disc brake conversion

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by c10crazy

Tx Firefighter, can I use the later model front swap brake parts with my 6 lug wheels?. Or do you think it's easier to buy a 6 lug conversion for $475 from GMCpauls?. I want to keep my 6 lug wheels but want discs too.

The problem is the 6 lug deal. All 1/2 ton disc brakes were 5 lug on 2WD trucks.

You can use the calipers, pads, spindle, etc from the later truck, but you'll still have to pony up and buy the aftermarket 6 lug rotors from a vendor.

[byrd]

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

The problem is the 6 lug deal. All 1/2 ton disc brakes were 5 lug on 2WD trucks.

You can use the calipers, pads, spindle, etc from the later truck, but you'll still have to pony up and buy the aftermarket 6 lug rotors from a vendor.

Yeah and they are very costly and c10crazy in your case I would just buy the kit from GMC pauls. BY the time you get everything else you need and the $150-200 6 lug rotors, you would be better of imo

[bluec10]

Question for the guys who swapped in 73-87 front crossmembers - do the motor mount holes etc. line up? I'm not that far yet with my conversion. The front crossmember went in with only two new holes needed.

I also think that the 73-87 suspension is better designed than the 67-72 version. The control arm bushings are a lot bigger.

[53burb]

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