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03-27-2006, 06:51 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Clinton Utah
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Just got a 69 C20...got questions
Just got this beauty and I was wondering a few things. Anyone go from the 8 lug hubs on the 3/4 to 6 Lugs? The reason I ask is I have alot more options for disk brakes if I go to six lug hubs. Do they make a kit? Do they have a website?
Also I was wanting to get some opinions on which type of power brake set up to use. I think I would rather go with a hydro-boost versus a vacuum booster. I have never owned anything with non power brakes but I would imagine that the old lines woould need to be changed to support higher fluid pressures. One more thing, anyone know if they make an abs kit for these trucks??? There is a lot I plan on doing but I would like to start with the brakes first. Here is some pictures for your viewing pleasure. Thanks Josh |
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03-27-2006, 08:16 AM
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Re: Just got a 69 C20...got questions
8 lug front disc brakes are very common and easy to do, and you can keep your rearend 8 lug for matching bolt patterns.
All GM trucks from 71 and up came stock with disc brakes. You can swap the brakes onto your truck in several different ways. It's an easy deal, very doable in a weekend. Find a later model 3/4 ton with discs in a junkyard or on the parts board.
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03-27-2006, 09:03 AM
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Re: Just got a 69 C20...got questions
Welcome to the board!! That's a clean looking truck! My 71 has the dana 44 front with discs and they are plentiful. No idea on the abs tho.
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03-27-2006, 10:57 AM
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Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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Re: Just got a 69 C20...got questions
Welcome to the board. Great looking truck. Here is a link to my info about the hydroboost I am using.
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03-27-2006, 11:24 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: ** THE FALL GUY **CHICAGO IL
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Re: Just got a 69 C20...got questions
yea welcome to the board...
sweet truck..4x4  love the color..we got twin trucks  a site...your on the only site you will ever need... your pal mark 
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03-28-2006, 06:58 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Clinton Utah
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Re: Just got a 69 C20...got questions
Wow, thanks for all the replies...you guys sure know how to make someone feel at home...I cant wait to get home for my mid-tour from Korea and tear into it. My wife actually bought it for me last week so I have had some time to explore my options. Thanks again everyone...
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03-29-2006, 01:20 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NW, WA.
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Re: Just got a 69 C20...got questions
I recently finished a Disk-front Dana 44 upgrade, power steering and added a power brake booster to my 67 K20. It was pretty easy. I used a D44 from a 75' GM truck and it was a direct bolt in. I now have a sharper turning radius and can hit my nose to the steering wheel in a panic stop. I'm running Warn Premium hubs now rather than the old spicers which are hard to get parts for, but it looks like you already have those installed.
No more leaking knuckle seals to worry about either. Parts needed: Power brake booster/mount/pedal rod Master cly that matches the booster (Delco-Moraine or Bendix) They need to be matched Disk/Drum brake p-block Front brake lines (smaller than the stock drum brake lines for the increased pressure) 8-Lug D-44 w/ disks Lotsa brake fluid Time & space to do it. Clean truck you have there, good luck! Last edited by Americanrider; 03-29-2006 at 01:22 AM. |
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03-29-2006, 01:41 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North
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Re: Just got a 69 C20...got questions
Welcome To The Board From The Great White North! That's a great looking 4x4 ya got yourself!!
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03-29-2006, 02:28 AM
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Re: Just got a 69 C20...got questions
welcome josh, does your wife have a sister? i sure would like a clean looking truck like that
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03-29-2006, 04:57 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Clinton Utah
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Re: Just got a 69 C20...got questions
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Again thanks for all the pointers and compliments. This site rules, I spent forever searching around...rage'nrat 638 said it best "this site is the only site I will need" for my 97 GMC sierra too...now my ford is gonna feel left out hehe
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