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Old 04-27-2015, 08:00 PM   #1
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Identifing 70 disc brake conversion

I have looked over numerous post. May have overlooked it somewhere. Is there any way to identify what front disc conversion has been done on my truck. It's a 70 Chevy that already had the swap done but I'm not sure what year I need to get drop spindles for. It has rubber bushings on the control arms. 1 1/4 thick rotors. I've done gotten myself confused by looking and reading over and over. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Old 04-27-2015, 08:06 PM   #2
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Re: Identifing 70 disc brake conversion

Rubber a-arm bushings means 73-87.
Just get drop spindles for the HD rotors since there was also a light duty version from 81-87.
Pics would help.
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Old 04-27-2015, 08:41 PM   #3
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Re: Identifing 70 disc brake conversion

Check to see if pic is there.
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Old 04-27-2015, 08:42 PM   #4
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Re: Identifing 70 disc brake conversion

And again.
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Old 04-27-2015, 09:09 PM   #5
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Re: Identifing 70 disc brake conversion

lolife is spot on. He helped me identify my brakes a year or so ago. I have the same setup. You'll need drop spindles for 73-87 HD rotors. Your calipers, rotors and most likely your tie rods and steering linkage are 73-87 as well. Just program yourself to buy 73-87 HD parts for your steering components and your all set.
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Old 04-27-2015, 09:23 PM   #6
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Re: Identifing 70 disc brake conversion

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lolife is spot on. He helped me identify my brakes a year or so ago. I have the same setup. You'll need drop spindles for 73-87 HD rotors. Your calipers, rotors and most likely your tie rods and steering linkage are 73-87 as well. Just program yourself to buy 73-87 HD parts for your steering components and your all set.
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Old 04-27-2015, 09:33 PM   #7
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Re: Identifing 70 disc brake conversion

It amazes me the knowledge of these board members on these trucks. No question the best forum for the 67-72's. Thanks.
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Old 04-27-2015, 09:39 PM   #8
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Re: Identifing 70 disc brake conversion

Haha, I'm only passing on what Lolife taught me! Now you can do the same for the next fella in this position.
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Old 04-27-2015, 11:23 PM   #9
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Re: Identifing 70 disc brake conversion

Same here, I have learned so much from Keith on these front ends. He is the MAN...Jim
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