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gafiredog · 07-01-2022, 11:14 AM

Hey All, My brother just bought a 69 c-10 to build, he wants to convert the front brakes to disc. Can we use 73-87 c-10 disc brake setup on it? will it match up? tia.

**1957 Chief** · 07-01-2022, 11:31 AM

I know the lower ball joints/spindles are different for sure.

Bubba

gafiredog · 07-01-2022, 11:46 AM

thank you. I'm guessing they will not work. since the lower control arm is different.

SCOTI · 07-01-2022, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gafiredog

Hey All, My brother just bought a 69 c-10 to build, he wants to convert the front brakes to disc. Can we use 73-87 c-10 disc brake setup on it? will it match up? tia.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gafiredog

thank you. I'm guessing they will not work. since the lower control arm is different.

Yes you can use 73-87 spindles for the front disc swap on a '69. To do so requires swapping some parts which is common when swapping from drum to disc brakes.

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

**cwcarpenter98** · 07-01-2022, 03:47 PM

Squarebody ball joints fit in the 63-72 a arms. That's what I'm running on my 63.
There's a specific set of parts needed for the squarebody spindle tie rod ends to work with the 69 center link, but definitely doable.
Or you could change completely to squarebody steering parts by using the power steering gear, pitman arm, idler arm, center link, tie rods, and spindles.
Several ways to skin this cat that gets you where you want to be

gafiredog · 07-25-2022, 10:05 PM

thanks for all the help.

07-01-2022, 11:14 AM	#1
gafiredog Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: metro Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 194	front splindles Hey All, My brother just bought a 69 c-10 to build, he wants to convert the front brakes to disc. Can we use 73-87 c-10 disc brake setup on it? will it match up? tia. __________________ Art 1975 c-10 stepper 1978 single cab dually 1987 crewcab dually 1986 crewcab single wheel 1948 anglia- (the dixie twister super gas)

07-01-2022, 11:31 AM	#2
1957 Chief Proud Vet that loves the USA Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 458	Re: front splindles I know the lower ball joints/spindles are different for sure. Bubba

07-01-2022, 11:46 AM	#3
gafiredog Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: metro Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 194	Re: front splindles thank you. I'm guessing they will not work. since the lower control arm is different. __________________ Art 1975 c-10 stepper 1978 single cab dually 1987 crewcab dually 1986 crewcab single wheel 1948 anglia- (the dixie twister super gas)

07-01-2022, 03:47 PM	#5
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,421	Re: front splindles Squarebody ball joints fit in the 63-72 a arms. That's what I'm running on my 63. There's a specific set of parts needed for the squarebody spindle tie rod ends to work with the 69 center link, but definitely doable. Or you could change completely to squarebody steering parts by using the power steering gear, pitman arm, idler arm, center link, tie rods, and spindles. Several ways to skin this cat that gets you where you want to be __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

07-25-2022, 10:05 PM	#6
gafiredog Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: metro Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 194	Re: front splindles thanks for all the help. __________________ Art 1975 c-10 stepper 1978 single cab dually 1987 crewcab dually 1986 crewcab single wheel 1948 anglia- (the dixie twister super gas)



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