bugnout wrote:
OK, the seals and bearings make sense as does the u-joints. Besides swapping out the spindles, what are my options for high steer components? The 76-77 year axle is already setup for disks, thought I could take advantage of that and use the stock Ford parts.
Your kinda out of luck for keeping the Ford outers and using high steering unless you use Ford 3/4 ton HP44 knuckles,then you stuck using the 8 bolt rims also.The Chevy parts are a direct fit and don't cost that much,maybe adding another $400-$500.
For the Chevy spindles,Chevy outer stubs,and u-joints...............
http://completeoffroad.com/
For the caliper mounts(new not used)............
http://www.partsmike.com/store/store.php
The calipers,bearings,seals,balljoints,and such just get from Napa.