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ProjectK-10 · 09-14-2004, 10:15 PM

I replaced both of my differentials out of a 78 blazer and I used the brake parts as well with no problems. If you are going to increase your rotors, BECAREFUL! You could very well scrap the inside of the wheel or mostly not be able to get you wheels on period- if you have 15" wheels. 16.5" wheels will clear for sure, but the tires are more expensive. I had 16.5" wheels on mine when I first got mine, it had 3/4 ton front calipers, they cleared fine, until I got my 15" wheels, I had to grind the tops of the calipers inorder to get my wheels on. That sucked. So I ended up changing everything out with that '78 blazer and I had no Problems.

09-14-2004, 10:15 PM	#7
ProjectK-10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Broomfield, Colorado Posts: 14	I replaced both of my differentials out of a 78 blazer and I used the brake parts as well with no problems. If you are going to increase your rotors, BECAREFUL! You could very well scrap the inside of the wheel or mostly not be able to get you wheels on period- if you have 15" wheels. 16.5" wheels will clear for sure, but the tires are more expensive. I had 16.5" wheels on mine when I first got mine, it had 3/4 ton front calipers, they cleared fine, until I got my 15" wheels, I had to grind the tops of the calipers inorder to get my wheels on. That sucked. So I ended up changing everything out with that '78 blazer and I had no Problems. __________________ '72 K-10 Longbed, 4" Lift, Rancho RS9000 Shocks, Trailmaster Springs(soon to be replaced), 35" Procomp Tires, Freshly Rebuilt 350, TH350, NP205, and More To Come