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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 06:51 PM
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Disc Brakes?

Anybody know how hard it is to put disc brakes on the front of my 1970 F100?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 07:44 PM
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Disc Brakes?

Pull the axles out from under a mid '70 F-100. All you need are the spindles, but most seem to agree that swapping the beams are the eaiser route. There is a tech article that is a big help... https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles...conversion.php
 
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 06:18 AM
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Disc Brakes?

Hi Scott, That is a question that has been answered hundreds of times. I invite you to read the archives, or use the search feature here. There is plenty of info for you.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 09:04 PM
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Disc Brakes?

the easiest thing to do is find a 79 in a salvage yard that would fit your truck that way u have front disc brakes and tru power stearing...i'm doin that to my 72 f-250
 
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