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Hello all,
Heres my question. I own a "65 s/b 2wd Custom Cab, and am in the process of making it into a street rod. However, I am confused about a few things. It is my understanding that 65-79, the front suspension (I-beam, spindles, etc.) are universal. However, some websites that sell lowered I-beams list beams for truck years 65-74, then 75-79, others list 65-79 as the same. Also, I read the excellent article by Ken Payne regarding drum to disk swap in 65-72 vehicles. He lists in there for 65-66, to use spindles, rotors and calipers from a '74 model. With this in mind, if I lower the truck with an aftermarket 65-79 I-beam, then the year issue would be mute as long as I use disk components within those years. Correct???? If anyone has any input or can set me straight, I will surely appreciate it. (Sorry if I am rambling)
Don
Heres my question. I own a "65 s/b 2wd Custom Cab, and am in the process of making it into a street rod. However, I am confused about a few things. It is my understanding that 65-79, the front suspension (I-beam, spindles, etc.) are universal. However, some websites that sell lowered I-beams list beams for truck years 65-74, then 75-79, others list 65-79 as the same. Also, I read the excellent article by Ken Payne regarding drum to disk swap in 65-72 vehicles. He lists in there for 65-66, to use spindles, rotors and calipers from a '74 model. With this in mind, if I lower the truck with an aftermarket 65-79 I-beam, then the year issue would be mute as long as I use disk components within those years. Correct???? If anyone has any input or can set me straight, I will surely appreciate it. (Sorry if I am rambling)
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I've always heard that the 65-79 are all interchangable. As to my article, there's going to be an update made to it which includes information on swapping the entire i-beam set which may result in less work. One word of caution, get the forged lowering ibeams rather than the weld tubes. They look closer to stock and they don't have welds which can crack or corrode.
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Ken,
Thanks for your prompt reply. I did some research and FINALLY found out that as far as doing a complete change over of I-beams, they are a direct bolt-in match. The difference in 65-74 vs. 75-79, is king pin size. 75-79 's use a larger ( king pin than the earlier models. Thanks agaion for you info. Who has the forged drop beams, I can only find welded beams.?
Don
Thanks for your prompt reply. I did some research and FINALLY found out that as far as doing a complete change over of I-beams, they are a direct bolt-in match. The difference in 65-74 vs. 75-79, is king pin size. 75-79 's use a larger ( king pin than the earlier models. Thanks agaion for you info. Who has the forged drop beams, I can only find welded beams.?
Don
