disc brake conversion for 3/4 ton 4x4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

be_el · 09-15-2006, 02:37 PM

Anyone have any information or suggestions for performing a disc brake conversion on a 3/4 ton 4x4. Truck in question is a 1969 with a small block and 4 spd. manual. Not sure about front axle/diff. maufacturer, Dana I suppose? Anyway, any information would be greatly appreciated.

usaf_gunner · 09-15-2006, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by be_el

Anyone have any information or suggestions for performing a disc brake conversion on a 3/4 ton 4x4. Truck in question is a 1969 with a small block and 4 spd. manual. Not sure about front axle/diff. maufacturer, Dana I suppose? Anyway, any information would be greatly appreciated.

Heres a pretty good write up in the FAQ section. There is a bunch of good stuff in there that will probably give you a reason to sink more money in your truck. Good luck with it

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=35042

Americanrider · 09-15-2006, 11:42 PM

Do it! Any Dana 44 front from a Chevy/GMC will work up to the mid 80's trucks.
I used one from a 75 in mine. Disc Brake lines and new U-bolts are a must but you will never look back once it's done. I can now do u-turns on a wide street... something not even attempted with the old closed knuckle axle.

Mudder · 09-16-2006, 03:24 AM

Something like this? Only drawback is no emergency brake.

**special-K** · 09-16-2006, 08:11 AM

I thought you meant rear discs at first.On the front,with your year,it`s easiest to swap the axle assembly like AmericanRider did.You can buy an assembly pretty reasonable.The later 10-bolt axles will swap as well.

09-15-2006, 02:37 PM	#1
be_el Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 10	disc brake conversion for 3/4 ton 4x4 Anyone have any information or suggestions for performing a disc brake conversion on a 3/4 ton 4x4. Truck in question is a 1969 with a small block and 4 spd. manual. Not sure about front axle/diff. maufacturer, Dana I suppose? Anyway, any information would be greatly appreciated. Last edited by be_el; 09-15-2006 at 02:40 PM.

09-15-2006, 11:42 PM	#3
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: disc brake conversion for 3/4 ton 4x4 Do it! Any Dana 44 front from a Chevy/GMC will work up to the mid 80's trucks. I used one from a 75 in mine. Disc Brake lines and new U-bolts are a must but you will never look back once it's done. I can now do u-turns on a wide street... something not even attempted with the old closed knuckle axle.

09-16-2006, 03:24 AM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: disc brake conversion for 3/4 ton 4x4 Something like this? Only drawback is no emergency brake. Attached Images

09-16-2006, 08:11 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: disc brake conversion for 3/4 ton 4x4 I thought you meant rear discs at first.On the front,with your year,it`s easiest to swap the axle assembly like AmericanRider did.You can buy an assembly pretty reasonable.The later 10-bolt axles will swap as well. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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