68 c10 disc brake conversion using 71 c10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68black_betty · 02-12-2011, 06:34 PM

i found a guy parting out a 71 c10 with disc brake front and rear end still there. i wanna convert my 68 to disc brakes, ive been reading up on it and some people are saying to go with 73 rather than 71-72 due to harder to find parts. will it all just be basic bolt on or will there be welding and cutting involved, anyone that has done a conversion like im lookin for any info and suggestions on this project,, also is the 71 worth it or should i be looking for a 73 on up?

crakarjax · 02-12-2011, 10:55 PM

I went with 72 for my 68 but 73-up will be just as much work, no more no less. you need to grab the entire front crossmember, and the booster/master cylinder setup. Also, if I were you I wouldn't buy anything that old in the rust belt! Do some craigslist searching and find some southern stuff.

dave2953 · 02-13-2011, 01:55 AM

If you go the 73+ route you don't have to pull the entire crossmember. A lot of guys do because it's all there and you also gain the newer style mounts. I used my factory crossmember and control arms, too, and swapped everything else over from the donor vehicle. Here is an excellent thread that member lolife99 was kind enough to put together that will tell you all you could ever hope to know regarding disc brake swaps.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444815

swierker · 02-13-2011, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68black_betty

go with 73 rather than 71-72 due to harder to find parts.

To answer the 73+ question, I think the benefit her is the A-arm bushing is a better design doesn't need greasing? Or so I remember hearing. 73+ is probably cheaper for replacement parts. But I wouldn't necessarily say that the 71-72 parts are harder to find.

Either way, the amount of work to do the swap should be the say no matter which parts you use.

VDOG · 02-13-2011, 03:38 PM

I did the same disc brake conversion, I got 73 spindles and keep my same control arms. Installed rotors, calipers for a 73, and purchased new tie rods.
That was it.

Check out my link, it might help.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=vdog

68black_betty · 02-13-2011, 06:09 PM

awesome thanks fellas for the input

02-12-2011, 06:34 PM	#1
68black_betty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA........Ottawa, IL Posts: 69	68 c10 disc brake conversion using 71 c10 i found a guy parting out a 71 c10 with disc brake front and rear end still there. i wanna convert my 68 to disc brakes, ive been reading up on it and some people are saying to go with 73 rather than 71-72 due to harder to find parts. will it all just be basic bolt on or will there be welding and cutting involved, anyone that has done a conversion like im lookin for any info and suggestions on this project,, also is the 71 worth it or should i be looking for a 73 on up?

02-12-2011, 10:55 PM	#2
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Re: 68 c10 disc brake conversion using 71 c10 I went with 72 for my 68 but 73-up will be just as much work, no more no less. you need to grab the entire front crossmember, and the booster/master cylinder setup. Also, if I were you I wouldn't buy anything that old in the rust belt! Do some craigslist searching and find some southern stuff. __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed

02-13-2011, 01:55 AM	#3
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: 68 c10 disc brake conversion using 71 c10 If you go the 73+ route you don't have to pull the entire crossmember. A lot of guys do because it's all there and you also gain the newer style mounts. I used my factory crossmember and control arms, too, and swapped everything else over from the donor vehicle. Here is an excellent thread that member lolife99 was kind enough to put together that will tell you all you could ever hope to know regarding disc brake swaps. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444815 __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250 Last edited by dave2953; 02-13-2011 at 01:56 AM.

02-13-2011, 03:38 PM	#5
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: 68 c10 disc brake conversion using 71 c10 I did the same disc brake conversion, I got 73 spindles and keep my same control arms. Installed rotors, calipers for a 73, and purchased new tie rods. That was it. Check out my link, it might help. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=vdog

02-13-2011, 06:09 PM	#6
68black_betty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA........Ottawa, IL Posts: 69	Re: 68 c10 disc brake conversion using 71 c10 awesome thanks fellas for the input



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