disc brake question

[Bennydog]

I have a 65 c-10 with drums looking to get discs up fron. I have an opportunity to get a brand new front end disc 2 inch drop spindles tie rods ball joints ect... from cpp. it is on a 1960 c-10 does anyone know if the parts are interchangable before i go get them.. thanks in advance

[63deluxfleet]

i know for a fact that the 60 is a torsion bar suspension and yours is a coil suspension so i don't believe that you would want that. not an expert but maybe some one else can chime in

[markeb01]

I agree with 63deluxfleet - CPP lists the 60-62 as one flavor and the 63-70 under a different assembly number. I don't believe the early version is going to be a direct fit on your suspension.

If the deal you're getting is a real bargain, it might be worth calling CPP to find out what the differences are. There might only be a couple small items you'd need which could still come cheaper than buying a whole kit retail.

[griffman]

call this guy he sells disc brake kits for 60 thru 66 complete bolt on very nice set up and hes very good on his prices and will talk to about it not just sell it and never answer ur questions call tim at 1-559-824-5289 tell him steve from modesto told u about him thanks

[Captainfab]

If it's on a torsion bar front suspension, I don't believe they'll work on your '66.
If you want discs with a drop, just buy the drop spindles from a reputable seller like McGaughy (they make spindles) and the rest of the parts are off the shelf items at your local auto parts store.

[C10Slim]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

If it's on a torsion bar front suspension, I don't believe they'll work on your '66.
If you want discs with a drop, just buy the drop spindles from a reputable seller like McGaughy (they make spindles) and the rest of the parts are off the shelf items at your local auto parts store.

Is it really that simple? Just buy disc parts for like a 72+?

[70 Suburban]

Originally Posted by c10slim

is it really that simple? Just buy disc parts for like a 72+?

if you use 72 its a bolt it

[fleetsidelarry]

Originally Posted by Bennydog

I have a 65 c-10 with drums looking to get discs up fron. I have an opportunity to get a brand new front end disc 2 inch drop spindles tie rods ball joints ect... from cpp. it is on a 1960 c-10 does anyone know if the parts are interchangable before i go get them.. thanks in advance

First thing to find out is if the donor '60 has a later, coil spring front end already swapped under it.

[Captainfab]

Originally Posted by C10Slim

Is it really that simple? Just buy disc parts for like a 72+?

Yes it is.....you just need '71-'87 front suspension parts starting with the ball joints and it will all bolt right on your '66 control arms. Or if you want to upgrade the control arm bushings to the later style you can install them onto your existing crossmember. Of course when you upgrade to discs you will have to upgrade the master cylinder/combination valve as well.

Essentially you don't have to spend the big bucks to get front disc brakes on your truck.