65 frame/front 72 disc brake/steering questions? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LeRoy · 10-04-2003, 09:50 PM

I'm putting a 72 front crossmember complete with all 72 steering linkage ect. into my 65? Short 2wd frame.
Questions:
-I noticed that the rod that hangs off the passenger side frame and attaches to the steering linkage is bent differently/more of an angle then the original one. What's the name of this rod for future reference? Should I drill a new upper hole or put the original back on. I'm not sure why they are bent differently. Does it have to do with the 3/8" dimples that were on the 72 frame attachment points?
-When putting on the 72 Power steering box. Can I just use some 3/8" flat stock to compensate for the 65 not have the dimples to clear the steering box? Then simply drill 2 new holes.
Thanks in advance

our64 · 10-04-2003, 10:39 PM

I think what you are talking about is the DRAG LINK. I used all the components from a 71 on my 64 short box. I did use the 71 drag link and very carefully re drilled the holes in the frame for that one. I had the ols fram from the 71 for reference. I have had the front end aligned and there were no problems. I can send you a photo tomorrow if you like

LeRoy · 10-04-2003, 10:46 PM

Thanks for the reply. I'd much appreciate those pics

our64 · 10-06-2003, 10:13 AM

Here is my stock 64 cross member with all the steering components,disc brakes etc from a 71. I think if I did it again I would have switched the whole cross member. The angle and position I drilled the frame I took off the 71 frame. Good Luck. I don,t think it matters but I still have the manual box on ,but will be putting the power steering box on soon

LeRoy · 10-06-2003, 04:33 PM

You used washers to space it out. How far is it spaced. I'm thinking about 3/8"

our64 · 10-06-2003, 08:08 PM

Sorry..Yeah your right. I think I used thick wall tubing and cut spacers the same hieght as the dimples. Im sure washers would do too, I just think a spacer looks better..Good luck, hope the picture helped

65' sleeper · 10-25-2003, 02:20 PM

I used my stock drag link. I did not do a whole crossmember swap, but I am using a 71' power steering box and all 71' disc brake components. Everything lines up perfectly. It may be different if you have the 71' crossmember, but I have never heard of anyone having to change the drag link. Have you tried just using your stock one?

LeRoy · 11-01-2003, 03:00 AM

I'm going to check it out. I've got both setups and would rather not have to drill any holes

10-04-2003, 09:50 PM	#1
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	65 frame/front 72 disc brake/steering questions? I'm putting a 72 front crossmember complete with all 72 steering linkage ect. into my 65? Short 2wd frame. Questions: -I noticed that the rod that hangs off the passenger side frame and attaches to the steering linkage is bent differently/more of an angle then the original one. What's the name of this rod for future reference? Should I drill a new upper hole or put the original back on. I'm not sure why they are bent differently. Does it have to do with the 3/8" dimples that were on the 72 frame attachment points? -When putting on the 72 Power steering box. Can I just use some 3/8" flat stock to compensate for the 65 not have the dimples to clear the steering box? Then simply drill 2 new holes. Thanks in advance __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

10-04-2003, 10:46 PM	#3
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	Thanks for the reply. I'd much appreciate those pics __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

10-06-2003, 10:13 AM	#4
our64 http://public.fotki.com/street Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 169	Drag Link pictures Here is my stock 64 cross member with all the steering components,disc brakes etc from a 71. I think if I did it again I would have switched the whole cross member. The angle and position I drilled the frame I took off the 71 frame. Good Luck. I don,t think it matters but I still have the manual box on ,but will be putting the power steering box on soon Attached Images

10-06-2003, 04:33 PM	#5
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	You used washers to space it out. How far is it spaced. I'm thinking about 3/8" __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

11-01-2003, 03:00 AM	#8
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	I'm going to check it out. I've got both setups and would rather not have to drill any holes __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

10-04-2003, 10:39 PM	#2
our64 http://public.fotki.com/street Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 169	I think what you are talking about is the DRAG LINK. I used all the components from a 71 on my 64 short box. I did use the 71 drag link and very carefully re drilled the holes in the frame for that one. I had the ols fram from the 71 for reference. I have had the front end aligned and there were no problems. I can send you a photo tomorrow if you like

10-06-2003, 08:08 PM	#6
our64 http://public.fotki.com/street Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 169	Sorry..Yeah your right. I think I used thick wall tubing and cut spacers the same hieght as the dimples. Im sure washers would do too, I just think a spacer looks better..Good luck, hope the picture helped

10-25-2003, 02:20 PM	#7
65' sleeper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6	I used my stock drag link. I did not do a whole crossmember swap, but I am using a 71' power steering box and all 71' disc brake components. Everything lines up perfectly. It may be different if you have the 71' crossmember, but I have never heard of anyone having to change the drag link. Have you tried just using your stock one?



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