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Re: Best way to adapt 73/87 spindles to a 68?
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Originally Posted by MikeB
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,
No issue, I have no idea why they changed it, I think the newer one is weaker than the 6096. I also suspected they used the same center links on squares until I mounted this last crossmember under my 68. Had a 6096 ready to install when I found out the differences in them.
I think I may still have a GSP catalog in the cabinet, I'll have to dig through the piles and check...
Smitty
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