68 front suspension swap

[turner9207]

Im sure this topic has been covered several times before, but I would like to make sure Im not going to open a huge can of worms. I recently purchased an 82 c10. Ive seen where guys have swapped the front suspension, crossmember and all in older trucks. The 82 has dropped springs and spindles and I would like to slide all of this under my 68. Ive been told and read that its ALMOST a bolt in swap but I would still like to solicit some advice to make the process as smooth as I can. Will I need any other parts than the ones from my donor truck? Which steering box should I use, both have power steering? Which motor mount towers should I use, both are v8 trucks and Im also using the engine/trans from the 82 in the 68? And any advice in general would be very much appreciated, thanks

[ctpchevy]

its pretty much a bolt in deal you dont even need to swap cross members i actually like the 68 A arms as well they have smaller bushings better for ground clearence all you need to do is swap the ball joints and i would use the whole steering from the 82 box tie rods everything thats what i did on the 68 im working on but the A arms bolt up in the same place the cross members are pretty much identical you can go either way on the eng mounts i like the 67-72 ones i think they look cleaner

[ctpchevy]

or you can always go with that porter build set up that everyone and their mom has gone with i think its allot of money to spend when you can do a simple z in the frame and get the same result for a fraction of the cost but thats just my opinion i know allot of guys swear by porter built because its bolt in

[turner9207]

sweet, its nice to know that i have alot of options, i really appreciate the feedback- im really glad someone with first hand experience got back to me. and as far as that porter setup they can have it, im building a clean low budget truck, i dont have the money for all the convenient kits that are available. thanks again and i love the truck your building, 68's are my favorite

[ctpchevy]

no problem im glad i can help feel free if you have any other questions there are allot of guys on here that know allot about these trucks as well its a great site

[JohnT71]

Swaped a 86 crossmember to my 68 and I had to drill one hole on each side and enlarge on hole and it bolted right back up.

[ctpchevy]

Yea it's a simple project and even easier if you just swap the arms unless your goin from 1/2 Ton to 3/4 ton the upper arm studs are a diff size
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[turner9207]

wonderful, appreciate the help- i think the guy who told me it wouldn't work just wanted my dropped spindles and springs- thanks again fellas,

[ctpchevy]

hahahahahha thats nice of him lol good luck with your build

[turner9207]

just got the time to swap that front end today- crazy easy- thanks again for the help guys

[jmedero]

My 68 burb has the newer style control arms. Ball joint swap and your in business buddy.
Good luck.
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