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| Author: | Andy's GT [ Tue Jun 13, 2006 5:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | parts for disc brake swap? |
i dont need a full list of parts right now, but there is a 77 volare with disc brakes at the local parts yard, which im going back to soon since i didnt realize i needed the throttle cable for its super six, and i am pretty sure i was reading somewhere that you need something off of an f body, but i cant remember for sure, or what it is, and i cant find that post, thanks! |
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| Author: | zedpapa [ Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:36 pm ] |
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grab the brake hoses, spindles, calipers and caliper brackets. rotors and pads too if they are in decent shape. the ball joints come from a 73-76 a-body along with the upper control arms. zedpapa |
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| Author: | Joshie225 [ Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: parts for disc brake swap? |
Quote: i dont need a full list of parts right now, but there is a 77 volare with disc brakes at the local parts yard, which im going back to soon since i didnt realize i needed the throttle cable for its super six, and i am pretty sure i was reading somewhere that you need something off of an f body, but i cant remember for sure, or what it is, and i cant find that post, thanks!
No F-body parts are required. You can use the rotors and calipers no problem. The calipers have a larger piston than the '73-'75 A bodies, but same as the '76s. The spindle can be bolted on as well, but be aware that it's a little taller and affects the geometry somewhat.
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| Author: | bbbbbb9 [ Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:56 am ] |
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I read another article somewhen that the different geometry is dangerous. What's that about? Anyone ever swap out the whole K frame etc to an early A body? Is it possible? I bought my 77 Aspen for the Super Six/A-833OD setup and I like the front end arrangement. (put in bushings ball joints and am driving it daily now. $300 for the whole car $100 in front end parts (had the ball joints)). |
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| Author: | slantvaliant [ Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:25 am ] |
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Ehrenberger says it's not a good idea because it might put the balljoints out of their design range: http://www.moparaction.com/Tech/archive/disc-main.html The folks at Big Block Dart think differently: http://www.bigblockdart.com/techpages/spindles.shtml We know that the factory A-body geometry works. Getting the UCA's and knuckles off the same car would be the safest bet, but I don't think I'd be afraid of F-body knuckles. Call them a second choice. Why not grab everything you can off the F-body, and look for the A-body knuckle where you find the UCA's? BTW, I'd recommend getting new hoses. Cheap insurance. I used a set for a 1980 Volare, put the Volare calipers to the rear, and have no interference or strain problems. |
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| Author: | GTS225 [ Thu Jun 15, 2006 1:36 pm ] |
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In any case, you MUST get upper control arms from a later ('74-'76) disc brake A-body. The F-body uppers won't work for the conversion. Roger |
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