disc conversion,

[Heathcliff68f100]

Ok, i have a 68 f100, and basically im thinking of converting to disc brakes. i read this
http://www.fordification.com/tech/Ibeamsspindles.htm

But it kinda confused me, is this saying i can swap the beams and spindles from a 74-79 ford f100 and be done with it, just drop and swap, i dont have to keep my beams, remove kingpins, and swap the spindles? i appologise for my confusion in advanced, but would appreciate someone to clear this issue up for me

[fordman]

this quote from above the kingpin size chart says it all. the i beam king pin sizes have to match the spindles and the i beams you plan to use.

"If you're using '75-'79 spindles, use '75-'79 I-beams and kingpins

If you're using '68-'74 spindles, use '68-'74 I-beams and kingpins

If you're using '67 I-beams, use '73-'74 spindles and kingpins. However, the round pin used for the bump stop in the '67 I-beam may need to be trimmed or modified, as needed. "

[Heathcliff68f100]

so basically, if i can find a 74 f100 with disc brakes, just drop and swap, and im good to go, beams, spindles and all, ?

[fordman]

thats what it says up to and including 74.

[basketcase0302]

up to and including 74.

Wasn't this all the way through 79'?
Our member Uboughtwhat got the beams and spindles from my 79' a few years back, don't know if he ever got the conversion done though?

[70_F100]

As long as you get the I-beams, spindles and all of the other parts, you're correct, it's just a "drop-and-swap" conversion.

The only time the year model comes into play is when you want to re-use your original I-beams.

[fordman]

exactly