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Originally Posted by Asshat

I am estimating to convert my 63 C20 to FRONT disc brakes, it would cost about $550, if I purchased new spindles.
$300 Spindles (NEW from the truck shop)
$100 Rotors (NEW Rock Auto)
$60 Calipers (NEW Rock Auto)
$25 Brake Pads (NEW Rock Auto)
$50 Misc tie rods, ball joints

I guess I may as well keep it all 8-lug, since it would probably cost a lot more to convert to the 5 lug. And, i could keep the rear setup as drums for a while.

An 8-lug disc swap should be fairly easy to do from a wrecking yard donor or other used sources. That being said, sometimes time is money & new stuff can ultimately get you to the goal-line faster.

I usually try the used/dismantlers as my first option if it's an upgrade requiring 'supporting' pieces (clips, backing plates, hardware) that you usually can't get with 'new' aftermarket parts.