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10-22-2003, 04:11 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Indianapolis
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Front Crossmember
I have a 1968 C-10 and want to upgrade to front disc brakes. I have read several suggestions about installing a new crossmember (Saddle) from a 1973 to 1985 to accomplish this. I also have several sources with just upgrade kits.
I'm not sure as to which is the most cost effective way to go....leave the stock saddle and upgrade or to install a later crossmember? It seems to be best to go to a salvage yard and just buy the crossmember because of the hardware. Thank you, |
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10-22-2003, 06:35 PM
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Fabricate till you "puke"
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Ill
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probably the cheapest route would be to swap in the later crossmember. I prefer the old steel bushings, & have kept the stock crossmember. I have 71-72 lower a arms, with 75 spindles, ball joints,tierod assys & centerlink. The swap can be done either way, & just depends if you have the eng in the truck or out. Its easier to swap the crossmember as a complete unit , if the eng is out of the truck. good luck,crazyL
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69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears.... |
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10-22-2003, 06:42 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Indianapolis
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Thanks,
The engine is out......I'm down to the rolling frame. I found a 1985 unit that seems to be in good shape. I'm able to buy all the brake hardware with it. |
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10-23-2003, 08:22 PM
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My Thoughts Exactly!
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Ohio
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Get the master cylinder and prop valve too if you can. It'll make it a lot easier to use all the components from the same donor.
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