72 spindles on a 69 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jerry Jones · 02-13-2008, 01:15 PM

Well my cousin (member El Jay)'s computer is down and is in the process of getting a new one. He asked me to ask the gurus here because he was sitting in one of his two peekups listening to the radio in his driveway, when a feller drove up in his a '72. He said that he had another '72 on his property that he has parted out everything that he needs and wanted to know if El Jay wanted a set of '72 spindles for his '69, I searched but everything came back "drop spindles".

Long story short (too late

), what would he need to know and what else would he need to purchase to make this happen. Any input would be most awsome dudes.

Thanx

JJ

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-13-2008, 07:04 PM

The upper ball joints have to be replaced and the tie rods used from the 72. I cannot think of anything else that is needed but if changing to discs, using the whole cross member assembly from the 72 is an option.

Jim

69rut · 02-13-2008, 08:12 PM

You will need to use the upper and lower ball joints from the donor truck, but they will bolt/press in the the '69 control arms. The tie rod ends are the same, but the tie rod (threaded part) on the 71-72's is larger in diameter.

70C10Step · 02-13-2008, 11:13 PM

I am doing the same swap and I pulled all my parts off my 72 donor truck. Ordered new ball joints from ECE....

Jerry Jones · 02-13-2008, 11:54 PM

Great guys, this is what he needed. I will pass it on tonight. Then I may have to have a look @ the guys leftovers for myself.

killer71 · 02-14-2008, 12:08 AM

i have a set of freshly powder coated spindles off of killer if things fall through

Bus Ted Knuckle · 02-14-2008, 02:13 AM

You also have to trim the steering stop on the 72 spindles, but it's doable. About the tie-rod ends, you will need the whole tie-rod form the 72. The drum brake tie-rod ends are different, and 72 ends will not work with the drum brake inners. I found that out the hard way.

70C10Step · 02-14-2008, 05:07 AM

Does anybody have a picture of trimming the steering stop.

Jerry Jones · 02-19-2008, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70C10Step

Does anybody have a picture of trimming the steering stop.

That would be a big help too!

Bus Ted Knuckle · 02-20-2008, 03:53 AM

Jerry, this is what I did. So far it is working fine. This picture is from the rear of the passenger side spindle. Trim along the red line.

Jerry Jones · 02-20-2008, 08:30 AM

Thanx BTK, you da man.

02-13-2008, 01:15 PM	#1
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	72 spindles on a 69 Well my cousin (member El Jay)'s computer is down and is in the process of getting a new one. He asked me to ask the gurus here because he was sitting in one of his two peekups listening to the radio in his driveway, when a feller drove up in his a '72. He said that he had another '72 on his property that he has parted out everything that he needs and wanted to know if El Jay wanted a set of '72 spindles for his '69, I searched but everything came back "drop spindles". Long story short (too late ), what would he need to know and what else would he need to purchase to make this happen. Any input would be most awsome dudes. Thanx JJ __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

02-13-2008, 07:04 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: 72 spindles on a 69 The upper ball joints have to be replaced and the tie rods used from the 72. I cannot think of anything else that is needed but if changing to discs, using the whole cross member assembly from the 72 is an option. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

02-13-2008, 08:12 PM	#3
69rut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SE Virginia Posts: 158	Re: 72 spindles on a 69 You will need to use the upper and lower ball joints from the donor truck, but they will bolt/press in the the '69 control arms. The tie rod ends are the same, but the tie rod (threaded part) on the 71-72's is larger in diameter. __________________ trailers are for boats

02-13-2008, 11:13 PM	#4
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: 72 spindles on a 69 I am doing the same swap and I pulled all my parts off my 72 donor truck. Ordered new ball joints from ECE.... __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

02-13-2008, 11:54 PM	#5
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: 72 spindles on a 69 Great guys, this is what he needed. I will pass it on tonight. Then I may have to have a look @ the guys leftovers for myself. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

02-14-2008, 12:08 AM	#6
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: 72 spindles on a 69 i have a set of freshly powder coated spindles off of killer if things fall through __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

02-14-2008, 02:13 AM	#7
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: 72 spindles on a 69 You also have to trim the steering stop on the 72 spindles, but it's doable. About the tie-rod ends, you will need the whole tie-rod form the 72. The drum brake tie-rod ends are different, and 72 ends will not work with the drum brake inners. I found that out the hard way. __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

02-14-2008, 05:07 AM	#8
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: 72 spindles on a 69 Does anybody have a picture of trimming the steering stop. __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

02-20-2008, 03:53 AM	#10
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: 72 spindles on a 69 Jerry, this is what I did. So far it is working fine. This picture is from the rear of the passenger side spindle. Trim along the red line. Attached Images __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

02-20-2008, 08:30 AM	#11
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: 72 spindles on a 69 Thanx BTK, you da man. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!



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