66 spindle

[richards72chevy]

I have a 66 half ton with a messed up spindle the only spindles I can find are on 3/4 ton and 1 tons.Are these spindles the same or am I going to have to hunt down a half ton?

[The Rocknrod]

Stock height:
https://www.performanceonline.com/we...rake-spindles/
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/w...ckup/year/1966
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/c...ckup/year/1966

[cwcarpenter98]

I believe the stock drum brake spindles are different between the series.

If you were thinking about going disc brakes, now is the time to do it. If you're planning to stick with the drums, you can check with Aspen Auto (https://www.aspenautoaz.com/) or you could become a subscribing member of the site and post a WTB on the parts section.

The stock drum spindle for a 1/2 ton is the same from 63-70, so availability is fairly decent with all the conversions to discs

[richards72chevy]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Stock height:
https://www.performanceonline.com/we...rake-spindles/
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/w...ckup/year/1966
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/c...ckup/year/1966

I'm sorry I left out the detail of these being stock drum brakes.

[richards72chevy]

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

I believe the stock drum brake spindles are different between the series.

If you were thinking about going disc brakes, now is the time to do it. If you're planning to stick with the drums, you can check with Aspen Auto (https://www.aspenautoaz.com/) or you could become a subscribing member of the site and post a WTB on the parts section.

Yeah I have thought about going to disc brakes.I know I would have no problem swapping out the spindles It just seems like messing with the pedal assembly and push rod would be a pain.I will check out that website.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by richards72chevy

Yeah I have thought about going to disc brakes.I know I would have no problem swapping out the spindles It just seems like messing with the pedal assembly and push rod would be a pain.I will check out that website.

You don't necessarily have to change/mess with the pedal assembly push rod other than the initial adapting. Some of the more inclusive kits will usually have everything you need.

If you have a bad spindle, now is the time for the update to discs unless you have quick & easy access to a replacement unit.

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by richards72chevy

Yeah I have thought about going to disc brakes.I know I would have no problem swapping out the spindles It just seems like messing with the pedal assembly and push rod would be a pain.I will check out that website.

I used a disc kit for my truck, but kept it manual brakes. The kit I purchased had the master and necessary push rod components to be a simple install to the stock pedals in the cab.

If you do decide to stay with the drums, at the very least, you should consider switching to the 67-70 master cylinder that has two lines if you haven't already. The additional safety from having separate lines for front and rear is worth the swap.

[67C10Step]

Wish you were closer. I got a pair of stock drum spindles I took out of my 67. I’d give you what you need unless you want to do disc brake.

[richards72chevy]

Originally Posted by 67C10Step

Wish you were closer. I got a pair of stock drum spindles I took out of my 67. I’d give you what you need unless you want to do disc brake.

I wish I was closer to.I didn't know the 67 interchanged with the 66.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by richards72chevy

I wish I was closer to.I didn't know the 67 interchanged with the 66.

Drum brake 1/2 ton spindles for a C10 (63-70) should be interchangeable.