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gruveb · 02-07-2016, 02:46 AM

I read the FAQ on brake swaps and could find nothing about what my truck has, so I thought I'd share. My front right wheel bearing was going out and I needed to go ahead and change the tie rods on that side. I wasn't sure if the tie rods were from the 69 or 01. It looks like the bolted the 01 spindle right on the 69 A-arm.

Everything but the brakes and spindle seem to be 69.

The caliper pin T50 head is stripped though, all of the replacements I found at the shops are 1/8th of an inch too long...I'd prefer not having hex bolts and metric crap.

Anyhow, the swap was done and works.

brad_man_72 · 02-07-2016, 10:37 AM

Looks like an old tie rod. It also looks like it doesn't fit. (No castle nut)

dirtyjim · 02-07-2016, 10:52 AM

I've been wondering how hard it would be to 99+ spindles to these trucks. do you know how much or if the track width was changed and or any geometry/alignment issues?
what is the spindle pin height in relation to a stock spindle?

gruveb · 02-07-2016, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dirtyjim

I've been wondering how hard it would be to 99+ spindles to these trucks. do you know how much or if the track width was changed and or any geometry/alignment issues?

I have no idea. I bought the truck like this about 4 years ago. I got it for a song from a body shop that was going out of business that had used it as their shop truck.

But, I can measure and take pics of stuff if you tell me what you need to know.

gruveb · 02-07-2016, 04:23 PM

Tie rods are from a 97 1500. What a frankentruck.

The front end seems about 1/8" wider than the rear. You can't really tell from the string in the pic but can in person.

EARNHARDT#3 · 02-07-2016, 10:27 PM

I believe 1/8" is much less difference than usual.

cleanfreak · 02-08-2016, 01:12 AM

Very interesting , need to follow this one.

cleanfreak · 02-08-2016, 09:13 PM

Did they use the 99-06 lower ball joint , that bolts into the control arm? what's the ride height like on your truck , would be great if you had a couple more pics.

gruveb · 02-08-2016, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cleanfreak

Did they use the 99-06 lower ball joint , that bolts into the control arm? what's the ride height like on your truck , would be great if you had a couple more pics.

Let me know what you want pics of.

I'll get a pic of the ball joints but can't until tomorrow.

cleanfreak · 02-08-2016, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gruveb

Let me know what you want pics of.

I'll get a pic of the ball joints but can't until tomorrow.

Looked thru your posts , found the ride height pictures , just a picture of the lower arm where the ball joint attaches would be very help full. Thanks - Bob

'68 Newtricks · 02-09-2016, 04:08 AM

ball joints are the right taper? Kinda mind blowing here and crazy weird lol

gruveb · 02-09-2016, 10:09 PM

Here are the pics.

I'm taking it in for an alignment soon.

02-07-2016, 02:46 AM	#1
gruveb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rio Rico, AZ Posts: 43	2001 brakes on my 69 C10 I read the FAQ on brake swaps and could find nothing about what my truck has, so I thought I'd share. My front right wheel bearing was going out and I needed to go ahead and change the tie rods on that side. I wasn't sure if the tie rods were from the 69 or 01. It looks like the bolted the 01 spindle right on the 69 A-arm. Everything but the brakes and spindle seem to be 69. The caliper pin T50 head is stripped though, all of the replacements I found at the shops are 1/8th of an inch too long...I'd prefer not having hex bolts and metric crap. Anyhow, the swap was done and works. Attached Images __________________ 69 Driver - The Analog Truck

02-07-2016, 10:37 AM	#2
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: 2001 brakes on my 69 C10 Looks like an old tie rod. It also looks like it doesn't fit. (No castle nut) __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

02-07-2016, 04:23 PM	#5
gruveb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rio Rico, AZ Posts: 43	Re: 2001 brakes on my 69 C10 Tie rods are from a 97 1500. What a frankentruck. The front end seems about 1/8" wider than the rear. You can't really tell from the string in the pic but can in person. Attached Images __________________ 69 Driver - The Analog Truck

02-07-2016, 10:27 PM	#6
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: 2001 brakes on my 69 C10 I believe 1/8" is much less difference than usual. __________________ 1967 C10, LWB, 250, Powerglide, PS, PB, 3/4 STATIC DROP

02-08-2016, 01:12 AM	#7
cleanfreak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: port robinson ontario canada Posts: 398	Re: 2001 brakes on my 69 C10 Very interesting , need to follow this one.

02-07-2016, 10:52 AM	#3
dirtyjim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 622	Re: 2001 brakes on my 69 C10 I've been wondering how hard it would be to 99+ spindles to these trucks. do you know how much or if the track width was changed and or any geometry/alignment issues? what is the spindle pin height in relation to a stock spindle? __________________ 1967 C10 lwb two tone, 305 & rat fink style floor shifted 700r4, 20" steelies 2004 2500HD utility bed aka Brutus

02-08-2016, 09:13 PM	#8
cleanfreak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: port robinson ontario canada Posts: 398	Re: 2001 brakes on my 69 C10 Did they use the 99-06 lower ball joint , that bolts into the control arm? what's the ride height like on your truck , would be great if you had a couple more pics.

02-09-2016, 04:08 AM	#11
'68 Newtricks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles area :( Posts: 499	Re: 2001 brakes on my 69 C10 ball joints are the right taper? Kinda mind blowing here and crazy weird lol __________________ '68 C10 SWB '85 K30 Blazer

02-09-2016, 10:09 PM	#12
gruveb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rio Rico, AZ Posts: 43	Re: 2001 brakes on my 69 C10 Here are the pics. I'm taking it in for an alignment soon. Attached Images __________________ 69 Driver - The Analog Truck



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