Changing front drum to disk - 70 C-10

[Bucknbass]

Just bought a 70 C-10 with manual 4 wheel drum brakes. Want to change to power and disc on front. Wondering what year spindles I can use to convert to disc. Will buy new pads, rotors and reman calipers but thought I would try to find used spindles.

Also, anything special I need to know about converting to power brakes?
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[lolife99]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68&postcount=4

67-70 Crossmember Installed:
1) There are many advantage to leaving your 67-70 crossmember in place to add disc brakes.

2) 67-70 truck owners can now purchase "year specific" standard and drop spindles, from many aftermarket suspension vendors.
* No need to change ball joints.
* No need to change tie rod ends.
* These new "conversion disc brake spindles" are a true "bolt-on" mod to add disc brakes to your truck.

3) The 67-70 a-arms can also be used with any other (71-72 or 73-87) spindle, with a simple ball joint change.
* The upper and lower ball joints and outer tie rods must match the correct year of spindle you choose.

4) You will need a "conversion" rubber brake hose to connect your disc brake caliper to your existing steel brake line.
* 71-72 rubber brake hoses can be adapted.
* Much longer 73-87 brake hoses can also be adapted.
* Aftermarket steel braided brake hoses are an option.

5) Keeping your original 67-70 crossmember allows to to leave the engine and transmission in place.
* No need to remove drivetrain.
* No need to temporarily support the engine, while removing the crossmember.
* Complete disassembly of the front suspension also allows you the ability to clean, inspect, replace or rebuild all the individual components.

[Bucknbass]

Fantastic information! Thanks very much!!

One question. If I use a spindle from a 73 - 87 I can use my current A-arms but change ball joints and outer TRE? Just want to confirm my arms will work.
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[lolife99]

Originally Posted by Bucknbass

Fantastic information! Thanks very much!!

One question. If I use a spindle from a 73 - 87 I can use my current A-arms but change ball joints and outer TRE?
Just want to confirm my arms will work.
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