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**NC67Chev** · 07-05-2013, 07:22 AM

Hey guys! I pretty much know my options regarding converting to front discs. However, I'm not real clear as to whether or not there is any advantage to 71 - 72 ball joints and tie rod ends vs using the earlier ones? Are they better, more durable, etc? Thanks!

**lolife99** · 07-05-2013, 08:07 AM

My opinion,... there is no reason to convert to 71-72 or 73-87 disc brakes,...
since there are now 63-70 conversion spindles.
From the spindle-out they take the same parts.
Your original steering parts will be fine if they are in good condition.

**NC67Chev** · 07-05-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

My opinion,... there is no reason to convert to 71-72 or 73-87 disc brakes,...
since there are now 63-70 conversion spindles.
From the spindle-out they take the same parts.
Your original steering parts will be fine if they are in good condition.

Thanks for the reply! That's my plan. I just wanted to know in case I get in to it and determine that the ball joints need to be replaced.

**lolife99** · 07-05-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by NC67Chev

Thanks for the reply! That's my plan. I just wanted to know in case I get in to it and determine that the ball joints need to be replaced.

And if they do,... buy new '67 balljoints.
QUALITY balljoints.
Not the cheapest thing at the parts store.

There is no need to change balljoints and steering parts anymore.
I had to do that back in the late 80's because 73-87 spindles were the only choice.
Companies like CPP try to sell these 73-87 conversion kits,... which is crazy.
Because they sell 63-70 and 71-72 spindles also.
Must be alot of profit in those stupid kits.

**NC67Chev** · 07-05-2013, 09:46 AM

I guess Moog is one of the better to use?

CC69Rat · 07-05-2013, 10:41 AM

^^ yes.. Go ahead and pay the extra few dollars for Moog parts.

andrewmp6 · 07-06-2013, 07:59 AM

Yeah moog is one of the better brands to buy,Hes talking about the house brands with the lifetime warranty those are junk.

07-05-2013, 07:22 AM	#1
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 698	Another disc brake conversion question Hey guys! I pretty much know my options regarding converting to front discs. However, I'm not real clear as to whether or not there is any advantage to 71 - 72 ball joints and tie rod ends vs using the earlier ones? Are they better, more durable, etc? Thanks! __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

07-05-2013, 08:07 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Another disc brake conversion question My opinion,... there is no reason to convert to 71-72 or 73-87 disc brakes,... since there are now 63-70 conversion spindles. From the spindle-out they take the same parts. Your original steering parts will be fine if they are in good condition. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-05-2013, 09:46 AM	#5
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 698	Re: Another disc brake conversion question I guess Moog is one of the better to use? __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

07-05-2013, 10:41 AM	#6
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,213	Re: Another disc brake conversion question ^^ yes.. Go ahead and pay the extra few dollars for Moog parts. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

07-06-2013, 07:59 AM	#7
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Another disc brake conversion question Yeah moog is one of the better brands to buy,Hes talking about the house brands with the lifetime warranty those are junk.



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