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Old 12-15-2009, 06:27 AM   #1
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Re: Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread

This is a great thread I am busy adding an updated cross member to my ToDo list.
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Old 12-15-2009, 09:03 AM   #2
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Subscribed and filed. Thanks Guy's for all the write ups.
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Old 12-15-2009, 12:57 PM   #3
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Re: Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread

here is some 60-60 disc info for keeping the torsion bar
torsion bars and disc brakes

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375432
On the c20 spindle swap I used c20 upper joints in 62 arms, and centerlink tierods etc from c20
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Old 01-13-2010, 05:36 AM   #4
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Re: Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread

What are the advantages of swapping the crossmember to 73-87 unit (ground clearance, better geometry, ...)?
Is it in some way better then 63-66 crossmember?

I have some options on some available parts. I already have upper and lower control arms, rotors and calipers in a box from the PO, though I don't know what year they are from yet. I might get some tubular upper control arms to correct some of the geometry and I'll be using dropped spindles and springs. So if the only advantage to the 73-87 crossmember is that it already has everything bolted to it and can be installed as a unit I'd probably be better off just switching out parts.
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Old 01-14-2010, 12:48 AM   #5
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To my knowledge the '73-'87 front suspension crossmember is basically the same as the '63-'72 crossmember. The only difference that I can think of is the '73-'87's use a larger diameter U-bolt to attach the LCA shafts. So consequently the holes in the crossmember are larger to accomodate. The older crossmembers can obviously be drilled out. I would recommend upgrading to the later model larger LCA shaft U-bolts.
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Old 12-28-2017, 04:12 PM   #6
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Re: Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread

So after I read almost the complete 17 pages , Is the six lug front conversion viable without a cross member swap?

I have a 1963 I would at least like to add power front disc brakes and more over 4 wheel power disc brakes,

but the question remains is the aliment issue resolved and am I clear on what parts I need to hunt up


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Old 12-29-2017, 12:07 AM   #7
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If you are wanting to keep your torsion bars, then yes you will have to purchase the aftermarket dropped spindles specifically for converting a '60-'62 to disc brakes

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I have a 62 step side. Everything on it is stock except for the alternator thats been added. I would like to add disc brakes to the front for now and also lower it. I've read through all 21 pages and have come to the conclusion that for those of us with a 60-62 who want disc brakes, to keep our torsion bars and to lower it, our only option is aftermarket drop spindles and turning the torsion bars. Is this correct? Also thanks to everyone for all the great info on here.
Having 6 lug disc brakes on the front is simply a matter of purchasing the aftermarket 6 lug rotors. bolting on disc brake spindles is simply a matter of changing the ball joints and bolting them on. It may be possible to not change the balljoints these days as I believe there are spindles specifically for the '63-'70 trucks. Back when I starting upgrading to disc brakes, there was no such thing as dropped spindles.

As for converting your rear to disc brakes, that is not easily done with a '63 12 bolt as the backing plates are pressed onto the axle tubes. That is why my rear disc brake brackets are designed to be used on the '64-'87 truck 10 and 12 bolt differentials. There is nothing on a '63 12 bolt to bolt the brackets to. If at some time during the past 55 years, the differential has been changed to a '64 and newer differential, you are in luck

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So after I read almost the complete 17 pages , Is the six lug front conversion viable without a cross member swap?

I have a 1963 I would at least like to add power front disc brakes and more over 4 wheel power disc brakes,

but the question remains is the aliment issue resolved and am I clear on what parts I need to hunt up


Thanks Happy new year
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Re: Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread

Thanks Cap'n. I was also wondering why the oem 15" steelies wont fit if I swap to disc. Is the diameter not enough to clear the calipers or is there not enough backspacing? Would I have to go up to a 16" wheel or could I find a 15" aftermarket steely with enough backspacing?
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Old 12-25-2009, 03:23 PM   #9
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Good info. thx
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Old 12-26-2009, 08:57 PM   #10
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subscribed!! Thanks for assembling all this info. Great stuff to know..
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Old 01-02-2010, 12:54 PM   #11
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Re: Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread

Thanks for the great info, looks like i'm going with new ball jointsfor 73-87 and junkyard donor steering components and spindles. Great job!
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Old 01-02-2010, 01:30 PM   #12
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Re: Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread

Thanks for the great collection of information. I am filling this one for referance for later.
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Old 01-02-2010, 06:41 PM   #13
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Re: Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread

Question for the disc brake conversion savvy. i have a 65 C10. i got 72 spindles & rotors,w/ new calipers,new balljoints & hoses. will they fit my 65 trucks A arms??? any help would be aprechiated.
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Old 02-22-2010, 04:46 PM   #14
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Old 02-27-2010, 03:31 PM   #15
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Re: Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread

Ive Got a 65 1/2 ton Chevy LWB and I have a 66 3/4 ton that I bought as a parts truck. I was planning on using the 3/4 ton frame and suspension to do a frame-up build then swithch the 65 body over to it.

