79 front suspension.Direct bolt on? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

c-tenkid · 05-02-2003, 06:25 PM

Hey guys.

I have a 67 chevy LWB with a manual drums and of course 6 lug wheels.I would like power disk and 5 lug.

I have the chance to get any chassis parts I need off a 79 chevy truck for free.(my cousin is putting the body stuff on his 78 4wd.

I read that I can bolt the whole cross member up.What about steering though?Can I still use the manual steering box from my 67 with the 79 components?

Any help would be awesome.And also does anyone know the bolt pattern of gm's 5 lug?I need to see if they have weld pro stars for it.

crazy4chevs · 05-06-2003, 12:57 AM

1. The crossmember bolts right in.

2. Not shure about the manual s box.

3. the bolt pattern is 5 on 5.

c-tenkid · 05-06-2003, 01:02 AM

Thanks alot.

I am picking the truck up thursday.

The deal is.I have to take the front clip off,and the bed and doors.I get to keep the rest.

The rest being the rolling chassis,cab,motor and trans.The motor is a blown up 305 with a autotrans.(Alot of stuff off of it will be going on the 350 going in my 67.

I am going to order a rebuild kit from pst for the front suspension.Possibly some dropped spindles and springs.As well as new brake calipers,pads,rotors,etc.Should be like a new front end!

Will get pics off the process.

Blue Beard · 05-06-2003, 10:07 AM

Never thought of that, I have a spare 79 sitting out back.

What are you going to use for the back axles?

70c10 · 05-06-2003, 12:31 PM

Does the 79' 4x4 have 5 lugs?. I thought they were all 6 lug.

c-tenkid · 05-06-2003, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Blue Beard
Never thought of that, I have a spare 79 sitting out back.

What are you going to use for the back axles?

For the rear axles I am probably going to go with early classic's 5 lug axles.I am also going to have 3:90 rearend gears and a posi installed at the same time.

Plus I get all the rally's off the truck to.Woohoo!

Yes the 79 4wd's where 6 lug.I don't think there any GM 5 lug 4wd's.This is a 2wd though.

Brad · 05-06-2003, 05:28 PM

I had bad luck with PST. Terrible customer service. Do a search and you'll find it's not uncommon. I would just recommend getting any parts you need from your local parts store, probably cheaper overall this way.
I've got a 77 on mine. I used the power steering, but you should be find with non p/s.
I used the 67 crossmember, but you can also just slide the 79 crossmember right in - you'll just have to enlarge one of the bolt holes on both sides. Good luck.

highboy_04 · 05-13-2003, 11:58 PM

so the suspension out of a 76 chevy 1/2 ton would fit right in on my '67. steve

73stepside · 05-14-2003, 03:05 AM

yes it will highboy. there are only 2 bolts that have to be drilled/enlarged and i think they are at the rear of the crossmember. alot of members have done this and have told others about it. i am putting 71 disc brake set up on my 70

highboy_04 · 05-15-2003, 12:24 AM

that is pretty smooth i have access to a 1976 chevy. do i have to use the crossmember from the '76 or can i keep mine? steve

73stepside · 05-15-2003, 02:51 AM

just use the whole crossmember. that way you won't have to pull the tie rod ends and swap them over. unbolt the crossmember with all the steering linkage still attached and put it under the truck. be sure to get the brake lines and booster/master cylinder assembly too.

Billy G · 05-26-2003, 02:05 PM

Im new to this 'conversion' stuff...what about the steering box, power steering pump, and the steering column from a '76? Will they also bolt up to a '70? This truck ('70) has a 250 6 cyl....

Please help...and as always.....THANKS!!!

73stepside · 05-26-2003, 11:00 PM

i'm not sure about the steering column, but the power steering pump is set up for a long water pump. you will have to switch the brakets over to short water pump style. the box should bolt right in. i'm not sure about the pitman arm though. it might work. you may have to buy a power steering pitman for your year truck.

