Questions about a 58' Apache

[70c10]

My buddy is looking at a 58' Apache and asked me a few questions about disc brake kits and 5 lug axles for the rear. I'm not very familiar with these years. Where should he get a disc kit and what vehicle can he get the rear 5 lug axles from?. Last question is who sells a patch panel to hide/remove the spare tire indentation?. Thanks!

[entourageguy]

I've put a 1999 S-10 4x4 4 dr axle works good.
Already had discs on it.
Rear fender is best to buy new rather than try to patch.
we like pictures.

[70c10]

Thanks Brian, right now he's trying to see if it's worth getting. You are probably right about the fender. Any other options on rear axles for 5 lug? What about front disc kit?.

[entourageguy]

A quick look on CPP web site found this.

http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...s/4759DBK5.htm

others will chime in on your question.

[hotrodsbyray]

if that truck is a short wheel base, i would love to have that rear fender and the brackets to mount the spare tire on the side! i would trade my fender for those if what he has is in good shape. OR, i just happen to have the brackets and parts to switch to front disc brakes and also add power steering, if he might be interested. i just put trans am clip under mine so i dont need those parts.
can give me an email to hotrodsbyray@yahoo.com if he would like to do any swapping - same goes for any body else that has a good spare tire fender and brackets for a short step side. also have good original front axle with springs and brackets if that would sweeten the deal or if anybody needs them.

[70c10]

Thanks again Brian!
hotrodsbyray- He doesn't own the truck yet will give him your info in case he gets it. Thanks

[Caveman49]

I purchased the conversion bracket kit from CPP on this link http://www.classicperform.com/4754chevtrk.html 4759DBK5 5-Lug on 4-3/4" Bolt Pattern Disc Brake Bracket, kit. Cost around $105 shipped, and use rotors and calipers off one of my 74 El Camino parts cars, they bolted right up to it. I did put new bearings and seals in the rotors....

[xakk]

There was an article in Classic Trucks a few months back where they were using the 10-bolt posi rear out of an 81 Trans Am. Supposedly it was the same width as stock but with discs.

[1-ton of fun]

it should be.

i am using a 77 nova 8.5" 10 bolt rear with 12" discs from a 98-02 f-body. the brakes bolt right up, just switch the brackets side to side (put the right on the left, and left on the right) and only cost $200 on ebay.