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flood1964 · 06-05-2015, 06:16 PM

I'm looking for advice on a spindle (not a drop spindle) that will be compatible with the DJM control arms that I'm using to replace the factory control arms on my 1965 c-10 fleetside. The new DJM control arms are going to give me a 5" drop. So, I need a factory height spindle and a disc brake kit as well. If anyone knows of a brake kit with the spindles included please advise. Any help will be appreciated.

**lolife99** · 06-05-2015, 06:52 PM

Almost ALL drop spindle manufacturers sell a stock height 63-70 disc brake conversion spindle. They will be a direct bolt on replacement for your drum brake spindle.
Look at summit racing.

Slow Build · 06-05-2015, 06:52 PM

I think those lower control arms lower the front 3". I'm not a big fan of lowering front control arms because they just lower the bottom of the spring bringing the spring bucket closer to the ground. If you were to use a drop spindle with them it would be way worse.

As far as spindles go you can use a stock 72 disc brake spindle as long as you have the right ball joints in the control arms.

**lolife99** · 06-05-2015, 06:54 PM

http://www.summitracing.com/search/d...3%2B4294945824

**lolife99** · 06-05-2015, 06:58 PM

71-72 or 73-87 require a balljoint change like you said.
But the tie rods have to be changed also.
It get's more complicated because the 63-70 outer tie rods are LH thread and 5/8".
The 71-72 or 73-87 outer tie rods are rh thread and 11/16"

Direct bolt on spindles is the easiest.

I too HATE drop pocket a-arms like the ones DJM makes.
This is outdated lowering components.
There are better safer ways to lower your truck.
I suggest drop spindles and stock lower a-arms also.

flood1964 · 06-05-2015, 08:06 PM

Hey Keith,
Do you have any recommendations on a front and rear drop and disc brake conversion?

**lolife99** · 06-05-2015, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flood1964

Hey Keith,
Do you have any recommendations on a front and rear drop and disc brake conversion?

I like using ECE for 60-72 trucks.
Give them a call before you decide to go anywhere else.
These guys know these trucks.
Superior customer service to!
www.earlyclassic.com

06-05-2015, 06:16 PM	#1
flood1964 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: new orleans, louisiana Posts: 21	front disc brake conversion 65 c-10 I'm looking for advice on a spindle (not a drop spindle) that will be compatible with the DJM control arms that I'm using to replace the factory control arms on my 1965 c-10 fleetside. The new DJM control arms are going to give me a 5" drop. So, I need a factory height spindle and a disc brake kit as well. If anyone knows of a brake kit with the spindles included please advise. Any help will be appreciated.

06-05-2015, 06:52 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: front disc brake conversion 65 c-10 Almost ALL drop spindle manufacturers sell a stock height 63-70 disc brake conversion spindle. They will be a direct bolt on replacement for your drum brake spindle. Look at summit racing. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-05-2015, 06:52 PM	#3
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: front disc brake conversion 65 c-10 I think those lower control arms lower the front 3". I'm not a big fan of lowering front control arms because they just lower the bottom of the spring bringing the spring bucket closer to the ground. If you were to use a drop spindle with them it would be way worse. As far as spindles go you can use a stock 72 disc brake spindle as long as you have the right ball joints in the control arms. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

06-05-2015, 06:54 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: front disc brake conversion 65 c-10 http://www.summitracing.com/search/d...3%2B4294945824 __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-05-2015, 06:58 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: front disc brake conversion 65 c-10 71-72 or 73-87 require a balljoint change like you said. But the tie rods have to be changed also. It get's more complicated because the 63-70 outer tie rods are LH thread and 5/8". The 71-72 or 73-87 outer tie rods are rh thread and 11/16" Direct bolt on spindles is the easiest. I too HATE drop pocket a-arms like the ones DJM makes. This is outdated lowering components. There are better safer ways to lower your truck. I suggest drop spindles and stock lower a-arms also. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-05-2015, 08:06 PM	#6
flood1964 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: new orleans, louisiana Posts: 21	Re: front disc brake conversion 65 c-10 Hey Keith, Do you have any recommendations on a front and rear drop and disc brake conversion?



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