disc brake conversion

One drawback to the Scarebird kit when replacing 9" drums is the retention of the smaller lower ball joint. This was never regarded as being a particularly robust setup, especially considering the small bolts holding it joint to the spindle.
Nothing about that front suspension is considered robust. They doubled up the idler arm support on later K frames along with other changes. An owner really needs to decide what he wants, better, stronger, (meaning complete front end rebuild using donor parts), or just a good straight line stop from disc brakes (scarebird). Good luck