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jbishop 09-09-2009 09:08:36 71.1.7.107 32697 Report to Moderator	i have a 68 chevy step side half ton with drum brakes what year do i need to use for dics brakes thanks for any info [Reply]  [Send Email]
Jerry F 09-10-2009 14:12:29 63.197.120.131 32715 Report to Moderator	Re: 68 frontend in reply to jbishop, 09-09-2009 09:08:36   chevy trucks went to disc in 71. you can buy 6 lug disc conversion kits (after market) that are spendy but easy. or swap in a cross member complete fron a 71-87 with discs. If your truck has the trailing arms (likely does) then find a 5 lug 71 or 72 rear end. If leafs, then any 73 to 87 half ton rear should work.   [Reply]  [No Email]
Richard H. 09-10-2009 07:57:17 208.70.40.172 32709 Report to Moderator	Re: 68 frontend in reply to jbishop, 09-09-2009 09:08:36   69 I think , I know my 71 has disc.   [Reply]  [No Email]
Kris Golden 09-09-2009 19:54:47 65.69.162.80 32700 Report to Moderator	Re: 68 frontend in reply to jbishop, 09-09-2009 09:08:36   you might have to go aftermarket as by the time '73 rolled around, they had five lug wheels on half ton 2 wheel drive   [Reply]  [No Email]
irishmike 09-09-2009 13:38:30 66.63.216.169 32698 Report to Moderator	Re: 68 frontend in reply to jbishop, 09-09-2009 09:08:36   I think the disc brakes started around 73, you should not have any trouble finding parts to change over, Mike   [Reply]  [No Email]