front end swap?
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front end swap?
Im looking into buying a 78' with front disc power brakes to put under my 67' with no power and front drums. Are the front ends interchangable? and would i still have the same wheel spacing with the disc brake as i do with my drums, becauce im running aftermartket wheels and it would make a difference, thanks
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From: Tuttle, Oklahoma
here is a link to the article written up by Ken Payne, one of the greats on FTE!!
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...rd_Trucks.html
I hope this helps you out.
maybe we should consider putting this particular DIY as a sticky at the top of the forum, as it is by far the MOST asked question on this forum.
_Ken
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...rd_Trucks.html
I hope this helps you out.
maybe we should consider putting this particular DIY as a sticky at the top of the forum, as it is by far the MOST asked question on this forum.
_Ken
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Wheel hoppin 67.I just completed a 77 swap to my 67.Both 2 wheel drive trucks.You will have to swap out the I beams.The drum spindles are bolted up with 4 bolts .The disc spindles in thethe 77 are attatched directly to the king pins.King pins are a little bigger in the 77,so you wont be able to change at the king pins.Swap the I beams,change the proportioning valve,vacum canister and master cylinder.New banjo hoses ,rotars and calipers and your in business.Having the whole parts truck is the way to go. moparnut
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Originally Posted by wheelhoppin67
Im looking into buying a 78' with front disc power brakes to put under my 67' with no power and front drums. Are the front ends interchangable? and would i still have the same wheel spacing with the disc brake as i do with my drums, becauce im running aftermartket wheels and it would make a difference, thanks
John
