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Old 03-08-2007, 09:29 PM   #1
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1972 Drum Brake conversion

Is anyone out there aware of a Front drum to disc brake conversion for chevy 1972 4x4?

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Old 03-08-2007, 09:34 PM   #2
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Re: 1972 Drum Brake conversion

1972 should have came stock with a open knuckle disc brake axle anyway,they started with discs in 71
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Old 03-08-2007, 10:23 PM   #3
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Re: 1972 Drum Brake conversion

true... if someone changed that (don't know why) then just find a 72-83ish front dana44 (like the three that I have!)
send pics because you could have had a newer cab placed on an older frame...

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Old 03-13-2007, 06:13 AM   #4
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Re: 1972 Drum Brake conversion

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Is anyone out there aware of a Front drum to disc brake conversion for chevy 1972 4x4?
Somethings not right there...

If truly a 72, it would already be disc brakes.
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Old 03-13-2007, 06:55 AM   #5
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Re: 1972 Drum Brake conversion

I tink he go bye bye.
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