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layingC10nK5

02-02-2011 03:51 AM

need advise on brakes....

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Has anyone tried this brake kit? Or any of their products?
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CheyenneShop

02-02-2011 12:13 PM

Re: need advise on brakes....

I too am in the market - so I wll be watching this one.

I called them to see what spindle they run with their kits - ECE or Western was the answer.

c10seconds

02-02-2011 12:40 PM

Re: need advise on brakes....

I think project "incredible hulk" is using these brakes. They look to be a quality product. Its in the builds section somewhere
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Clyde65

02-02-2011 03:10 PM

Re: need advise on brakes....

why not check out ECE? I have had very good customer service from them, used their Front susp rebuild kit and love it.

CheyenneShop

02-02-2011 04:13 PM

Re: need advise on brakes....

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Originally Posted by Clyde65 (Post 4457341)

why not check out ECE? I have had very good customer service from them, used their Front susp rebuild kit and love it.

I don't think they offer anything bigger then a 12", and no rear set up? Plus it never hurts to shop around.

Justins76

02-02-2011 08:40 PM

Re: need advise on brakes....

Anyone know how much those rotors weigh?

layingC10nK5

02-02-2011 09:29 PM

Re: need advise on brakes....

ok i spoke with them and they have the 71-72 spindle, i have 73+ balljoints. can i make it work? i would have to remove my lower arms to have them pressed again.

lolife99

02-02-2011 09:43 PM

Re: need advise on brakes....

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Originally Posted by layingC10nK5 (Post 4458238)

ok i spoke with them and they have the 71-72 spindle, i have 73+ balljoints. can i make it work? i would have to remove my lower arms to have them pressed again.

Yes.
You will need to change your upper ball joint to the 71-72
version.
The lower ball joint is the same.
The outer tie rod will have to be changed to the 71-72 version.
Pretty simple if you want these brakes.

SCOTI

02-02-2011 09:45 PM

Re: need advise on brakes....

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Originally Posted by layingC10nK5 (Post 4458238)

ok i spoke with them and they have the 71-72 spindle, i have 73+ balljoints. can i make it work? i would have to remove my lower arms to have them pressed again.

Yep, you'd need to use 71-72 ball joints. Tops obviously are a bolt-in swap, the BJ would have to be pressed out & swapped for the lowers if it's not already the same size (might be).

Tx Firefighter

02-02-2011 10:38 PM

Re: need advise on brakes....

Keith is right, the lower ball joint is the same 71 through 87. Upper is 71-72 and 73-87 fitment.

layingC10nK5

02-02-2011 11:32 PM

Re: need advise on brakes....

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Thats good news, I can do the uppers as they are bolt on. The tie rod shouldnt be a problem as im running a dropmember. Thanks for the knowledge guys.
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lolife99

02-02-2011 11:45 PM

Re: need advise on brakes....

What spindles do you have on there now?

project67-stepside

02-03-2011 01:01 AM

Re: need advise on brakes....

they make the parts for the mcgaughys kits ...

layingC10nK5

02-03-2011 01:08 AM

Re: need advise on brakes....

Stock 73 spindle. I have a 2inch Z so I didnt want to buy spindles till I mocked it up. I hope to lay 24"
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