Difference between '63-70 and '71-2 spindles?

[brossow]

Just discovered that the drop spindles I had been planning to use on my '72 C/10 are listed as '63-70 only and there's a different part number for '71-2. Anyone know what the difference is? I've got two sets of drop spindles that had been purchased for my '64 and '66 projects and had planned to "steal" one set for use on my '72 instead, but apparently that can't happen.

Thanks for any info,
Brent

[lolife99]

Upper and lower balljoints are different as are the outer tie rod ends. You can probably switch to '70 ball joints and tie rods to make them work. My suggestion would be to save them and get the correct '71-'72 spindles.

[bigtruck81]

pre 70 are drum brake, so no provisions for your calipers.

[brossow]

Originally Posted by bigtruck81

pre 70 are drum brake, so no provisions for your calipers.

I'm talking about the aftermarket drop spindles, which are all set up for disc brakes (as far as I know — maybe there are drum brake drop spindles out there, too).

[brossow]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Upper and lower balljoints are different as are the outer tie rod ends. You can probably switch to '70 ball joints and tie rods to make them work. My suggestion would be to save them and get the correct '71-'72 spindles.

Excellent info — THANKS! Sure hate to spend more money on spindles as it's really tight already, but I'll keep my eyes open for a good deal from someone abandoning a project or looking to trade for the earlier style. Or, since I'll be changing ball joints and tie rods anyway, maybe I'll just get the earlier stuff if that'll work.

It's only money, right?

Thanks again,
Brent

[canadianredneck]

i put a 71 front end under my 68, had to swap balljoints, all tie rods and steering ard to make it work