Need options for front end upgrade for 1966 c20.

[inkfamous13]

Trying to upgrade this 66 c20 i got. Dont really want to 5 lug swap it. Would do disk brake 71-72 crossmember swap. Or 73-86 c10. But options for keeping it 8 lug are what? Any help or info is greatly appreciated. Since you cant swap out lower control arms cuz of the way these mount. Ive been seeing online guys saying theres a spindle swap from 94-99? Idk that uses a 3/4 ton lower ball joint? If this is a option what would i need to do a disk brake 3/4 ton spindle swap and what booster? Also what rear ends work? Theres a guy who has a full floating 98 8 lug with 3.73 gears. This sounds way better than my 4.99 gears now LMAO its bad. How difficult is it to swap in? Or should i just do a 5 lug swap. Im going to do this paint it and resale it. So im looking for what is more liked as far as c20 wise? I allways have bought and keep original. But this front end is wobbly and brakes are sketchy and rear is loose. Other than that its a solid fully optioned 66 c20? Ideas, help,info,direction all appreciated. Thanks.

[akaupp]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357610

[chevy.c10]

Originally Posted by akaupp

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357610

In the link he at around 9 minutes in he talks about taking the whole front crossmember and everything from a late model suburban that bolts in with no modification. I believe he is talking about the OBS chevy body style '88-'98 which is what I think your suffice for what your looking for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4yJWB8JLUA

He talks about the same thing on a different truck to if you interested to know more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDXzNLufVv0

[akaupp]

In the second video he mentions using a 1991 Suburban, which would be the same as 73-87 truck.

[chevy.c10]

Originally Posted by akaupp

In the second video he mentions using a 1991 Suburban, which would be the same as 73-87 truck.

No I don't believe so, I think that only includes OBS style vehicles 88-98.

[akaupp]

1991 was the last year of the square body for Suburbans.