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drink2mny · 02-07-2005, 03:33 PM

Ok most of you know about the website that I take care of.(check SIG)

I was talking with the owner and he believes he has come up with a larger size rotor to work on the 14 bolts. A 13" compared to 12 1/2". Now what would also change is our kits wouldn't require a spacer between the axle flange and bracket.

We are going to check on the feasability of still running a 15" wheel with this new idea.

So what we have done away with will be the spacer. Thats all.
No bending of the brackets. Direct bolt on..

We would still sell the older kit, but just want an idea what you guys think..

Thanks

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-07-2005, 07:53 PM

I guess it would depend on cost of the new rotors. 3/4 ton front rotors new are only 20ish. Are we talking in this ball park? Also to consider is most of the time the rear brakes need to have something to reduce pressure so with the 12.5" your not getting the full pressure, of course loosing the spacers would be a greater gain in leverage on the bracket. Bracket cost could be reduced that's a good thing. So much to consider. past me a PBR!

02-07-2005, 03:33 PM	#1
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	Opinions wanted Ok most of you know about the website that I take care of.(check SIG) I was talking with the owner and he believes he has come up with a larger size rotor to work on the 14 bolts. A 13" compared to 12 1/2". Now what would also change is our kits wouldn't require a spacer between the axle flange and bracket. We are going to check on the feasability of still running a 15" wheel with this new idea. So what we have done away with will be the spacer. Thats all. No bending of the brackets. Direct bolt on.. We would still sell the older kit, but just want an idea what you guys think.. Thanks __________________ Support The Board Last edited by drink2mny; 02-07-2005 at 03:43 PM.

02-07-2005, 07:53 PM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I guess it would depend on cost of the new rotors. 3/4 ton front rotors new are only 20ish. Are we talking in this ball park? Also to consider is most of the time the rear brakes need to have something to reduce pressure so with the 12.5" your not getting the full pressure, of course loosing the spacers would be a greater gain in leverage on the bracket. Bracket cost could be reduced that's a good thing. So much to consider. past me a PBR! __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm



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