Another disc brake conversion question

[NC67Chev]

Hey guys! I pretty much know my options regarding converting to front discs. However, I'm not real clear as to whether or not there is any advantage to 71 - 72 ball joints and tie rod ends vs using the earlier ones? Are they better, more durable, etc? Thanks!

[lolife99]

My opinion,... there is no reason to convert to 71-72 or 73-87 disc brakes,...
since there are now 63-70 conversion spindles.
From the spindle-out they take the same parts.
Your original steering parts will be fine if they are in good condition.

[NC67Chev]

Originally Posted by lolife99

My opinion,... there is no reason to convert to 71-72 or 73-87 disc brakes,...
since there are now 63-70 conversion spindles.
From the spindle-out they take the same parts.
Your original steering parts will be fine if they are in good condition.

Thanks for the reply! That's my plan. I just wanted to know in case I get in to it and determine that the ball joints need to be replaced.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by NC67Chev

Thanks for the reply! That's my plan. I just wanted to know in case I get in to it and determine that the ball joints need to be replaced.

And if they do,... buy new '67 balljoints.
QUALITY balljoints.
Not the cheapest thing at the parts store.

There is no need to change balljoints and steering parts anymore.
I had to do that back in the late 80's because 73-87 spindles were the only choice.
Companies like CPP try to sell these 73-87 conversion kits,... which is crazy.
Because they sell 63-70 and 71-72 spindles also.
Must be alot of profit in those stupid kits.

[NC67Chev]

I guess Moog is one of the better to use?

[CC69Rat]

^^ yes.. Go ahead and pay the extra few dollars for Moog parts.

[andrewmp6]

Yeah moog is one of the better brands to buy,Hes talking about the house brands with the lifetime warranty those are junk.