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Re: Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread
It's just as easy as leaving it 8-lug. It all depends on what you ultimately want and/or need.
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Re: Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread
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The goal is to have disc brakes and power steering. Really trying to find the least expensive and simplest way to do a disc brake conversion and power steering upgrade. Want to look at the big picture rather than just one aspect of the goal.
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Re: Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread
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$300 Spindles (NEW from the truck shop) $100 Rotors (NEW Rock Auto) $60 Calipers (NEW Rock Auto) $25 Brake Pads (NEW Rock Auto) $50 Misc tie rods, ball joints I guess I may as well keep it all 8-lug, since it would probably cost a lot more to convert to the 5 lug. And, i could keep the rear setup as drums for a while.
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Re: Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread
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I usually try the used/dismantlers as my first option if it's an upgrade requiring 'supporting' pieces (clips, backing plates, hardware) that you usually can't get with 'new' aftermarket parts.
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Re: Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread
What's everyone using on 62 c10s.
I'm looking to upgrade mine an not sure to go dropped spindle an disc brakes or go with a swap. Keeping original 6cyl. An wanting to lower it all around. Keeping it all 6 lug. |
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Re: Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread
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Check out the disc brake conversion posts in the FAQ --> Suspension section of the web site.
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Re: Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread
Any update(s) to could be used w the 1st post to the thread ?
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Re: Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread
Sorry but I don't understand what you are asking.
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Re: Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread
At what is needed to convert a 6 lug drum to 6 lug disc w stock wheel(s) 15"
As in , what worked with obtaining part(s) from a salvage yard to the part(s) store
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Re: Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread
I do not recommend using the '88-'98 LD 2500 spindles rotors and calipers to convert to a 6 lug disc brake. Several people have had issues with not being able to achieve proper caster. Until someone uses those parts and discovers the secret, it is a much safer bet to just use the squarebody spindles, balljoints, tierods, calipers, etc along with the aftermarket 6 lug rotors. If you choose to make the conversion using the factory parts as described in post#1 of this thread, do so with the understanding that it may not work correctly.
No matter which way you go. You can not use original '60-'66 6 lug wheels with disc brakes.
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