65 to 64 front end

[phraza]

Hey all,
I’ve come across a front suspension end from a 65 c10 that I can get for a decent price.

It’s fully powder coated and has all joints, springs, spindles and even a sway bar. A lot nicer than my factory rusty drums etc.

It’s out of a 65 c10, will it fit straight into my 64 c10? Attached a pic of the unit in question.

Also can get some newish rear trailing arms from the same 65, will they fit in my 64?

Thanks heaps!

[phraza]

Forgot to say, comes with 5 stud discs but will swap them for 6 stud for my truck

[The Rocknrod]

The cross-member itself will fit. I have no idea about the swap to six lug.

[phraza]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

The cross-member itself will fit. I have no idea about the swap to six lug.

Awesome thanks heaps. Yea with the front discs I just assumed I could take the 5 stud ones off and put 6 stud discs on (as the studs are part of the actual disc). I might be kidding myself though haha

[The Rocknrod]

You could just change your spindles and discs out. Sell the five lug units.

[phraza]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

You could just change your spindles and discs out. Sell the five lug units.

Ah so those spindles would only be for 5 lug? Can’t whack 6 lug disc on those spindles? (Sorry for the silly questions)

[The Rocknrod]

I'm not saying that. I just don't know and that would be an option for you.

[phraza]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

I'm not saying that. I just don't know and that would be an option for you.

Ah true, thanks heaps for the advice!

Should be getting some near new rear trailing arms and lowering springs which is exciting (parts are hard to find in New Zealand haha)

[Captainfab]

Yes that entire front suspension will bolt up under your '64. Those appear to be dropped spindles. You can also just change all of the parts except for the crossmember, that way you don't have to pull your engine. Unless your engine is already out, then it would be less work to swap the entire suspension. There should be no problem changing those 5 x 5 rotors for the aftermarket 6 x 5.5 rotors. They are designed to be a direct swap for the 5 lug rotors.

[phraza]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Yes that entire front suspension will bolt up under your '64. Those appear to be dropped spindles. There should be no problem changing those 5 x 5 rotors for the aftermarket 6 x 5.5 rotors. They are designed to be a direct swap for the 5 lug rotors.

Wicked thanks heaps! Exciting as I’ve wanted to lower it and add discs for ages!

Should be able to get those discs here in NZ fairly easy too

[phraza]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Yes that entire front suspension will bolt up under your '64. Those appear to be dropped spindles. You can also just change all of the parts except for the crossmember, that way you don't have to pull your engine. Unless your engine is already out, then it would be less work to swap the entire suspension. There should be no problem changing those 5 x 5 rotors for the aftermarket 6 x 5.5 rotors. They are designed to be a direct swap for the 5 lug rotors.

Quick question around the crossmember and how it’s attached to the engine mount. Attached a pic of where the mounts meet the crossmember.

Do I have to pull the engine or could I support the engine weight and undo the two bolts (one each side) and switch out the crossmember? (Sorry this is all new for me) - I have a 1978 350 in it
Sorry the photo below wouldn’t rotate properly

[nsb29]

Yes you can support the motor no need to pull it

[phraza]

Originally Posted by nsb29

Yes you can support the motor no need to pull it

Cheers heaps!

[Captainfab]

Or you can do as I mentioned last night and just install all the new components onto your existing crossmember. It will not be fun getting to all the crossmember bolts with the engine in place.

[phraza]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Or you can do as I mentioned last night and just install all the new components onto your existing crossmember. It will not be fun getting to all the crossmember bolts with the engine in place.

Yea that’s a good point, think I will assess it when I start to pull it down. Cheers for the advice, appreciate it

Picked up the parts today, ended up with rear panhard, trailing arms and springs for cheap too. All early classic parts which is awesome

[Chevy Fleetside]

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=357610 This thread gives you an idea of what it takes to swap out cross members. You won't have to drill out any holes if you are using a 65 cross member.

[phraza]

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=357610 This thread gives you an idea of what it takes to swap out cross members. You won't have to drill out any holes if you are using a 65 cross member.

Wicked thank you, good read!