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09-04-2021, 09:45 PM
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front suspension
This front suspension is 1985 8 lug. My trucks 1966 C20.
they want 350.00. Just want your opinion of it to replace my drum suspension |
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09-04-2021, 11:01 PM
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Re: front suspension
The price seems fair but will your wheels clear the calipers?
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09-05-2021, 01:56 AM
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Re: front suspension
Sounds like a fairly economical way to upgrade to disc brakes. I would likely replace all of the ball joints, inner and out tie-rods, pitman and pull man arm. They will add to the cost of upgrading but I'm of the mind to replace it all now while putting it all back together.
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09-09-2021, 09:58 AM
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Re: front suspension
I’m in the process of the same swap (88 3/4 suburban front end onto a 1966 C20) - you’ll need to accommodate the power steering and change in brakes as well, but the price seems right.
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09-09-2021, 11:47 AM
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Re: front suspension
I paid 300 for a 73 1/2 ton suspension. Since this is a 3/4 ton you might be able to find one at Pick and Pull for a fraction of that price.
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09-10-2021, 09:39 AM
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Re: front suspension
If it's already pulled & everything is there, the price is not bad. Free is always better but if obtaining the parts is easier & everything is there, time is money. I would try to get the factory 8-lug front wheels as part of the deal if @ all possible.
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09-10-2021, 03:03 PM
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Re: front suspension
Decided to skip on it and get spindles that match my truck so I could use original parts. Thought down the road it would be easier to keep track of.
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09-10-2021, 04:32 PM
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Re: front suspension
I picked up a c20 full rolling chassis 1977 (?) for a future conversion on a 1964-1966 C20-30
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