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68BBSB · 02-21-2008, 05:21 AM

What is the best way to put front disc brakes on my 68? Ride height will not change. I want to keep it 6 lug. Some one suggested changing to a 73/87 front cross member to reduce rebuild cost. Will the after market rotors fit? Sounds like a lot of work. Thanks.

ChevLoRay · 02-21-2008, 05:31 AM

Welcome to the board, from Central Arkansas.

I have 6-lug discs on my truck, using Early Classic Enterprises components. There are no stock 6-lug disc rotors that are factory for 2 wheel drive. What ECE manufactures and sells uses stock Delco/GM parts off the shelf, like calipers, etc. If you go with a 5-lug setup (later, for instance) the stock (71-up) rotors will go onto the spindles.

If you want to keep 6-lug, and you want to convert to disc brakes, you will have to make a decision as to whose system you want to use. If you elect to utilize a 73-87 crossmember to get a disc brake setup, you'll still have to find a supplier to get the rotors for 6-lugs. There are other suppliers than ECE, some of them are "on the board". Look for the red screen names, to locate the vendors.

slammed1 · 02-21-2008, 06:27 AM

There are about 1/2 dozen manufacturers for a spindle conversion for your truck that dont lower it any,and will just convert your 6 lug drum set up to a 6lug disc set up like ChevLoRay stated.

check the board vendors like GMC Paul and others to see what they have.

chevy one · 02-21-2008, 07:40 AM

Look in the FAQ truck tech!

02-21-2008, 05:21 AM	#1
68BBSB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 1	6 lug disc brakes What is the best way to put front disc brakes on my 68? Ride height will not change. I want to keep it 6 lug. Some one suggested changing to a 73/87 front cross member to reduce rebuild cost. Will the after market rotors fit? Sounds like a lot of work. Thanks. Last edited by 68BBSB; 02-21-2008 at 05:23 AM.

02-21-2008, 05:31 AM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 6 lug disc brakes Welcome to the board, from Central Arkansas. I have 6-lug discs on my truck, using Early Classic Enterprises components. There are no stock 6-lug disc rotors that are factory for 2 wheel drive. What ECE manufactures and sells uses stock Delco/GM parts off the shelf, like calipers, etc. If you go with a 5-lug setup (later, for instance) the stock (71-up) rotors will go onto the spindles. If you want to keep 6-lug, and you want to convert to disc brakes, you will have to make a decision as to whose system you want to use. If you elect to utilize a 73-87 crossmember to get a disc brake setup, you'll still have to find a supplier to get the rotors for 6-lugs. There are other suppliers than ECE, some of them are "on the board". Look for the red screen names, to locate the vendors. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-21-2008, 06:27 AM	#3
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: 6 lug disc brakes There are about 1/2 dozen manufacturers for a spindle conversion for your truck that dont lower it any,and will just convert your 6 lug drum set up to a 6lug disc set up like ChevLoRay stated. check the board vendors like GMC Paul and others to see what they have. __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

02-21-2008, 07:40 AM	#4
chevy one Chevy One Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The BeeHive State Posts: 132	Re: 6 lug disc brakes Look in the FAQ truck tech! __________________ Chevy One 67 1/2 Two-on-the-Floor 67 Nova 2Dr Sedan 03 Monte Carlo I'M NOT OLD, JUST A CLASSIC!!!



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