Can 73 Imperial Spindles Be Used For 68 Plymouth Fury Disc Brake Upgrade

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Hoping to find help to an odd question: Can a set of 73 Chrysler Imperial spindles be used for Front Disc Brake Upgrade on 69-72 C-bodies (like a 68 Plymouth Fury).

I see some debate on if the 73 Imperial is a C-body.

Thanks!
 
Sure the Imperial is a C-Body. Nevertheless, the Imperial front axle is unique (it's a carry-over from the 1967-1968 models). So the spindles won't fit other 1969-1973 C-bodies.

Below left: Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth; Below right: Imperial

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Yes, 1969 Budd brake calipers cannot be found. Rotors are rare due to the 5×5 bolt circle. However, with special bearings, other rotors might fit -- I just doubt this was ever tried, as I don't see a reason to do so.
 
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