I had a fun time finding the dust shields that mount on the spindles. I had to locate a donor car in WI. Other parts (spindles, rotors) I ordered online. Please post if you can find a place that sells the dust shields, a new pair wouldn't hurt.
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Jayz79 said:
Got mine brand new from Doug @ Global West. IDK if he still carries them. Here's a copy of his donor car list:
Tech tip: If you are looking for 12 inch discs off of a donor car, do not use police or taxicab spindles. The lower ball joint tapers are too big and will not work. The ball joints for those vehicles can not be machined down to fit your control arm either.
The following lists of donor cars are used for GM tall spindle conversions. This conversion, in conjunction with our tubular upper control arms, changes the geometry curve and creates a negative camber curve. We highly recommend the system if you are looking for superior handling. They are not used for drag racing applications.
Donor cars with tall spindles and 11 inch disc brake rotors:
Buick full size 77-81, Century 73-77, Riviera 77-78, Skylark 75-79, Cadillac Seville 76, Chevy full size 77-81, Camaro 70-81, Chevelle 73-77, Monte Carlo,Nova 75-79, GMC Sprint 73-77, Pontiac full size 77-81, Firebird 70-81, Grand Prix 73-77, Lemans 73-77, Phoenix 77-79, Ventura 75-77, Oldsmobile Cutlass 73-77, Omega 75-79
Donor cars with tall spindles and 12 inch disc brake rotors:
Buick full size: LeSabre wagon/Electra wagon 77-94
Cadillac Fleetwood/Deville 77-84 Brougham/Fleetwood 85-94
Chevy full size: Bel Air/Biscayne/Caprice/Impala 77-96
Olds: 98/Delta88/Delta 88 wagon 77-92
Pontiac full size: Bonneville/Catalina/Grandville 77-86
Important: There are two different types of 12 inch disc brakes spindles. One version uses a small outer bearing measuring .750. The second type uses a larger outer bearing measuring .850. Use the larger diameter outer bearing spindle because the rotor you are going to need is off a 1988-92 1LE Camaro/Firebird GM part #18016035. These rotors have the correct bolt pattern 5 on 4 3/4 bolt circle, however the rotors use 12mm studs rather than 7/16 studs. You need to change the studs over to 7/16. We use a DBS-42 kit for this conversion.
Tommy
I had a lot of issues with wheel fittment with a B body brake set up on 78 Malibu. Had to order custom backspace wheels, otherwise they would rub. B body swap pushes wheels out, I believe close to an inch.
NEED HELP!! HAVING MAJOR ISSUES WITH TIRE RUB (UPDATE 9/21)
Hello everyone. Once again, I need to fall back on your knowledge and experience. Here is what I have: 1978 Malibu 2 door. Previous owner upgraded the suspension with the following: B body (1978-1987 Caprice-Impala) spindles F body rotors (199x 9C1 Camaro) he istalled the 15x8 Aero wheels...
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man looks like that guy has a big problem, wonder how it worked out if it has yet.
maybe i don't want to chance the B body swap and risk my weld wheels not fitting. 3.5 bs 15"
how much difference in stopping does the s10 blazer swap make ?
maybe i don't want to chance the B body swap and risk my weld wheels not fitting. 3.5 bs 15"
how much difference in stopping does the s10 blazer swap make ?
There had to be something else going on there. I can't count the number of people that did the B-body spindles & didn't encounter anything that crazy. He started with 4" back spacing. Using less should have made it worse, not better...
Tommy
Tommy
hey shvrolay, how much difference in stopping does the s10 blazer swap make compared to the stock malibu set up.
so does the B body swap push the wheel out an inch like live4rdo said ?
live4rdo did you use the correct after market control arms too.
live4rdo did you use the correct after market control arms too.
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