Billy G · 05-26-2003, 11:26 PM

Thanks for the reply!!!!!! I'll do some checking into it

05-02-2003, 06:25 PM	#1
c-tenkid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Festus mo Posts: 370	79 front suspension.Direct bolt on? Hey guys. I have a 67 chevy LWB with a manual drums and of course 6 lug wheels.I would like power disk and 5 lug. I have the chance to get any chassis parts I need off a 79 chevy truck for free.(my cousin is putting the body stuff on his 78 4wd. I read that I can bolt the whole cross member up.What about steering though?Can I still use the manual steering box from my 67 with the 79 components? Any help would be awesome.And also does anyone know the bolt pattern of gm's 5 lug?I need to see if they have weld pro stars for it. __________________ 69 c-10 lwb,Converted to 4x4,dana 44f,12blt,4 inch lift,vortec headed 355,th350/np203 34x10.50x15 swamper tsl's

05-06-2003, 12:57 AM	#2
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	1. The crossmember bolts right in. 2. Not shure about the manual s box. 3. the bolt pattern is 5 on 5. __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

05-06-2003, 01:02 AM	#3
c-tenkid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Festus mo Posts: 370	Thanks alot. I am picking the truck up thursday. The deal is.I have to take the front clip off,and the bed and doors.I get to keep the rest. The rest being the rolling chassis,cab,motor and trans.The motor is a blown up 305 with a autotrans.(Alot of stuff off of it will be going on the 350 going in my 67. I am going to order a rebuild kit from pst for the front suspension.Possibly some dropped spindles and springs.As well as new brake calipers,pads,rotors,etc.Should be like a new front end! Will get pics off the process. __________________ 69 c-10 lwb,Converted to 4x4,dana 44f,12blt,4 inch lift,vortec headed 355,th350/np203 34x10.50x15 swamper tsl's

05-06-2003, 10:07 AM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Never thought of that, I have a spare 79 sitting out back. What are you going to use for the back axles? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

05-06-2003, 12:31 PM	#5
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Does the 79' 4x4 have 5 lugs?. I thought they were all 6 lug. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

05-06-2003, 05:28 PM	#7
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	I had bad luck with PST. Terrible customer service. Do a search and you'll find it's not uncommon. I would just recommend getting any parts you need from your local parts store, probably cheaper overall this way. I've got a 77 on mine. I used the power steering, but you should be find with non p/s. I used the 67 crossmember, but you can also just slide the 79 crossmember right in - you'll just have to enlarge one of the bolt holes on both sides. Good luck. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

05-13-2003, 11:58 PM	#8
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	so the suspension out of a 76 chevy 1/2 ton would fit right in on my '67. steve __________________ '67 c10 350/th350

05-14-2003, 03:05 AM	#9
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	yes it will highboy. there are only 2 bolts that have to be drilled/enlarged and i think they are at the rear of the crossmember. alot of members have done this and have told others about it. i am putting 71 disc brake set up on my 70 __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

05-15-2003, 12:24 AM	#10
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	that is pretty smooth i have access to a 1976 chevy. do i have to use the crossmember from the '76 or can i keep mine? steve __________________ '67 c10 350/th350

05-15-2003, 02:51 AM	#11
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	just use the whole crossmember. that way you won't have to pull the tie rod ends and swap them over. unbolt the crossmember with all the steering linkage still attached and put it under the truck. be sure to get the brake lines and booster/master cylinder assembly too. __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

05-26-2003, 02:05 PM	#12
Billy G Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dayton, Tx (in Old River) Posts: 286	Im new to this 'conversion' stuff...what about the steering box, power steering pump, and the steering column from a '76? Will they also bolt up to a '70? This truck ('70) has a 250 6 cyl.... Please help...and as always.....THANKS!!! __________________ My FAMOUS LAST WORDS...."Ima Gonna!!" - 1970 GMC 1500 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - "The GEM" - 1976 Chev Scotsdale swb/step 350/350 - "The JEWEL" - 1982 Chev C-10 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - - 2001 Chev Silverado LT -

05-26-2003, 11:00 PM	#13
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	i'm not sure about the steering column, but the power steering pump is set up for a long water pump. you will have to switch the brakets over to short water pump style. the box should bolt right in. i'm not sure about the pitman arm though. it might work. you may have to buy a power steering pitman for your year truck. __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

05-26-2003, 11:26 PM	#14
Billy G Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dayton, Tx (in Old River) Posts: 286	Thanks for the reply!!!!!! I'll do some checking into it __________________ My FAMOUS LAST WORDS...."Ima Gonna!!" - 1970 GMC 1500 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - "The GEM" - 1976 Chev Scotsdale swb/step 350/350 - "The JEWEL" - 1982 Chev C-10 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - - 2001 Chev Silverado LT -



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