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Originally Posted by dmjlambert
I have a 1969 C-10 with manual stock drum brakes. I have purchased front stock height spindles, rotors, calipers, hoses, and rear drum brakes from a 1971 C-10.
This is what I've been reading for some good info:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=823192
I plan to keep:
1969 crossmember, center link, A-arms
1969 differential
I plan to get:
upper and lower ball joints for 1971-72
new brake hard lines for 1971-72
front brake hose mounting tabs for 1971-72
master cylinder and combination valve for 1971-72
5-lug axle for the differential
I have a question about tie rods. Do I get the outer part of the tie rods for 1971-72, and it will replace the outer part of the tie rods I have now? Is there anything to look out for when choosing the part?
Other things I will need to get ready?
What sort of shop would I look for in the Houston area for re-drilling the rear axles for 5-lug, or should I consider that re-drilling as an option? It is just better to get prepared axles? |
Since you are keeping your 69 centerlink:
The 71-72 outer tie rod are the wrong thread size and the opposite thread pitch compared to 67-70 outer tie rods.
You have two choices.
1) Use a 71-72 centerlink and 71-72 inner AND outer tie rods.
OR
2) 67-70 OUTER TIE RODS at the inner location.
Use a conversion tie rod adapter that goes from 5/8” to 11/16” threads,
Then use a 71-72 OUTER tie rod to connect to your spindle.
If you had purchased 63-70 conversion SPINDLES, you could have used ALL 69 original steering components.