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PDW HOTRODS · 02-28-2015, 01:02 AM

Does anyone know of a parts swap to narrow the front track width of a 63-72? Also change to 5x4.75 bolt pattern? I got a 53 Chevy project truck sitting on a 63 up frame. The front suspension is too wide. Thanks.

scottybaccus · 02-28-2015, 04:31 AM

Not as much as you need. CPP sells dropped spindles that will tuck 5/8" per side, and there are rotors that could be swapped to get the bolt pattern, but that's about the limit. You might get a little more with high offset wheels, but that is expensive and looks like crap.
I have several suggestions, if you have your stock frame. Otherwise ,you are kinda out of luck.

SCOTI · 02-28-2015, 07:49 AM

Porterbuilts Dropmember narrows track width about 1.5" from stock. The CPP drop spindles can add to that as well as they offer shorter a-arms to narrow the track width even more. Pricy, but great quality.

Some other options would be No Limits, Fat Man Fabrications, Roadster Shop, or Scotts for bolt-in aftermarket crossmembers w/varying track widths (depending on the mfr).

PDW HOTRODS · 02-28-2015, 11:52 AM

I will probably change the frame or subframe it. I just didn't know if there was a old trick people have used before. I have heard of people using 78-87 Malibu front spindles and disc brakes on a 57 Chevy car, almost bolt on. Might just get Camaro subframe. The rear trailing arm suspension might work good.

02-28-2015, 01:02 AM	#1
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 493	Narrowing 60's front suspension Does anyone know of a parts swap to narrow the front track width of a 63-72? Also change to 5x4.75 bolt pattern? I got a 53 Chevy project truck sitting on a 63 up frame. The front suspension is too wide. Thanks.

02-28-2015, 04:31 AM	#2
scottybaccus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Hutto Posts: 109	Re: Narrowing 60's front suspension Not as much as you need. CPP sells dropped spindles that will tuck 5/8" per side, and there are rotors that could be swapped to get the bolt pattern, but that's about the limit. You might get a little more with high offset wheels, but that is expensive and looks like crap. I have several suggestions, if you have your stock frame. Otherwise ,you are kinda out of luck. __________________ Scotty Baccus

02-28-2015, 07:49 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,907	Re: Narrowing 60's front suspension Porterbuilts Dropmember narrows track width about 1.5" from stock. The CPP drop spindles can add to that as well as they offer shorter a-arms to narrow the track width even more. Pricy, but great quality. Some other options would be No Limits, Fat Man Fabrications, Roadster Shop, or Scotts for bolt-in aftermarket crossmembers w/varying track widths (depending on the mfr). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

02-28-2015, 11:52 AM	#4
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 493	Re: Narrowing 60's front suspension I will probably change the frame or subframe it. I just didn't know if there was a old trick people have used before. I have heard of people using 78-87 Malibu front spindles and disc brakes on a 57 Chevy car, almost bolt on. Might just get Camaro subframe. The rear trailing arm suspension might work good.



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