converting 2wd to a 4 x 4

[KyFarm]

Hi all
I am new here and need some information. I have begun the process of finding and buying what I have always wanted, a 69 - 72 c-10 which is what my father had when I was a child.

I however need a 4wd truck as I plan on using it as my farm/country truck.

I am having a great deal of trouble finding a 4 x 4 with power brakes and have recently been told that 69 and 70 K10s cannot have power disc brakes added to the axels. This is unfortunate as I was about ready to buy a beautiful 69 K-10, but non-power drums are not for me as I will need to occasionally pull a trailer or fertilizer buggy.

Here are my questions and thank-you for any help that you may have:

Does anybody make a front axel, disc brake kit that matches up to any 69-72 c-10 therefore converting a 2wd c-10 to a 4wd?

Also, is it possible to use a 71 or 72 front axel and disc brake assembly to bolt into any 69-72?

Any help on this topic is greatly appreciated and will look at any truck that fits this description within 2 hours of Louisville, KY

[67gmcstepside]

"have recently been told that 69 and 70 K10s cannot have power disc brakes added to the axels"
You cant add PB to closed knuckle axles but open is no problem.

"Also, is it possible to use a 71 or 72 front axel and disc brake assembly to bolt into any 69-72?"
Yes, easly done. Many have done this in the build section.

[Chevy1TonFun]

There are conversion kits, but they are very pricey. Its cheaper to just find a newer axle and swap it out. I would find a chevy or dodge front dana 44 from 71-up for the front. The post 71-up will all have disc brakes.

[KyFarm]

Well since I posted the above message I found a truck on e-bay had been relisted and was close by so yesterday in the snow I went out and bought it and will bring it home tomorrow.

It is a 1972 c-10 Highlander 4 x 4 with power windows (that work), air conditioning, disc brakes and tilt steering. Its got a 350 with TH350 trans.

Now on to the rehab...

[67gmcstepside]

The yellow GMC?

[KyFarm]

Nah, its orange and white, for now, was outside Bardstown, KY

[67gmcstepside]

Yeap thats the one I was watching, nice truck!!! Goiod luck!

[rayfinseats]

I just saw a complete 3/4 ton 4x4 chassis on ebay for $400...local craigslist

[manimal]

Originally Posted by Chevy1TonFun

There are conversion kits, but they are very pricey. Its cheaper to just find a newer axle and swap it out. I would find a chevy or dodge front dana 44 from 71-up for the front. The post 71-up will all have disc brakes.

The problem with the Dodge is it will be a 5x4.5 wheel pattern? and the hub bearings are VERY weak. That doesnt mean you cant swap out for the chevy knuckles/shafts....then it would just be easier to use a Chevy axle.

[chop_shop]

Thats crazy. Im right down the road from you. I am almost done with a body swap on my 65 c10. I put it on a 77 k10 chassis. Not a hard swap at all.