staying with 6 lug for now
1969 w/ 4 drums. I need to swap from drums to disc. I know there are a LOT of threads on this but just to clarify and make sure I've got it say I want to source a complete brake setup from a 73-87.
I'll need rotors from an 88-98 2500? Do I need different ball joints? what else? |
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What year truck?
What suspension is under the truck now? |
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Sorry about that. I did an edit.
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The most simple swap would be:
1) 63-70 conversion spindles ($229 EVERYWHERE) 2) 6-lug aftermarket rotors 3) 71-80 HD calipers and bearings 4) 71-72 M/C 5) 71-72 or aftermarket prop valve |
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I can find plenty of kits. I specified I wanted to source these from a donor or two.
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It's spindles and rotors. They rest can be sourced locally at your parts store. IF you want to use a donor. Use 71-72 truck parts or 73-87 truck parts. Swap the entire crossmember assembly and then add these rotors. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/clp-cp4r-6 MY OPINION,... all donor parts are wore out junk. All tie rods, ball joints and bearings need to be replaced. I was trying to help you by NOT mixing and matching parts. Conversion spindles are the best answer for 60-70 drum brake truck owners wanting disc brakes. No ball joints to change. No tie rods to change. Sorry I wasn't helpful enough. Can someone else help? |
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No, no, You were very helpful. Now I know I need to spend less time on this forum if any at all. I know now that any question I ask is just wrong. I already knew that. I'm married.
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You didn't ask the wrong question.
I just answered you wrong. |
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Keith layed out everything you needed to do your conversion. :metal: |
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Its all good on here these guys know their stuff.
now looking at your title I don't think you can do a swap with donor truck stuff and keep your 6 lug. I think all these common "salvage yard swaps" are gonna get you 5 lug. Now a kit from a vendor will keep you 6 lug but at a price. Good luck Dave |
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