3/4 Ton - Front end rebuild vs disc brake conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Asshat · 01-25-2021, 03:50 AM

Considering the front end, doing the control arm bushings, ball joints and new springs. I got to thinking what it would cost to do this, and wondering if I would be better off just spending $900 for the disc brake conversion. I could probably save money by just keeping the drums, but then I have to deal with the hassle of adjusting brakes.
I know I could convert to 5 lug, but I don’t want to have a different wheel for the rear. The rear is a 12 bolt 8 lug, so my plan is to keep it 8 lug all the way around.

What would you guys do?

BTW, I am also planning on adding power steering.

01-25-2021, 03:50 AM	#1
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,265	3/4 Ton - Front end rebuild vs disc brake conversion Considering the front end, doing the control arm bushings, ball joints and new springs. I got to thinking what it would cost to do this, and wondering if I would be better off just spending $900 for the disc brake conversion. I could probably save money by just keeping the drums, but then I have to deal with the hassle of adjusting brakes. I know I could convert to 5 lug, but I don’t want to have a different wheel for the rear. The rear is a 12 bolt 8 lug, so my plan is to keep it 8 lug all the way around. What would you guys do? BTW, I am also planning on adding power steering. __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed



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