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jcab · 01-18-2004, 11:59 AM

For a easy front disc brake upgrade, I know you can take the front cross memeber assembly off a 73-87 truck. My question is, is the setup the same on a blazer? If so, anyone know when it changed? was it after 87 as well?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-18-2004, 02:01 PM

Crossmember changes are not the easiest way to go, however they are usually the cheapest and you can go back to 71 for disk brakes. If the Blazer is 2 wheel drive it would be the same. 4X4s are completely different animals. The easiest way to go is to buy a disk brake conversion kit like the one we sell for $469.95. That gets you the disk brake spindles that match your front end's equipment and offers you the choise of standard height, or drop spindles at no extra charge. It also comes with everything you need except the proportioning valve. (Spindles, bearings, rotors, calipers, brake pads, cotter pins, castle nut, and dust cap.) Brake dust shields are extra.
Doing a front crossmember change requires pulling your engine, removing brake lines, and enlongating holes in your frame among other things. Not that I wouldn't do it, because I have... Several times, because there are benifites to doing it, like the brake line location. That is only on the 71-72s though. Also if you decide on a complete crossmember change, don't forget to get the tie rods, idler arm, and idler arm bracket, because you will need all of it to match the spindles on it. Just a couple of things to think about.

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

jcab · 01-18-2004, 02:07 PM

Excellent information WES. Thanks! I would love to get an actual conversion, however with a 7mo old son, I wouldn't be able to justify the cost with the wife

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Thanks again!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-18-2004, 02:11 PM

Your welcome... Glad I could help. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

01-18-2004, 11:59 AM	#1
jcab I need more money.... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	Front discs off a blazer? For a easy front disc brake upgrade, I know you can take the front cross memeber assembly off a 73-87 truck. My question is, is the setup the same on a blazer? If so, anyone know when it changed? was it after 87 as well? __________________ Jay. '68 LWB C10 '74 Duster ("It's not Rusted out, it's been modified for weight reduction") '91 Civic '97 Saturn '88 Celica AWD turbo (R.I.P.) 273 hp Mustang Killer

01-18-2004, 02:01 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Crossmember changes are not the easiest way to go, however they are usually the cheapest and you can go back to 71 for disk brakes. If the Blazer is 2 wheel drive it would be the same. 4X4s are completely different animals. The easiest way to go is to buy a disk brake conversion kit like the one we sell for $469.95. That gets you the disk brake spindles that match your front end's equipment and offers you the choise of standard height, or drop spindles at no extra charge. It also comes with everything you need except the proportioning valve. (Spindles, bearings, rotors, calipers, brake pads, cotter pins, castle nut, and dust cap.) Brake dust shields are extra. Doing a front crossmember change requires pulling your engine, removing brake lines, and enlongating holes in your frame among other things. Not that I wouldn't do it, because I have... Several times, because there are benifites to doing it, like the brake line location. That is only on the 71-72s though. Also if you decide on a complete crossmember change, don't forget to get the tie rods, idler arm, and idler arm bracket, because you will need all of it to match the spindles on it. Just a couple of things to think about. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-18-2004, 02:07 PM	#3
jcab I need more money.... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	Excellent information WES. Thanks! I would love to get an actual conversion, however with a 7mo old son, I wouldn't be able to justify the cost with the wife . Thanks again! __________________ Jay. '68 LWB C10 '74 Duster ("It's not Rusted out, it's been modified for weight reduction") '91 Civic '97 Saturn '88 Celica AWD turbo (R.I.P.) 273 hp Mustang Killer

01-18-2004, 02:11 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Your welcome... Glad I could help. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys



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