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Front Disc Brake Swap 78 Aspen to 68 Dart #106902
08/18/08 03:46 PM
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I have a 68 Dart with stock small bolt pattern drums on it. I have found a F-body 78 Aspen with a disc. brake system. I would like to put on the dart but not sure if it will work. Any help are suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

Re: Front Disc Brake Swap 78 Aspen to 68 Dart [Re: 68 Dart GTS] #106903
08/18/08 03:53 PM
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It will work. You just need to also find a 1973 or newer A body and then you'll have all the parts you need.

Re: Front Disc Brake Swap 78 Aspen to 68 Dart [Re: AndyF] #106904
08/18/08 04:16 PM
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what do i need from a 73 or newer a-body for the conversion of the 78 Aspen system to the 68 dart?

Our is it a clean swap, all break system parts from the Aspen directly to the Dart.

Re: Front Disc Brake Swap 78 Aspen to 68 Dart [Re: 68 Dart GTS] #106905
08/18/08 04:25 PM
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You need the upper arms off a 73-76 A body. The aspen arms won't work.

The rest of the stuff will bolt up, but, there's an argument about spindle height differences. I've run both 73-76 A spindles and the later FMJ spindles without issue.

Re: Front Disc Brake Swap 78 Aspen to 68 Dart [Re: RobX4406] #106906
08/18/08 07:46 PM
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Re: Front Disc Brake Swap 78 Aspen to 68 Dart [Re: RobX4406] #106907
08/18/08 08:35 PM
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Thanks for the help.

Re: Front Disc Brake Swap 78 Aspen to 68 Dart [Re: 68 Dart GTS] #106908
08/18/08 10:15 PM
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I'm using 5th avenue spindles, which I think are similar to those you've got there, on a 67 dart. Drives fine, aligned at home. Aside from the A arms, you have to buy strong bolts+nuts for the spindles.







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