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MattBMiller · 01-23-2013, 02:43 PM

I just picked up a 71 GMC 5500. I'm planning on building a custom western hauler style bed for it and using it to haul hot rods and tractors to shows. Planning on a 12 valve 5.9 Cummins with a 6 speed manual.

I'd like to get disc brakes up front. Are there any axles that are a direct bolt in or are the P30 knuckles the way to go?

The rear axle is a 7.17/9.76 right now. I have my eyes on a new Spicer S110 axle out of a Ford F550 that I may pick up for it, that would get my disc brakes in the back and a 4.10 gear.

01-23-2013, 02:43 PM	#1
MattBMiller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dryden, MI Posts: 54	Disc Brake Axles? I just picked up a 71 GMC 5500. I'm planning on building a custom western hauler style bed for it and using it to haul hot rods and tractors to shows. Planning on a 12 valve 5.9 Cummins with a 6 speed manual. I'd like to get disc brakes up front. Are there any axles that are a direct bolt in or are the P30 knuckles the way to go? The rear axle is a 7.17/9.76 right now. I have my eyes on a new Spicer S110 axle out of a Ford F550 that I may pick up for it, that would get my disc brakes in the back and a 4.10 gear. Last edited by MattBMiller; 01-23-2013 at 02:49 PM.



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