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03-05-2010, 03:50 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Woodland, WA
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New 66 owner - Disc Brake conversion?
Hey guys ... I am a new proud owner of my 66 chevy K20 3/4ton 4x4 and i'm ready to dig in. I hope to have pictures posted really soon. I'm completely stoked about becoming a part of this group. I'm inspired by all the knowledge that's shared. Anyway, I want to loose the drums on the front and possibly the rear end! any suggestions on what is best to do ... conversion or swap out? I do know that i don't want independant suspension ... Thanks in advance for all suggestions
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03-05-2010, 08:35 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: ky
Posts: 89
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Re: New 66 owner - Disc Brake conversion?
do a search function for "disc brakes" etc... there is plenty of info... put a picture up when you can. good luck.
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03-05-2010, 08:51 AM
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Registerd User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 2,118
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Re: New 66 owner - Disc Brake conversion?
Welcome and good luck with your build.
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03-05-2010, 10:53 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Parrottsville, TN
Posts: 5,442
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Re: New 66 owner - Disc Brake conversion?
Welcome to the board from East TN. If you go to the FAQ's section of 60-66 Trucks- there is a large amount of information to peruse. LILRED and CaptainFab as well as others are great resources.
Oh yeah- we want to see pictures. |
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03-05-2010, 04:51 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Woodland, WA
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Re: New 66 owner - Disc Brake conversion?
Thanks guys, i'm new to the navigation of this site ... i will check out the faq's. When i do a search on disc brakes i come up with a lot of stuff for 2wd but nothing for 4x4 conversions.
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03-05-2010, 07:08 PM
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Strongman Garage
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Salinas, CA
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Re: New 66 owner - Disc Brake conversion?
If its an orignal front axle it should be a closed knuckle dana 44. You can use a dana 44 or 10 bolt from a 71-87 truck will bolt pretty much right in. You will also have to get new brake lines and the master cylinder from the same truck.
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03-05-2010, 08:43 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Central PA
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Re: New 66 owner - Disc Brake conversion?
That's what I did on my 68...You will also need to modify the steering drag link or upgrade to the newer power steering gear box. Rear discs are a little pricy for 6 lugs with e-brake but systems are available...
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