is with no engine in place.

c10chevy69 · 03-13-2005, 11:02 PM

One more thing try and save one of your rear U bolts and have new ones made. Chances are your going to have to cut them off anyway. I broke a craftsman 1 1/8 socket just trying to loosen them.

71meangreenc10 · 03-13-2005, 11:09 PM

Bills Bowtie has me a 72 complete doner,,,,sweet. Thanks Guys

03-13-2005, 10:11 PM	#1
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Drum to Disk Parts If anyone has done this on the front please can you tell me what had to be replaced IE A ARMS, Spindles, so on be specific....This has to be done on my 68..... Thanks Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

03-13-2005, 10:13 PM	#2
hilljob26 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gypsum Kansas 67448 Posts: 1,681	thats all u need is the spindles,rotors and calipers off of a 71-72 .you will have to switch to 5 lug though,so u will need the rear axles to match,brake lines on the front as well,i am pretty sure this is all u need...i could be leaving something out...mike __________________ 21 2500hd duramax 58 apache HILLJOB GRAPHIX--for all your graphic needs My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542497 LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377348 4l60 to an NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...43#post3697343

03-13-2005, 10:44 PM	#4
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Good info to know,,,, __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

03-13-2005, 10:59 PM	#5
c10chevy69 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 205	Find someone that has a 71-72 that they are parting out. That is the best way to go. I got a 72 donor truck all it cost me was the tow bill. I pulled off both upper and lower a arms, spindles, calipers (for the core charge, you might as well replace them there cheap), rotors (if they are anygood), and rear axle. Replace your upper and lower ball joints while you have it apart (cheap insurance). Everyone talks about pulling the front crossmember and swapping from one to the other but I had a lot of trouble trying to get the frame to crossmember bolts off and that is with no engine in place. __________________ 1969 chevy C10 long bed 350 4bbl auto p/disc and 5 lug

03-13-2005, 11:02 PM	#6
c10chevy69 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 205	One more thing try and save one of your rear U bolts and have new ones made. Chances are your going to have to cut them off anyway. I broke a craftsman 1 1/8 socket just trying to loosen them. __________________ 1969 chevy C10 long bed 350 4bbl auto p/disc and 5 lug

03-13-2005, 10:34 PM	#3
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	the 72 axles are longer and will not work in you 68 housing.You could get the rear axles from the 68 re-drilled for the 5 lug pattern.

03-13-2005, 11:09 PM	#7
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Bills Bowtie has me a 72 complete doner,,,,sweet. Thanks Guys __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time



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