Front disc brakes on 61

[GTS61]

I have a 1961 GMC stepside pickup with a 305 V6 in it. I’m wondering what is the least expensive way to have front disc brakes installed. Like what do I need to buy. I’d like to do it myself. Thanks for all you guys do with helping us rookies.

Thanks
Greg

[Macdaddy1]

I went with auto city classics for my 65c10 but they have the same kits for the 61 as well. In my case it was just easier to purchase the kit from one source than cobble it together from different vendors.

[MusicMan70]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...brake+spindles

Another link with great info

[Railroader]

I got mine from Auto City Classic along with power booster. So far well pleased.

If the 61 is like a 63, you will need new rims or rims off 4 wheel drive to clear brake calipers.

[Captainfab]

That depends on whether you are wanting a dropped spindle or not and whether you want to keep the torsion bars or not.

[demian5]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

That depends on whether you are wanting a dropped spindle or not and whether you want to keep the torsion bars or not.

So if he gets dropped spindles, can he put the torsion bars back up to a higher level?
Would that result in a better ride?

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by demian5

So if he gets dropped spindles, can he put the torsion bars back up to a higher level?
Would that result in a better ride?

Yes, he can crank the torsion bar keys back up to the ride height he wants.
With torsion bars it won't change as far as the stiffness of the ride because the load on the torsion bars won't change with drop spindles. However, if he does crank the torsion bar keys back up it will change the geometry of the a-arms - which may not be significant - especially if he never had it aligned after he lowered it with the torsion bars before.