70 c10 six stud

[madmoggy]

Hi I have a six stud set up on drum brakes allround
can I get a rotor brake set up for the front and keep six stud or is there an
adapter to conv six to five ?
also how much of a job is it to lower the front susp,i want to lower it about 2to3 inches ,it is standard hieght at the minute.
Thanks Si

[68 Longbed Dan]

Hey there Mad! Welcome from one new member to another! I am sure you could find kits to convert your front drums to discs and keep the six lug. For my 68 I took the front crossmember and rear axle from an 80's diesel chevy to convert everything to 5 lug and get disc brakes/power streering from the use of a hydro booster.

As far as lowering? It's very very easy and you have a few options. Some people cut coils off of their springs but it alters the ride and I wouldn't recommend it. LMC or Early Classic Industries sells lowering springs for a decent price, or you could get a set of drop spindles for the front again from either of these companies. Depends on your current budget really.

[madmoggy]

Hi Dan I have a booster to fit on it so will see what the brakes are like after that.
If Im not happy will have to fit discs.
will fitting the lower springs screw up the steering geometry /toe in/ out etc

[68 Longbed Dan]

Really just depends on how drastic you go. It won't be horribly bad after you lower it, but you should still always er on the side of caution and go get it aligned. You'll save yourself in tires and ball joints down the road if you do it right the first time really.