1969 3/4 ton f250 front disk brake conversion

[jaddington]

I tried to create a post earlier and accidentally submitted it early so moderators if you're reading this, you can delete the earlier one

Basically I'm trying to switch from front drums to front disks on a '69, 3/4 ton, two wheel drive f250.
My first question is: Do i need to swap spindles/axles with a donor that already has disk brakes? The spindle (part 3105 in the picture) looks similar to the one already installed on my truck.

brakes-discF250.jpg

If i don't need to swap it seems like it would be much easier right? The only part I need to locate for that would be part number 2B301 which I could take from a donor truck

If i do need to switch there is a '71 f250 with disks less than half an hour away from me. Should I just swap the entire axle? Would this require any changing of steering linkages and whatnot? I know I need to change the pitman arm from the power steering gear box at least.

I have lots of questions about it. Any and all help is greatly appreciated as I can't seem to find any two sources that will agree with one another

[basketcase0302]

"jaddington"]I tried to create a post earlier and accidentally submitted it early so moderators if you're reading this, you can delete the earlier one

Basically I'm trying to switch from front drums to front disks on a '69, 3/4 ton, two wheel drive f250.
My first question is: Do i need to swap spindles/axles with a donor that already has disk brakes? The spindle (part 3105 in the picture) looks similar to the one already installed on my truck.
brakes-discF250.jpg
If i don't need to swap it seems like it would be much easier right? The only part I need to locate for that would be part number 2B301 which I could take from a donor truck

If i do need to switch there is a '71 f250 with disks less than half an hour away from me. Should I just swap the entire axle? Would this require any changing of steering linkages and whatnot? I know I need to change the pitman arm from the power steering gear box at least.

I have lots of questions about it. Any and all help is greatly appreciated as I can't seem to find any two sources that will agree with one another

Stop by the welcome mat and say hi to everybody when you get a chance:
http://www.fordification.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=1

The disc donor truck of the same year will be the easiest. There is one member here who seemed to think that the dent era disc brake spindles will simply unbolt and bolt onto the bump era but i don't think it was ever documented?
The disc brake tutorial will help to get you started in the right direction:
http://www.fordification.com/tech/discbrakes01.htm

[jaddington]

Thanks basketcase0302,
The more I look at my spindles and the ones on the '71 the more I think i'll be able to just bolt it on. But I guess the only way to know for sure is to head down there and turn a wrench.

Josh

[M-100]

If your disc are from a bump f250 i believe you can just bolt on ,not sure about dent stuff . But if you are replacing bushings it may be easiest to just swap the hole thing out.