Upgrading front drums from 9" to 10"

[CudaNewb]

What would I need to change my 9"ers to 10" on the front of my 64 barracuda? Would I be able to just swap out the drums and backing plates or would I need different spindles and or ball joints?

 

['64 Cuda]

I did this a LONG time ago. If I remember right, you just switch everything from the spindles on out. You can use the old ball joints. You might need new brake hoses, but I don't think so. I'd replace them anyway. I'm pretty sure this applies to all of the small bolt pattern stuff. If you switch to the larger bolt pattern, I think you will also need to change the upper control arms & ball joints. I used the 10" drums from a '69 Formula S Barracuda & it bolted right on.


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[340mopar]

If you use pre 1972 spindles you can use your ball joints and a arms. If you use 1973 and up stuff you have to change the upper a arms also.

 

[clifftt]

I dug up this old thread and was wondering if anyone has upgraded from 9" to the 10" front drum setup. Its an easy enough conversion without having to change a bunch of other parts going with discs. But is it worth the effort and few bucks, or is it time and money wasted?

 

[cudamark]

Unless you get the parts free or real cheap, it's not worth the trouble. Save a few more dollars and get a disc setup. Much better system.
Mark