My question is can I use the 3/4 upper and lower control arms interchangeably with the 1/2 ton control arms? or are they different. I was planning on just using a bolt on kit, but after going through this thread...WOW!

I was avoiding doing late model parts swapping because I thought I would be in the dark on my own and end up f**ing it up. Thanks for organizing this!

any help is greatly appreciated. also, how do i add this thread to favorites?

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If you are going to be building a frame from the ground up, I would suggest just swapping a complete '73-'87 C10 front suspension.....crossmember and all. Of course you can rebuild it all but that's what I would do. The only time you would want to use the C20 LCA's is when you use the '88-'98 spindles when going with 6 lug discs. The '66 C20 LCA's use a flat style shaft that bolts directly to the crossmember. So consequently there is no saddle to accept the C10 or later years C20's LCA's with round shafts.

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Ive Got a 65 1/2 ton Chevy LWB and I have a 66 3/4 ton that I bought as a parts truck. I was planning on using the 3/4 ton frame and suspension to do a frame-up build then swithch the 65 body over to it.

My question is can I use the 3/4 upper and lower control arms interchangeably with the 1/2 ton control arms? or are they different. I was planning on just using a bolt on kit, but after going through this thread...WOW!

I was avoiding doing late model parts swapping because I thought I would be in the dark on my own and end up f**ing it up. Thanks for organizing this!

any help is greatly appreciated. also, how do i add this thread to favorites?

Cheers!
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Awesome, Thanks for that response, It was totally what I was thinking by the time I got done reading the thread. I was able to pick up an 81 1/2 ton crossmember with disks and all steering linkage for $125 on my local craigslist.

Im so excited to upgrade the whole system at once and I will save a ton of cash using the oem late model suspension rather than bolt on CPP parts!

I still might splurge on some aftermarket cross-drilled rotors though!

Thanks again for a great Thread!
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..... I was able to pick up an 81 1/2 ton crossmember with disks and all steering linkage for $125 on my local craigslist.!
I would considering rebuilding it before you do the conversion. It may be in great shape, but the parts are reasonable and you know everything is fresh.
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Old 03-01-2010, 12:14 AM   #19
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Yep that will work good for you. I have to agree with N2TRUX that a rebuild of the front suspension and brakes would be a good idea. If the complete rebuild isn't in the budget, at least do the important and hard to do later parts. Keep me in mind for your steering box and brake booster mounting

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Awesome, Thanks for that response, It was totally what I was thinking by the time I got done reading the thread. I was able to pick up an 81 1/2 ton crossmember with disks and all steering linkage for $125 on my local craigslist.

Im so excited to upgrade the whole system at once and I will save a ton of cash using the oem late model suspension rather than bolt on CPP parts!

I still might splurge on some aftermarket cross-drilled rotors though!

Thanks again for a great Thread!
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here is a question I have not found answered yet. I have a 60 torsion bar truck. I want to convert to spring with discs. I read the write up on putting the late 70's early 80's subframe in but it requires some drilling and time. My question is will a 63 to 66 sub frame bolt right up to mine so then I can swap to the later disc conversion?
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A '63-'72 front crossmember isn't going to make any difference to speak of. There will still be a number of holes to drill. I would just go with a complete '73-'87 front suspension. I prefer those over the earlier years.

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here is a question I have not found answered yet. I have a 60 torsion bar truck. I want to convert to spring with discs. I read the write up on putting the late 70's early 80's subframe in but it requires some drilling and time. My question is will a 63 to 66 sub frame bolt right up to mine so then I can swap to the later disc conversion?
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A '63-'72 front crossmember isn't going to make any difference to speak of. There will still be a number of holes to drill. I would just go with a complete '73-'87 front suspension. I prefer those over the earlier years.
well I figured if I used a 63-67 front crossmember then it would bolt straight on my frame then I could upgrade to the newer a arms and brakes. just figured if it would work then It would be easier.
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from what I have read the 73-87 crossmember requires drilling even on a 63-67 so this means it bolts up different on that frame also. seems to me that the frame on any 60-67 should be the same. so a 63-67 crossmember should bolt straight on??? can anyone confirm?
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from what I have read the 73-87 crossmember requires drilling even on a 63-67 so this means it bolts up different on that frame also. seems to me that the frame on any 60-67 should be the same. so a 63-67 crossmember should bolt straight on??? can anyone confirm?
The 60-62 frames are the 'X' frames and completely different. The 63-66 x-member will bolt up, but so will the 73+ that has all the disc parts already attached.
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from what I have read the 73-87 crossmember requires drilling even on a 63-67 so this means it bolts up different on that frame also. seems to me that the frame on any 60-67 should be the same. so a 63-67 crossmember should bolt straight on??? can anyone confirm?
To be more specific, the extra 'drilling' required when swapping a 73-up c.member into a 63-72 frame is 2-holes. The holes aren't 100% aligned between the different c.members requiring the drill to 'stretch' the holes slightly.
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