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Old 01-05-2010, 05:46 PM   #2
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Re: fatman xmember and stuff??

The reason they're not optimum for these trucks is because they're under-sized. They can be upgraded to bigger brakes & such, but GM truck stuff (the disc brake years) work fine & is easy to source.

That's why Porterbuilts Dropmember is ideal as it allows you to re-use the OE 71-87 GM disc brakes, 73-87 a-arms, & spindles. If you already have the stuff for another project, it might be worth pursuing.

But, what will you do when 'that project' gets bumped to the 'front burner'?
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