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71stub · 08-24-2009, 12:21 PM

I have a 1968 GMC 1 Ton 2WD and was wondering if I could swap newer 73-87 spindles onto my truck and get disc brakes and the larger wheel studs. Any help is greatly appreciated.

**JQ-72** · 10-06-2009, 04:36 AM

Anyone??? I was wondering the same thing.

JQ

pumpkin · 10-06-2009, 09:23 AM

I don't think there wpould be a problem. The front suspension on these trucks is basically the same from 67-87. The only differences could be the size of the ball joints and tie rod ends. I also seem to remember the frame being a bit different where the steering box mounts. You might be able to swap just the spindles, but it could turn into swapping everything. If you check with a parts store, and the tie rod ends and ball joints are the same part numbers then I would think you could just swap in the spindles.

*2tons of fun* · 10-06-2009, 09:37 AM

worse comes to worse you will have to swap everything, which is why i am skipping all the headach and just swapping everything.

ERASER5 · 10-06-2009, 02:32 PM

I would bet that the entire cradle + tie rod/drag link will swap just like on the 1/2 tons.

08-24-2009, 12:21 PM	#1
71stub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Forman, ND Posts: 365	1 Ton Spindle Swap I have a 1968 GMC 1 Ton 2WD and was wondering if I could swap newer 73-87 spindles onto my truck and get disc brakes and the larger wheel studs. Any help is greatly appreciated. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Short Fleet - 468BB/TH400, Tilt, Tach, PS, PB 1967 Custom Short Fleet - 327/4spd

10-06-2009, 04:36 AM	#2
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,574	Re: 1 Ton Spindle Swap Anyone??? I was wondering the same thing. JQ __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

10-06-2009, 09:23 AM	#3
pumpkin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Sooke B.C. Canada Posts: 543	Re: 1 Ton Spindle Swap I don't think there wpould be a problem. The front suspension on these trucks is basically the same from 67-87. The only differences could be the size of the ball joints and tie rod ends. I also seem to remember the frame being a bit different where the steering box mounts. You might be able to swap just the spindles, but it could turn into swapping everything. If you check with a parts store, and the tie rod ends and ball joints are the same part numbers then I would think you could just swap in the spindles.

10-06-2009, 09:37 AM	#4
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: 1 Ton Spindle Swap worse comes to worse you will have to swap everything, which is why i am skipping all the headach and just swapping everything.

10-06-2009, 02:32 PM	#5
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: 1 Ton Spindle Swap I would bet that the entire cradle + tie rod/drag link will swap just like on the 1/2 tons. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60



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