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buster0104 · 02-09-2009, 05:16 PM

I finished the disc brake conversion today. Well almost. I wanted to swap the centerlink also. Everything came off a 71. My question is where do I drill the holes at in the frame? I bolted up everything. Tie rod ends, Hooked up the steering on the drivers side. Then hooked up the tie rods on the passenger side. The arm (don't know what it is called) that bolts up to the frame is way different than my 63. I have seen this swapped over and was told that you had to drill some holes. I hope I have explaned what I need well enough. Any pictures or info will be very helpfull. Thanks Dustin

Joey~AP · 02-09-2009, 05:24 PM

Pitman arm?

buster0104 · 02-09-2009, 05:43 PM

This is what I'm talking about. Not sure what it is called. Please help!
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protrash64 · 02-09-2009, 06:02 PM

That is a drag link, I believe.

maximum destruction · 02-09-2009, 06:36 PM

that's an idler arm.

protrash64 · 02-09-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by maximum destruction

that's an idler arm.

yeah, there you go!!!

buster0104 · 02-09-2009, 08:08 PM

It doesn't bolt up where the original one does. Witch I knew that. But how do I know where to bolt it up at. I know that I will have to drill new holes. But I don't want to drill a bunch of holes to figure it out. If someone has done this, could you direct me in the right direction?

Wolfinthesnow · 02-09-2009, 08:30 PM

I put a 76 front under my 63. Regretably, I cant remember where the holes were drilled. We used a couple of c-clamps to determine the best mounting spot. Enough room around my place to test drive. Very slowly of coarse, and not very far. Just enough to make sure everything was tracking correctly. Just my .02.

buster0104 · 02-09-2009, 09:01 PM

Thanks Wolf. I didn't think about that. I'll give it a try.

Alan's Classic · 02-10-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by maximum destruction

that's an idler arm.

I leveled my frame from side to side. I then leveled the center link and measured from crossmember to get it even then clamped the idler and drilled.

buster0104 · 02-10-2009, 12:50 AM

Thanks Allen! I just found a post where you were doing the same thing and reread you whole build thread. Again. Your doing a great job. Thanks for all the help guys. Guess I will give it a try soon. Dustin

ron19 · 02-10-2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I leveled my frame from side to side. I then leveled the center link and measured from crossmember to get it even then clamped the idler and drilled.

I did the same thing. Someone on the board was nice enough to post this pic of their idler arm mount for me and then I put mine on in about the same place and levelled everything out. Unfortunately, I only have the steering box view of mine, I could get the other side if you need it, it's much like this one posted.

buster0104 · 02-10-2009, 01:40 AM

Thanks ron19. That 2nd picture is exactly what I needed. How did it work out for you? Any problems?

02-09-2009, 05:16 PM	#1
buster0104 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: louisiana Posts: 31	Picture needed PLEASE! I finished the disc brake conversion today. Well almost. I wanted to swap the centerlink also. Everything came off a 71. My question is where do I drill the holes at in the frame? I bolted up everything. Tie rod ends, Hooked up the steering on the drivers side. Then hooked up the tie rods on the passenger side. The arm (don't know what it is called) that bolts up to the frame is way different than my 63. I have seen this swapped over and was told that you had to drill some holes. I hope I have explaned what I need well enough. Any pictures or info will be very helpfull. Thanks Dustin

02-09-2009, 05:24 PM	#2
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Picture needed PLEASE! Pitman arm? __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

02-09-2009, 05:43 PM	#3
buster0104 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: louisiana Posts: 31	Re: Picture needed PLEASE! This is what I'm talking about. Not sure what it is called. Please help!

02-09-2009, 06:02 PM	#4
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02-09-2009, 06:36 PM	#5
maximum destruction In House Collision Technician Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cartersville, ga. Posts: 53	Re: Picture needed PLEASE! that's an idler arm. __________________ MAXIMUM DESTRUCTION

02-09-2009, 08:08 PM	#7
buster0104 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: louisiana Posts: 31	Re: Picture needed PLEASE! It doesn't bolt up where the original one does. Witch I knew that. But how do I know where to bolt it up at. I know that I will have to drill new holes. But I don't want to drill a bunch of holes to figure it out. If someone has done this, could you direct me in the right direction?

02-09-2009, 08:30 PM	#8
Wolfinthesnow Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plant City, Fl Posts: 174	Re: Picture needed PLEASE! I put a 76 front under my 63. Regretably, I cant remember where the holes were drilled. We used a couple of c-clamps to determine the best mounting spot. Enough room around my place to test drive. Very slowly of coarse, and not very far. Just enough to make sure everything was tracking correctly. Just my .02. __________________ I dont care how you did it in California!!!

02-09-2009, 09:01 PM	#9
buster0104 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: louisiana Posts: 31	Re: Picture needed PLEASE! Thanks Wolf. I didn't think about that. I'll give it a try.

02-10-2009, 12:50 AM	#11
buster0104 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: louisiana Posts: 31	Re: Picture needed PLEASE! Thanks Allen! I just found a post where you were doing the same thing and reread you whole build thread. Again. Your doing a great job. Thanks for all the help guys. Guess I will give it a try soon. Dustin

02-10-2009, 01:40 AM	#13
buster0104 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: louisiana Posts: 31	Re: Picture needed PLEASE! Thanks ron19. That 2nd picture is exactly what I needed. How did it work out for you? Any problems?



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