1970 c-10 front disc conversion question "again"

[BCOWANWHEELS]

fellas, I apologize for bringing this up again but my searches didn't answer my questions so help a old fella out ok ?
heres what I have-
1970 c-10 with 6 lug drum front brakes
I want to keep 6 lug rims and stock height spindles.
I don't want to change anymore than absolutely necessary so to keep my tk. as original as possible.
what is the best route to go about this and what parts do I need to round up and from who ?
is there caliper brackets that will bolt to drum brake spindles or do I need to use 71-72 spindles.
I,d like to use as many stock parts as possible so I can get replacements at local auto parts houses.

all help is greatly appreciated.
regards
bob

[lolife99]

Buy 63-70 conversion spindles in stock height. ($229) Summit a Racing.
Direct bolt on.
Nothing to change.
Add a 71-72 m/c and prop valve.
Use aftermarket 6-lug rotors from Summit Racing.
You will need 71-87 6-lug steel wheels to clear the disc brakes calipers.
ECE brake hoses.

This is the simplest answer and the least parts to change.

[BCOWANWHEELS]

thank you so much, I noticed summit has the spindles on sale for 215.00 delivered ....

[bill3rail]

Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

fellas, I apologize for bringing this up again but my searches didn't answer my questions so help a old fella out ok ?
heres what I have-
1970 c-10 with 6 lug drum front brakes
I want to keep 6 lug rims and stock height spindles.
I don't want to change anymore than absolutely necessary so to keep my tk. as original as possible.
what is the best route to go about this and what parts do I need to round up and from who ?
is there caliper brackets that will bolt to drum brake spindles or do I need to use 71-72 spindles.
I,d like to use as many stock parts as possible so I can get replacements at local auto parts houses.

all help is greatly appreciated.
regards
bob

I also have a 1970 C10 LWB 6 Lug four wheel drum.

I just purchased the Brother's Trucks complete disc brake conversion with power booster. It comes with ball joints and some tie rod ends.
Everything is brand new, and should bolt right on. As soon as the garage is clear, I'll be tearing it apart and starting the brake job.

Bill

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

thank you so much, I noticed summit has the spindles on sale for 215.00 delivered ....

Make sure you get the 63-70 conversion spindles.
I believe CPP 6-lug rotors are the cheapest.
Use Summit Racing for these also.

Looking at an old thread,... brake hoses from NAPA can be used in the conversion. (according to the thread).
NAPA #36616.

[BCOWANWHEELS]

I have a set of stock 71-72 gm front spindles will these work and not have to buy the new spindles if so I just change what ?

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

I have a set of stock 71-72 gm front spindles will these work and not have to buy the new spindles if so I just change what ?

the will work,... but you have to change upper and lower balljoints.
then convert your outer tie rods to 71-72 tie rods,... which requires either:
1) $50-60 tie rod adapter
2) using the entire steering fron a 71-72 truck.
centerlink inner and outer tie rods.

I know this info has to be easily found on this site.
not complaining,... because I want to help,... but I feel like I have written this info 500 times on this board.
How are you guys searching for info???

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by bill3rail

I also have a 1970 C10 LWB 6 Lug four wheel drum.

I just purchased the Brother's Trucks complete disc brake conversion with power booster. It comes with ball joints and some tie rod ends.
Everything is brand new, and should bolt right on. As soon as the garage is clear, I'll be tearing it apart and starting the brake job.

Bill

you bought a kit that has a high profit margin for these companies like Brothers.
They make you swap all of those parts to cheaper 73-87 parts,... including spindles.
No need to do that now since they make and sell conversion spindles for the same money.
But your front end probably needs rebuilt anyway.
Dont forget to install new cross shafts in those a-arms.
They dont sell you those, because they are pricey. $$$

[BCOWANWHEELS]

probably me on not being a good omputer guy. us old fellas don't learn new things easy sorry. I think just going your first suggested route is best,bite the bullit and get them spindles. thanks pal you,ll never know how you,ve helped me and I really appreciate it. bob

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

probably me on not being a good omputer guy. us old fellas don't learn new things easy sorry. I think just going your first suggested route is best,bite the bullit and get them spindles. thanks pal you,ll never know how you,ve helped me and I really appreciate it. bob

Make sure to check back when you get the disc brakes swapped in.
Its one of the best mods you can do.
And I'm an old guy too. ha

[BCOWANWHEELS]

will do but it will be after CHRISTMAS before $ is available.

[Mr Handy]

Remember that stock 6 lug wheels will not clear the dist brake caliper. You will either need a set of 71 up 6 lug wheels or a small spacer to bump the wheel out enough to clear the caliper. I believe a 1/4" spacer will work.

An easy way to tell which steel wheels will clear without a spacer is to check how many hubcap nubs it has. 4 nubs will clear disks, 3 nubs will not.

[BCOWANWHEELS]

what did the 4 nub wheels originally come on ?

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

what did the 4 nub wheels originally come on ?

71-87 4x4 trucks.
71-91 4x4 blazers
71-91 4x4 suburbans

[BCOWANWHEELS]

got me a set of 75 blazer ralley rims, 15 x 8 this evening.