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Old 12-26-2021, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by grivera View Post
So this means upgrading a 1st gen bird to 12" front disc brakes from a late 70's A body would require swapping in the steering knuckle - is geometry the same?
I was thinking 72 was the last year for two piece steering knuckle. For first gen birds, the bolt on arm, for tie-rod, has to be retained. You swap the arms to convert from front steer to rear steer.

Seems like wheels set to the outside an inch or so further after the swap.

Clay