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CB24 · 12-17-2009, 10:30 AM

Ok I have a 69' c10. I want power brakes with disc up front. In another post someone suggested I buy a 73-87 donor truck & swap crossmembers & pretty much rob what I need for my truck. As hard as it would be for me to do that (I love the 73-87's) I've been hunting for a donor. My question is will the same principles apply to a 73-87 suburban 2wd or are the suspensions different between the suburbans & trucks?

my67chevytruck · 12-17-2009, 10:39 AM

73-87 suburban and trucks are the same. if you could find a 71/72 chevy parts trucks, they will have disk, and 5 lug all the way around and you wont have to modify the rear end. we bought a 72 as a parts trucks and swapped the front xmember, rearend, booster, ps , etc.

CB24 · 12-17-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

73-87 suburban and trucks are the same. if you could find a 71/72 chevy parts trucks, they will have disk, and 5 lug all the way around and you wont have to modify the rear end. we bought a 72 as a parts trucks and swapped the front xmember, rearend, booster, ps , etc.

I thought about that but I'm having better luck finding 73-87 trucks & suburbans cheap. I've found a few for under $1000. People want an arm & a leg for 71 & 72's here. I'm going to be doing a lot of cutting & welding on the 69 anyway so I'm ok with having to modify the rear diff. Thanks for the info tho!

**N2TRUX** · 12-17-2009, 09:41 PM

Just to to clarify- 71-87 C10 trucks. Burbs go all the way to 91. Blazers are the same as well, but 2wd ended in 82.

CB24 · 12-18-2009, 11:41 AM

I picked up an 85' burban last night for $800. The only problem is my wife went with me & fell in love with it! She wants me to leave it alone & fix it up now! Its in really good condition considering its age & has been in arizona all its life. The guy still had the window sticker from a dealership in Mesa in 1985! Talk about all time back fires! Hahaha.

greystoke · 12-18-2009, 12:06 PM

hey cb....whereabouts are you in Surprise?

CB24 · 12-18-2009, 12:12 PM

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hey cb....whereabouts are you in Surprise?

Closest cross streets are bullard & greenway.

greystoke · 12-18-2009, 12:16 PM

i'm waddell and cotton lane

CB24 · 12-18-2009, 12:21 PM

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i'm waddell and cotton lane

Dude we gotta hang out some time.

greystoke · 12-18-2009, 12:43 PM

yeah, i'd love to see what your working on.

**lolife99** · 12-18-2009, 12:51 PM

CB24,...
why not forget the donor truck.
Like I always say,... what used parts are you planning on reusing?

Most parts need to be new in my opinion.
Rotors, calipers, bearings, brake pads, ball joints, tie rod ends, idler arm, etc.

I would just post a wtb ad for spindles and dust shields. (or buy drop spindles)
The crossmember you have is fine and so are the a-arms.

**lolife99** · 12-18-2009, 12:53 PM

I have an entire front frame stub I would sell for $50 if you were only closer.

12-17-2009, 10:30 AM	#1
CB24 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 138	suspension swap question Ok I have a 69' c10. I want power brakes with disc up front. In another post someone suggested I buy a 73-87 donor truck & swap crossmembers & pretty much rob what I need for my truck. As hard as it would be for me to do that (I love the 73-87's) I've been hunting for a donor. My question is will the same principles apply to a 73-87 suburban 2wd or are the suspensions different between the suburbans & trucks?

12-17-2009, 10:39 AM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: suspension swap question 73-87 suburban and trucks are the same. if you could find a 71/72 chevy parts trucks, they will have disk, and 5 lug all the way around and you wont have to modify the rear end. we bought a 72 as a parts trucks and swapped the front xmember, rearend, booster, ps , etc. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 12-17-2009 at 10:44 AM.

12-17-2009, 09:41 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: suspension swap question Just to to clarify- 71-87 C10 trucks. Burbs go all the way to 91. Blazers are the same as well, but 2wd ended in 82. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-18-2009, 11:41 AM	#5
CB24 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 138	Re: suspension swap question I picked up an 85' burban last night for $800. The only problem is my wife went with me & fell in love with it! She wants me to leave it alone & fix it up now! Its in really good condition considering its age & has been in arizona all its life. The guy still had the window sticker from a dealership in Mesa in 1985! Talk about all time back fires! Hahaha. Last edited by CB24; 12-18-2009 at 11:44 AM.

12-18-2009, 12:06 PM	#6
greystoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buckeye, Arizona Posts: 694	Re: suspension swap question hey cb....whereabouts are you in Surprise? __________________ "Fear makes the wolf look bigger" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305629

12-18-2009, 12:16 PM	#8
greystoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buckeye, Arizona Posts: 694	Re: suspension swap question i'm waddell and cotton lane __________________ "Fear makes the wolf look bigger" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305629

12-18-2009, 12:43 PM	#10
greystoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buckeye, Arizona Posts: 694	Re: suspension swap question yeah, i'd love to see what your working on. __________________ "Fear makes the wolf look bigger" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305629

12-18-2009, 12:51 PM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: suspension swap question CB24,... why not forget the donor truck. Like I always say,... what used parts are you planning on reusing? Most parts need to be new in my opinion. Rotors, calipers, bearings, brake pads, ball joints, tie rod ends, idler arm, etc. I would just post a wtb ad for spindles and dust shields. (or buy drop spindles) The crossmember you have is fine and so are the a-arms. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 12-18-2009 at 12:52 PM.

12-18-2009, 12:53 PM	#12
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: suspension swap question I have an entire front frame stub I would sell for $50 if you were only closer. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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