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Sgt.Booya · 07-02-2006, 09:50 AM

I have a 1970 Chev C10 (6 Lug) and the next project for me will be a brake conversion to discs up front. Wondering what the best option is:...

1) A six lug disc brake kit.
*Upside: New parts, probably easier for an inexperienced wrencher?
*Downfall: price
2) A 71-72 front cross member swap.
*Upside: Probably cheaper
*Downside: Old parts, because it will be five lug, be looking for a rear axel too.

I'm thinking option #1, the six lug disc brake conversion kit. If I've missed something, you agree or you see fault in my logic please chime in. Also if I go the "kit" route can you recommend which one you feel would have the best quality and ease of installation?

07-02-2006, 09:50 AM	#1
Sgt.Booya Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 75	Disc Brake Conversion I have a 1970 Chev C10 (6 Lug) and the next project for me will be a brake conversion to discs up front. Wondering what the best option is:... 1) A six lug disc brake kit. Upside: New parts, probably easier for an inexperienced wrencher? Downfall: price 2) A 71-72 front cross member swap. Upside: Probably cheaper Downside: Old parts, because it will be five lug, be looking for a rear axel too. I'm thinking option #1, the six lug disc brake conversion kit. If I've missed something, you agree or you see fault in my logic please chime in. Also if I go the "kit" route can you recommend which one you feel would have the best quality and ease of installation? __________________ If you keep and open mind you never know what might drop in. 1970 Chev C10 SWB, "250 turbo thrift"



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