68 frontend

jbishop · New User Joined: 29 Aug 2009 Posts: 6 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

IrishMike · Regular Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Posts: 86 Report to Moderator

I think the disc brakes started around 73, you should not have any trouble finding parts to change over, Mike

Kris Golden · Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 6:54 pm Post subject: Re: 68 frontend

you might have to go aftermarket as by the time '73 rolled around, they had five lug wheels on half ton 2 wheel drive

Richard H. · Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 6:57 am Post subject: Re: 68 frontend

69 I think , I know my 71 has disc.

Jerry F · Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: 68 frontend

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.