69 3/4 ton 2wd upgrade info

[69sleeper]

I just purchased a 69 C20 3/4 ton 2wd truck, i would like to upgrade the front & rear suspension to 1/2 ton 5 lug disc up front and 1/2 ton 5 lug rear {can keep drum in rear}. The rear seems pretty cut and dry as just locating a rear and adding the mounts to bolt up to the 69. The front is the main question, i dont want to spend a lot of money on new aftermarket parts. I have heard of others swapping parts from newer years {73-87} spindles & brakes but would like to get info if this is true and what all needs swapped. I have a 75 1/2 ton 2wd that already has nice aftermarket wheels & tires i could use on my 69 if this will work, the front suspension looks to be very close in design just looking for advise, thanks Chad.

[manimal]

There are several threads on this,but unbolt your front suspension from your 75 and bolt it into your 69.if you just use the spindles then you have to change the ball joints and I believe the outer tie rods.Also take the proportioning valve m/c and booster from the donor truck

[skchevota]

Would'nt changing a 3/4 ton into a 1/2 ton be a down grade
Sorry I could'nt resist.

[69sleeper]

Originally Posted by skchevota

Would'nt changing a 3/4 ton into a 1/2 ton be a down grade
Sorry I could'nt resist.

You know after i posted this i was wondering how long it would take