Hi, this is my first drum to brake swap. working on a 65 barracuda. all parts are new and using a 73 dart as my new parts reference. i have read the other posts on this swap and the kelsey disk brake swap. still have a couple of questions that i am not sure of:
1. the bolts that are used to mount the lower ball joint to the spindle. i don't have them, i realize the existing ones are smaller from the drum setup. is this something that can be purchased at an auto parts store or home improvement store or this is a j-yard only thing?
2. caliper placement. using single piston caliper (new). no sway bar. does the caliper mount towards front or rear.. i have read both ways but don't know what is better or preferred.
3. the car has brand new a-frame bushings, ball joints, etc. i hate to rip all that out since its all new. so i read that from dr. diff i can get the upper ball joint taper adapter to keep the original a-frames and ball joints. i'd image they just slide in to take the gap up. correct?
that's it for now.. thanks in advance for the help
1. the bolts that are used to mount the lower ball joint to the spindle. i don't have them, i realize the existing ones are smaller from the drum setup. is this something that can be purchased at an auto parts store or home improvement store or this is a j-yard only thing?
2. caliper placement. using single piston caliper (new). no sway bar. does the caliper mount towards front or rear.. i have read both ways but don't know what is better or preferred.
3. the car has brand new a-frame bushings, ball joints, etc. i hate to rip all that out since its all new. so i read that from dr. diff i can get the upper ball joint taper adapter to keep the original a-frames and ball joints. i'd image they just slide in to take the gap up. correct?
that's it for now.. thanks in advance for the help