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Old 10-21-2003, 11:42 AM   #1
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Question Drum to Disc

OLA all how's it hang'n !

Anyway I was wondering how much work it would be to change, Jenna's burb from drums up front to disc up front? What do I need ? I guess it really dosen't matter the drums work well, but down the road I will be wanting to change out the drums ! Mabe ! I guess someone could let me know what it takes to be a member of the drums up front club !

Any info would be great :p Thanks a lot, Landon
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Old 10-21-2003, 02:16 PM   #2
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kind of a standard swap, a lotta people are taking the entire engine cradle/crossmember section from a donor truck and swapping it in, but you can buy a conversion kit with everything new, or just get the pieces from a junkyard truck...

someone on the board who's dunnit can give you a list of everything you'll need, but it's not difficult...
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Old 10-21-2003, 02:29 PM   #3
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I was thinking abotu getting a disc kit from gmcpaul. Seemed like the cheapest/easiest way to go.
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Old 10-21-2003, 04:12 PM   #4
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Ive gone the other route, piece by piece, junkyards, board members, Auto parts stores. Surely could have saved time w/ kit but not $$$.
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Old 10-21-2003, 05:35 PM   #5
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got mine off a `71 1/2 ton. i got upper and lower control arms, spindles with new pads and calipers,power steering box and pump with mounting brackets and the power booster with the master and proportion valve for $375. don`t know if i paid too much but i did`nt have to pull it and i did`nt want to swap x-members. still need the center link for the `71 suspension i think. not sure yet.
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Old 10-22-2003, 10:05 AM   #6
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Thanks for the info guys ! :p Anyone else ?
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Old 10-22-2003, 11:32 AM   #7
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to bad your so far away, I have an entire front crossmember and 5 lug disc front end for sale right now.
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