1961 GMC front spindle change help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thebeast61 · 12-19-2011, 01:34 PM

I am wanting to change to the tapered bearings on my 61 GMC and wasnt able to find the information on how to do this. Its the GMC 1000 series. I want to get rid of the ball bearings but dont know anything about changing spindles. I wasnt able to find what spindles work on this truck either. Any info would be helpful. I need very detailed info. Thank you

Surfdaddy · 12-19-2011, 09:10 PM

Good question. I'm thinking along the same lines. Did the spindle change in 62-63 when they went to coil springs?

**MusicMan70** · 12-19-2011, 11:32 PM

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...t=1962+spindle

1963c-10 · 12-20-2011, 09:06 AM

I did see some 60-62 spindles in the CPP catalog...might check there. I know they list a different spindle in the 63-up application

Surfdaddy · 12-20-2011, 11:34 AM

I think the CCP spindle might be for disk brake conversions, but I'm going by memory which isn't perfect. The link gives a great opiton and good info....

1963c-10 · 12-20-2011, 02:22 PM

Yeah, the spindles were for disk brakes

thebeast61 · 12-21-2011, 12:28 PM

Thanks for the help guys. I may have found some 60 chevy spindles and it lookes like I will be going that route.

thebeast61 · 01-10-2012, 07:21 PM

well it looks like i may have lost out on the spindles i had lined up. I am needing some more but i cant seem to find any information telling me which ones will fit my 61 GMC. does anybody know? I really want to get away from the ball bearings but if i cant find the spindles i guess i will just have to order the balls again so i can get it back on the road.

markeb01 · 01-10-2012, 08:07 PM

According to post #5 on the following thread, all you need to do is change the hubs to 62-68 models that come with the tapered bearings:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...wheel+bearings

bob-n · 01-11-2012, 01:42 AM

Hey beast... I just yanked off my stock spindle/drums/etc. off my 62 chevy and put drop aspindles and disks on. If you're willing to cover the costs of shipping I'll send 'em to you. Next time I pick em up they're either going in a box or the dumpster

Let me know

Bob
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12-19-2011, 01:34 PM	#1
thebeast61 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: texas city, texas Posts: 66	1961 GMC front spindle change help I am wanting to change to the tapered bearings on my 61 GMC and wasnt able to find the information on how to do this. Its the GMC 1000 series. I want to get rid of the ball bearings but dont know anything about changing spindles. I wasnt able to find what spindles work on this truck either. Any info would be helpful. I need very detailed info. Thank you

12-19-2011, 09:10 PM	#2
Surfdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newhall Ca. Posts: 463	Re: 1961 GMC front spindle change help Good question. I'm thinking along the same lines. Did the spindle change in 62-63 when they went to coil springs? __________________ 1961 GMC. Start date 1/20/2011 Past projects: 1958 Fleetliner 14ft Runabout 1966 Caprice 2dr 1970 VW Squareback

12-19-2011, 11:32 PM	#3
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: 1961 GMC front spindle change help http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...t=1962+spindle __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

12-20-2011, 09:06 AM	#4
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 1961 GMC front spindle change help I did see some 60-62 spindles in the CPP catalog...might check there. I know they list a different spindle in the 63-up application __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

12-20-2011, 02:22 PM	#6
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 1961 GMC front spindle change help Yeah, the spindles were for disk brakes __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

12-20-2011, 11:34 AM	#5
Surfdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newhall Ca. Posts: 463	Re: 1961 GMC front spindle change help I think the CCP spindle might be for disk brake conversions, but I'm going by memory which isn't perfect. The link gives a great opiton and good info.... __________________ 1961 GMC. Start date 1/20/2011 Past projects: 1958 Fleetliner 14ft Runabout 1966 Caprice 2dr 1970 VW Squareback

12-21-2011, 12:28 PM	#7
thebeast61 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: texas city, texas Posts: 66	Re: 1961 GMC front spindle change help Thanks for the help guys. I may have found some 60 chevy spindles and it lookes like I will be going that route.

01-10-2012, 07:21 PM	#8
thebeast61 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: texas city, texas Posts: 66	Re: 1961 GMC front spindle change help well it looks like i may have lost out on the spindles i had lined up. I am needing some more but i cant seem to find any information telling me which ones will fit my 61 GMC. does anybody know? I really want to get away from the ball bearings but if i cant find the spindles i guess i will just have to order the balls again so i can get it back on the road.

01-10-2012, 08:07 PM	#9
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 1961 GMC front spindle change help According to post #5 on the following thread, all you need to do is change the hubs to 62-68 models that come with the tapered bearings: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...wheel+bearings

01-11-2012, 01:42 AM	#10
bob-n Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, WI Posts: 52	Re: 1961 GMC front spindle change help Hey beast... I just yanked off my stock spindle/drums/etc. off my 62 chevy and put drop aspindles and disks on. If you're willing to cover the costs of shipping I'll send 'em to you. Next time I pick em up they're either going in a box or the dumpster Let me know Bob Posted via Mobile Device



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