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dalbers · 08-07-2005, 06:09 PM

I'm getting ready to take the front crossmember off an 85 and putting it on my 69. I can't find the post about how to do it. Anyone have it handy?

Dudeatlarge · 08-07-2005, 06:45 PM

I know Geezer had posted about doing this with the front end out of a 1988 suburban. I tried to search for it , but the search feature is disabled. Basically you unbolt it from the donor vehicle and bolt it in your truck. I think that there were 4 holes that needed to be enlongated. He said that it was an easy swap. I will be trying the same swap in the next month or two and anticipate no problems.

-Doug-

**RPOZ11** · 08-07-2005, 06:48 PM

What is the advantage of this?

Dudeatlarge · 08-07-2005, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPOZ11

What is the advantage of this?

Well i think the major advantage would be that you get a 5 lug disc brake setup cheap.

**RPOZ11** · 08-07-2005, 07:43 PM

But you get that from the spindle disc setup from a correct disc brake assembly with out the crossmember

Dudeatlarge · 08-07-2005, 07:56 PM

Well i can't speak for the other guy . I have no disc brake parts for my 67. What i do have is a 88 suburban with 300,000 miles on it. So i can have a front disc setup with a little work and little or no cash out of pocket.

**RPOZ11** · 08-07-2005, 08:07 PM

OK, Now I see the direction you are going!!!!!! :-)

dalbers · 08-07-2005, 08:22 PM

So I just jack it up, unbolt it, roll it out and put the new one in?

arkracing · 08-07-2005, 08:26 PM

Pretty much. You might have to drill a couple of holes (or don't who's looking).

If you don't want to do the whole crossmember you can do all the upper and lower control arms/steering stuff.

I would suggest doing the whole crossmember though...much safer (don't have to deal with taking the springs out)

dalbers · 08-07-2005, 08:28 PM

I'll probably try and take the old one out tonight then. I'll go see if I can take some pictures real quick.

krue · 08-07-2005, 09:48 PM

Take some pics and write up a FAQ thread on it for us.

matthufham · 08-07-2005, 10:15 PM

this won't mess up allignment or ride height will it? i'm considering a 77 c10 to 72 c10 swap.

08-07-2005, 06:09 PM	#1
dalbers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cheney, KS Posts: 462	front suspension I'm getting ready to take the front crossmember off an 85 and putting it on my 69. I can't find the post about how to do it. Anyone have it handy?

08-07-2005, 06:48 PM	#3
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	What is the advantage of this? __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

08-07-2005, 07:43 PM	#5
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	But you get that from the spindle disc setup from a correct disc brake assembly with out the crossmember __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

08-07-2005, 07:56 PM	#6
Dudeatlarge New Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: A Kansas Wheat Field Posts: 8	Well i can't speak for the other guy . I have no disc brake parts for my 67. What i do have is a 88 suburban with 300,000 miles on it. So i can have a front disc setup with a little work and little or no cash out of pocket. Last edited by Dudeatlarge; 08-07-2005 at 08:28 PM.

08-07-2005, 08:07 PM	#7
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	OK, Now I see the direction you are going!!!!!! :-) __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

08-07-2005, 06:45 PM	#2
Dudeatlarge New Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: A Kansas Wheat Field Posts: 8	I know Geezer had posted about doing this with the front end out of a 1988 suburban. I tried to search for it , but the search feature is disabled. Basically you unbolt it from the donor vehicle and bolt it in your truck. I think that there were 4 holes that needed to be enlongated. He said that it was an easy swap. I will be trying the same swap in the next month or two and anticipate no problems. -Doug-

08-07-2005, 08:22 PM	#8
dalbers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cheney, KS Posts: 462	So I just jack it up, unbolt it, roll it out and put the new one in?

08-07-2005, 08:26 PM	#9
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Pretty much. You might have to drill a couple of holes (or don't who's looking). If you don't want to do the whole crossmember you can do all the upper and lower control arms/steering stuff. I would suggest doing the whole crossmember though...much safer (don't have to deal with taking the springs out) __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

08-07-2005, 08:28 PM	#10
dalbers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cheney, KS Posts: 462	I'll probably try and take the old one out tonight then. I'll go see if I can take some pictures real quick.

08-07-2005, 09:48 PM	#11
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Take some pics and write up 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"

08-07-2005, 10:15 PM	#12
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	this won't mess up allignment or ride height will it? i'm considering a 77 c10 to 72 c10 swap.



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