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Hello, I am new to stovebolt can any one tell me the cheapest way to put disc ft. brakes on my 65 without spending a $1000.00 dollars and having to change spindles. Thanks,Jerry

If you are looking for cheap, then why do disc brakes at all? Re-do your drums with quality components and you will have plenty of stopping power. THAT is the least expensive, most bang for the buck way of upgrading your brakes. Do the rears at the same time. If if makes you feel better, put a dual master on and split the system. Drive the truck and let us know how inadequate your brakes are after you have rebuilt them to factory spec.
When you switch to discs, by the way, most of the time you will need to switch wheels, because the standard wheels don't fit anymore. Sounds like money saved to me!:)

Speed, Price, Quality; pick any Two!

Hello,Thanks for your advice I did buy me a new dual power master cyl. and have replaced everything on the rear brakes. so maybe I will just do the same on the fronts. any advice on putting on power steering? Thanks, Jerry

I got a complete kit from Performance Online for $816
includes spindles,ball joints,
rod ends and everything needed. I was very satisfied. They have a cheaper kit that leaves the extras out/ performanceonline.com

I have a 1961 1/2 ton shortbed and the steering on it is so light and responsive, that it really doesn't need power steering. With properly inflated tires, and a properly serviced front end, again, maybe you just don't need to spend the dough right now. Real men don't need power steering. C'mon, give it a shot. you might actually enjoy the experience of driving an old truck the way it was meant to be. In this economy, doesn't it make sense to make do with what you have, and if it's not satisfactory, THEN you can blow all kinds of dough on the PS,PB,AC,BS.

I'll go along with k10: there's nothing wrong with those big drums if they're up to snuff.

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