5 Lug Disk Brake Conversion

[1981_c10]

Hey Y'all,

Just purchased a 1962 C10 that has a five lug axle already swapped but has stock front 6 lug drums. With the purchase came 73-87 c10 brake booster and disk brakes. I have never done a conversion like this and looking for any tips and tricks before I begin. The frame is a true 62 frame with no coil springs. I figured that didn't matter much?

Thanks!

[62stepside longbox]

Markeb01 has a very nice write up on the entire install with a 60-62 frame.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366828
You should find all the info you need

[slepysal]

You can also use a spindle conversion that's what I did on my 60 fairly easy
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682985

[1981_c10]

Originally Posted by slepysal

you can also use a spindle conversion that's what I did on my 60 fairly easy

I have a set lowering spindles I was going to try and use with it. Did you stick with the torshin bars?

[slepysal]

Originally Posted by 1981_c10

I have a set lowering spindles I was going to try and use with it. Did you stick with the torshin bars?

Yes , I just used the drop spindles and kept the torsion bar set up. I did have to tighten them up after to make up for the 2.5" drop that the spindles have.

[Big E's 62]

Originally Posted by slepysal

Yes , I just used the drop spindles and kept the torsion bar set up. I did have to tighten them up after to make up for the 2.5" drop that the spindles have.

Why would you use the drop spindles when you can loosen the torsion bars to lower the 62 you will have to to to alot of trouble changing the spindles.

[slepysal]

Originally Posted by Big E's 62

Why would you use the drop spindles when you can loosen the torsion bars to lower the 62 you will have to to to alot of trouble changing the spindles.

Because I converted to disc brakes, and used drop spindles to swap in the new disc brakes. I had my torsion bars loose but when I installed the drop spindles I had to tighten them up because it was to low.

[forestb]

Things start getting wonkie if you lower it to much with torsion bars and you run the risk of the bolts on the torsion bard scrapping against the ground.

Originally Posted by Big E's 62

Why would you use the drop spindles when you can loosen the torsion bars to lower the 62 you will have to to to alot of trouble changing the spindles.