70 suspension upgrade

[dm motorsports]

planning on upgrading the suspension on my 70 c-10 (its a 6 bolt) with no PS or PB. I just found a 86 complete truck today for like $200bucks befoe it goes to the crusher. Can I just swap out the crossmember and then use the 86 suspension and brakes? I've read alot on here and been contimplating the best way to get ps/ pb 5bolt etc. Should I buy the 86 and start swapping the crossmember and suspension? thanks

[Truckbert-CS]

I did the same thing with an '81 front suspension on my '69.

I replaced all the bushings while I was at it.

I gained power disk brakes, power steering and a sway bar.

I had to make one of the existing holes a little bigger and drill one new hole to get the cross member in.

I also used the rear axle to keep the same bolt pattern but that took a little more work.

I think this is a reasonable low cost upgrade.

TW

[Truckbert-CS]

Here is a link to what I did.

http://www.photoshop.com/user/Truckb...BTAGC&wf=share

[lolife99]

You can also replace everything except the crossmember itself. All the later model parts will bolt on your existing crossmember.
This is a good time to rebuild the a-arms and steering.

[Truckbert-CS]

What year was the cut off for the cross member? I know it was was 85 or 87, I just can't remember.

TW

[lolife99]

'87 in the trucks.
'91 in the suburbans.