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Old 03-20-2002, 07:57 AM   #1
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I am going to install disc brakes up front. Will be using 2" drop spindles for 73 yr. model. Will the lower ball joints need to be for the year model of the spindles or the model of the truck it is going on and 1" or 1 1/4" rotor.
Any suggestions on where to buy parts needed.

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Okay, I did the EXACT setup on my 71. Here goes.....yes the upper and lower joints will fit the 73 drop spindle. You will have to replace both tie rod ends as they are shorter and thicker than the 71/72 stuff. If you don't change to the 1 1/4" rotor, be prepared to put in a pair of wheel spacers to get the tie-rod to inside wheel end clearances. I'm pretty sure if you change to the 1 1/4" rotors, you MAY need oto change to calipers. I've been on spacers and haven't had any problems. Hope this helps.
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Old 03-20-2002, 08:09 AM   #3
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Edit change 2.......you MAY need to change THE calipers......
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Old 03-20-2002, 10:26 AM   #4
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you need to order the balljoints & tie rods for the year of the spindle.....the upper ball joint is different from 72 to 73,also I think the outer tie rod end is different(on the taper). Also going from a 70,you may need to change center link & tierod assemblies(inner/outer/sleeve).....69 longhorn.

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Old 03-20-2002, 02:43 PM   #5
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So if I understand correctly I will need a
1 1/4" Rotor. The spindles are different according to the rotor thickness, right?
Buy upper and lower ball joints for the yr. spindle.

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Old 03-20-2002, 02:53 PM   #6
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My mistake, sorry, I did'nt read the truck is a 70, I am running the 1" rotor on the 73 spindle, the diameter on the spindle is the same for both. The ball joints upper and lower will need 73 and up stuff, don't want to take ya down the wrong path...thanks longhorn..
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Old 03-20-2002, 03:10 PM   #7
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Im not sure on the cut off date,but i think the 1" rotors were used on some apps 80 & up. Most of the older stuff that i have been into has had the heavy rotors. i have seen that job done several ways,but the easiest....)if you dont have spindles already),may be to pick up a set to bolt in for your app. I converted my 69 several yrs ago,when there werent many parts available. You will find that the lower a arms have a different steering stop,& will shorten the steerin radius(i used 71-72 lower arms),& have 75 spindles(cut coil drop). I set it up to use a bell Tech spindle(73 up was available).......talking with bell tech,they said use the ball joints,& outer tie rod for the 73 -79 spindle. There have also been some differences noted in the center link,so if you go for 71-79, you should be ok there. lenghts are also different on tie rods & sleeves.....so i can see why some guys are swappin a complete crossmember(all the parts are off 1 truck). Here is a link to spindles for your app..... http://www.classicperform.com/discdrop.htm
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