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Old May 15, 2011 | 03:55 PM
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B Body front disks

Looking for GOOD B-Body 78-87 front disk set up. What do you have> Live in the DFW area 75088.
Old May 15, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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If you're installing the B-body spindles on an A-body,you can go all the way into the 90's,like the Impala SS and the Caprice cop cars.My 72 has the B-body spindles,and I got them from a 92 Buick Roadmaster wagon.If this is what you are doing,I have a complete list,with part numbers,to do all of this correctly.
Old May 16, 2011 | 06:35 AM
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Smile B Body front disks

I have a pair of '79 Delta 88 front brake spindles with rotors, 4 3/4" bolt circle. I believe that I have the calipers, also; I'll have to check on that. I'm in south Florida. E-mail me to discuss: drolds1@bellsouth.net. Thanks, Bob.
Old May 17, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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When I did this swap in the mid 1990's,there wasn't any tubular lower A-arms available yet,so I only have the Hotchkis tubular uppers.

12" front disc conversion for 64-72 GM A-body,using Hotchkis or similar tubular upper A-arms.

78-96 GM B-body spindles,LH#18016023,RH#18016024
88-92 Camaro/Firebird 1LE 12" rotors #18016035 *I installed Powerstop drilled/slotted rotors,made for the 1LE.
B-body calipers,stock or the HD police version
Lower ball joint for GM A-arms #9767113 or Moog #K6145 *These will need to be machined to fit,or you can buy a Hotchkis ball joint #1155.
64-70 uses a different tie-rod compared to 71-72.64-70 uses 80's F-body & G-body outer tie-rods.71-72 uses 73-77 A-body outer tie rods.

This set-up will lower the car about 3/4" without lowering springs,and it will push the wheel outboard about 3/8".
Old May 17, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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Thanks bunch Brian.....
Old May 17, 2011 | 03:16 PM
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I've got some of those parts sitting in storage without a use. Shipping might be a killer since the rotors are heavy though. If you're interested shoot me a pm and I'll let you know what I have.
Old May 18, 2011 | 06:11 PM
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located the parts

Thanks to both of you, located a pair locally off a 92 Roadmaster. fellow culb member is going to help me build the front end.
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