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08-16-2015, 09:14 PM | #1 |
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Stock 15" wheels and disc brakes
Anyone know of a kit that will work with a set of stock 15" wheels? Looking for front kits specifically, not going to get into the rears for now.
I like the look of the wheels now, I would just like to be able to stop. FYI, '69 c-10, stock 6 lug wheels. |
08-16-2015, 10:50 PM | #2 |
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Re: Stock 15" wheels and disc brakes
I don't believe the stock 15" 6-lug rims will clear the disc brakes.
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08-16-2015, 10:56 PM | #3 |
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Re: Stock 15" wheels and disc brakes
Correct - those will not work with a stock disk setup or any kit. You need 71+ K5/K10 15" rims, at a minimum. They are 15", 6 lug, and clear the caliper. Or you can search for the even more rare 6 lug 16" wheels - there are a few out there still.
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08-17-2015, 12:07 AM | #4 |
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Re: Stock 15" wheels and disc brakes
Ive got a front disc brake setup from a 90 burb, yup, 1-1/4 inch thick heavy duty rotors...annnd im using 15 inch rallies. whew close fit and tricky regarding the tie rods but I got it
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08-17-2015, 12:09 AM | #5 |
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Re: Stock 15" wheels and disc brakes
did go with that stock spindle conversion plate CPP and Classic Perform have, good way to convert over...but I wanted to have the option with drop spindles. so I went that route....not sure if you want to do that...
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08-17-2015, 09:04 AM | #6 |
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Re: Stock 15" wheels and disc brakes
Try this.http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog....version%20Kits Call Stan at Early Classic. They will fix you up.
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08-17-2015, 10:59 PM | #7 |
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Re: Stock 15" wheels and disc brakes
Sturvin - take a look here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=675448
not exactly what you need, but some ideas. |
08-17-2015, 11:49 PM | #8 |
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Re: Stock 15" wheels and disc brakes
i have a front disc conversion kit i purchased. I have a set of 15" x 8" steelie rims from a 4x4 that i want to use. so will these work with the conversion kit?
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08-18-2015, 12:38 AM | #9 |
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Re: Stock 15" wheels and disc brakes
depends on the kit. they should work if the conversion kit utilizes stock-size rotors/calipers. big disk kits usually require bigger diameter wheels in addition to the normal extra space for a stock caliper inside the k5/10 wheels.
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08-18-2015, 12:52 AM | #10 |
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Re: Stock 15" wheels and disc brakes
jocko - thanks for the info. I just submitted a new post with pics of the rims. i am painting them this week and need to make sure i am ok.
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08-18-2015, 11:23 AM | #11 | ||
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Re: Stock 15" wheels and disc brakes
I have a 1972 GMC. I have 15" x 8" slotted mag wheels on the front of my truck. To get them to clear the calipers, I had to do a little grinding on the backs of calipers. Mainly the casting seam area. So it is possible to fit 15" wheels on a disc brake rig.
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08-18-2015, 09:17 PM | #12 |
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Re: Stock 15" wheels and disc brakes
not to beat a dead horse, but you could use these perfect rims, sell the brand new tires, and, well, voila. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=677292
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