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Just got a 65 longbed and it has disc brakes, but wheels are still 6 lug. The a arms have grease fittings in the bushings, so I don't think it's a 73-87 front end. I think chevy went to discs around 71, but the wheels went to 5 lug with it. Does anyone know what kind of front suspension I have?

We have a 72 C-10 front end in Deb's 65. I bought 6 lug rotors from CPP to make it match the rear, some one may have done that for you.

that makes sense. Thanks! by the way, what is the cheapest replacement for the steering box?

Found another clue to the front end the other day. I went to buy a new front flexible brake hose, and found out it was a '91 model. I think some of the later models were 6 lug, so maybe someone used the spindles and hubs off a late model. I guess the only way to find out is to take a brake pad to the store and match it up. On another front, I fabricated a steering column out of a piece of 2" conduit and 2 bearings from Tractor Supply.

I would like to see that column. I have a bunch of '71-'90 truck power steering boxes in stock.

I wish I had taken pics as I built. Basically all I did was cut a piece of 2" electrical conduit to the same length as the original steering column. Went to several chain parts stores, and asked for a bearing that had a 2" dia. and a 3/4" dia. hub (center section). This blew the kids mind. One even asked "What year model is this for?" My wife asked why don't I try Tractor Supply. I remembered trying to find a part number from the Temkin online catalog and ran across some ag. applications. I gave it a shot and low and behold they had them--$13 a pop. I drove one in each end, slid the shaft in, and I was in business. I had to countersink the top one in just a bit so the steering wheel would fit properly. The tubing is about the same dia. as the original column, so the mounting bracket under the dash fit perfectly. I will get out tomorrow and take pics and set up a photobucket account so I can post.

Found out today why it darted all over the road when I drove it home. I knew something was up with the pass. side, cause when I hit a bump, it dove to the right. The right lower A arm is broken at the rear bushing threads. The shaft was just floppin around, and the U bolt holding it on was finger tight. I guess it wasn't my day to die when I drove it about 60 miles home after purchase! I'll try to find one to replace to get it back on the road, but I've got an '86 suspension I may rebuild and put under it.

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae30/4chevyman/December2010090.jpg

Here's a link to a pic of the steering column I built.