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69heavychevy · 02-03-2007, 03:39 AM

hello everybody, first post here. Heres my question, i want to convert to front disc on my '69 lwb. i would prefer 5 lugs mainly because of the wheel options. i read an old thread on keeping it 6 lug, might consider if 5 lug doesnt work out. anyways, heres my question, what parts exactly do you need to do conversion to disc and whats the easiest way also. sourcing the parts wont be a problem since i work for an auto parts store, and theres plenty of junkyards around these parts. for the rear i would like to keep the trailing arm setup. any help would be very much appreciated, all the upgrades i have done so far since the few months i've had the truck have been with the help of this site. i need all the help i can get since im walking into uncharted territory, and my SILVIA(a little JDM speak) hates it lol!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 02-03-2007, 06:28 AM

now i could be wrong but if i am right you should be able to get the parts for a 72 truck and bolst all the dick stuff right up, spindles, rotors, and if you want a 5lug rearend also just get one out of a 72 but if memory serves right they are a couples inches shorter anyway i hope this helps and if not others will chime in

cooters · 02-03-2007, 10:24 AM

i believe the faq section has all the answers. I dont know how to post a link so unless someone else jumps in, check out FAQ

**VetteVet** · 02-03-2007, 12:39 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=35042

69heavychevy · 02-03-2007, 01:45 PM

thanks greasemonkey, i already read that thread link. i would just like to convert to 5 lug, i dont want to keep the 6 lug setup. could you use the same set up just different spindles to get the 5 lug?

69heavychevy · 02-03-2007, 01:53 PM

and one more thing, for the rear cant u just swap out the axles or something, sounds easier and alot lighter.

Ram-Man · 02-03-2007, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69heavychevy

and one more thing, for the rear cant u just swap out the axles or something, sounds easier and alot lighter.

Your rear axle on the 69 is about 1 1/2" narrower than the 70 1/2- 72. They will fit right in but you will run into drum fitment issues.

boraxman · 02-03-2007, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ram-Man

Your rear axle on the 69 is about 1 1/2" narrower than the 70 1/2- 72. They will fit right in but you will run into drum fitment issues.

Sad but true.

69heavychevy · 02-03-2007, 05:06 PM

thanks for all your help guys.

02-03-2007, 03:39 AM	#1
69heavychevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garland,TX Posts: 431	disc brake question hello everybody, first post here. Heres my question, i want to convert to front disc on my '69 lwb. i would prefer 5 lugs mainly because of the wheel options. i read an old thread on keeping it 6 lug, might consider if 5 lug doesnt work out. anyways, heres my question, what parts exactly do you need to do conversion to disc and whats the easiest way also. sourcing the parts wont be a problem since i work for an auto parts store, and theres plenty of junkyards around these parts. for the rear i would like to keep the trailing arm setup. any help would be very much appreciated, all the upgrades i have done so far since the few months i've had the truck have been with the help of this site. i need all the help i can get since im walking into uncharted territory, and my SILVIA(a little JDM speak) hates it lol!

02-03-2007, 06:28 AM	#2
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: disc brake question now i could be wrong but if i am right you should be able to get the parts for a 72 truck and bolst all the dick stuff right up, spindles, rotors, and if you want a 5lug rearend also just get one out of a 72 but if memory serves right they are a couples inches shorter anyway i hope this helps and if not others will chime in __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

02-03-2007, 10:24 AM	#3
cooters Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 458	Re: disc brake question i believe the faq section has all the answers. I dont know how to post a link so unless someone else jumps in, check out FAQ

02-03-2007, 12:39 PM	#4
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,715	Re: disc brake question http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=35042 __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

02-03-2007, 01:45 PM	#5
69heavychevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garland,TX Posts: 431	Re: disc brake question thanks greasemonkey, i already read that thread link. i would just like to convert to 5 lug, i dont want to keep the 6 lug setup. could you use the same set up just different spindles to get the 5 lug?

02-03-2007, 01:53 PM	#6
69heavychevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garland,TX Posts: 431	Re: disc brake question and one more thing, for the rear cant u just swap out the axles or something, sounds easier and alot lighter.

02-03-2007, 05:06 PM	#9
69heavychevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garland,TX Posts: 431	Re: disc brake question thanks for all your help guys.



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