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CPP drop spindles
I have a 1965 that I want to convert to disk breaks and later model stock calipers, disks, ball joints.
CPP has two options for the 2.5 inch drop spindles; 1963-1970 & 1971-72 What’s the actual difference between these two products? I thought parts for 63 - 80 were pretty much interchangeable from a tire width pov. Posted via Mobile Device |
03-22-2021, 09:38 PM | #2 |
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Re: CPP drop spindles
There’s also a 73-87 version.
Same spindle casting. They are just reamed for different year ball joints and outer tie rods.
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Re: CPP drop spindles
You can use the 71-72 version only if you are also running the 71-72 ball joints
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Re: CPP drop spindles
What steering components are you using. The outer tie rods have to match also.
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Re: CPP drop spindles
The easiest would be to use 63-70 conversion spindles and use your 1965 centerlink and tie rods.
71-72 or 73-87 is going to require the same year ball joints and tie rods to be swapped. You would also need a used 71-72 or 73-87 centerlink. These aren’t sold new. Then you’ll need to swap pitman arm and idler arm. It’s a domino affect. The 67-70, 71-72, and 73-87 idler arm mounts differently on the frame. You’ll have to locate it a drill new holes. Do you currently have some of these parts?
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03-23-2021, 11:50 AM | #8 |
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Re: CPP drop spindles
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...isc+brake+swap This is basically what you need if you are using 73-87 spindles. I used the 75 spindles I had laying around.
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Re: CPP drop spindles
I just got through getting my '65 front end finished & all I'm going to say is this, stick with the 63-70 option. Unless you plan to swap the entire thing out, or like me have some reason to use this year & that year, stick with the 63-70 spindles.
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I have a complete 1965 cross member with all original parts.. I also recently purchased a power steering box from a friend that also included the 73-87 components..see pic. stick with 63-67 parts/spindles or use these 73-87 parts and spindles? any pros/cons either way? thanks! Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: CPP drop spindles
If you want power steering, use the 73-87 stuff. If you want to keep it manual steering, use the 65 stuff
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I put the 73-87 ball joints in my 63 control arms. I'm technically running the 73 rotors but they are aftermarket ones. Purchased before I knew I could get junkyard parts
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The later control arms aren’t any wider.
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Use all the 73-87 parts with a p/s box. You’ll need an adapter plate from Captain Fab on here to bolt the p/s box to your frame.
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Yes I know. I set one of my trucks up like that. I even have a thread on it. It the other truck I used all 75 components except the cross member.
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Re: CPP drop spindles
This is what '73 tie rods look like in '65 spindles.
Just my 2 cents... Sorry it's sideways.
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