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Re: Best way to adapt 73/87 spindles to a 68?
Smitty, thanks for the corrections. When I made that chart many years ago, I ASSumed that 73-87 parts were the same. For future reference I'll modify the chart to have three model year columns instead of two.
However, bottom line is I used the parts in red on my 69 C10 with 86 standard duty spindles.
BTW, I think the "T" suffix is simply the latest version with a powdered metal gusher bearing.
Another note: When I first did the conversion, I used adapter sleeves from Golden State Pickup Parts (remember them?), I always thought it was kludgy and might confuse a future owner or shop, so was glad to find the proper center link.
To the OP: You will probably have to hit some junkyards to find a center link, but the adapters will work in the meantime.
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Mike
1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes.
1982 C10 SWB -- sold
1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it!
1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming.
Retired as a factory automation products salesman.
Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop.
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Last edited by MikeB; 08-21-2022 at 09:28 AM.
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