Front disc brake conversion question...help! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Redneck-Mafia · 11-24-2009, 02:36 PM

I have a '69 1/2 ton LWB Chevy with drum brake front and relatively new 6 lug chrome wheels.

I have the opportunity to buy a complete '71 or '72 - 3/4 ton disc brake front end with 8 lug rotors.

Are there any 6 lug rotors that I can put on that heavy duty disc front and keep my matching wheels & tires?

Thanks in advance for the info!

**chev-obsession** · 11-24-2009, 03:03 PM

no, you need to find a front crossmember (with disc barkes) for a half ton, dont waste your time or money on the 3/4 ton stuff trying to get it to work

72BlckButy · 11-24-2009, 03:24 PM

Contact Stan at ECE (Early Classic Enterprises), he will be able to tell you which pieces will work, and which pieces will not.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-24-2009, 04:55 PM

I think I still have a set of 72 spindles around here some where all youd need then is everything from the spindle out.. And possibly ball joints.

Redneck-Mafia · 11-24-2009, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

I think I still have a set of 72 spindles around here some where all youd need then is everything from the spindle out.. And possibly ball joints.

Can you PM me so we don't smacked for rules violations?
Thanks,

11-24-2009, 02:36 PM	#1
Redneck-Mafia Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 74	Front disc brake conversion question...help! I have a '69 1/2 ton LWB Chevy with drum brake front and relatively new 6 lug chrome wheels. I have the opportunity to buy a complete '71 or '72 - 3/4 ton disc brake front end with 8 lug rotors. Are there any 6 lug rotors that I can put on that heavy duty disc front and keep my matching wheels & tires? Thanks in advance for the info! __________________ Dave in Socal 69 Chevy C10 42 BSA WM20 47 Harley WL

11-24-2009, 03:03 PM	#2
chev-obsession Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kennewick, WA Posts: 1,497	Re: Front disc brake conversion question...help! no, you need to find a front crossmember (with disc barkes) for a half ton, dont waste your time or money on the 3/4 ton stuff trying to get it to work __________________ 1965 c/10 swb 1969 c/10 lwb Last edited by chev-obsession; 11-24-2009 at 03:03 PM.

11-24-2009, 03:24 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Front disc brake conversion question...help! Contact Stan at ECE (Early Classic Enterprises), he will be able to tell you which pieces will work, and which pieces will not. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-24-2009, 04:55 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: Front disc brake conversion question...help! I think I still have a set of 72 spindles around here some where all youd need then is everything from the spindle out.. And possibly ball joints. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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