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Old 04-28-2010, 11:52 PM   #1
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Question Drum to Disc conversion: What is the width difference?

I did my conversion so long ago that I can't remember how wide each one is. I'm wondering what the difference in width is. Can anyone give me a quick answer?
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Old 04-29-2010, 04:21 PM   #2
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Re: Drum to Disc conversion: What is the width difference?

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I did my conversion so long ago that I can't remember how wide each one is. I'm wondering what the difference in width is. Can anyone give me a quick answer?
My recent conversion to disc on my 69 GMC was about 3/4" on each side. Hope this helps.

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Re: Drum to Disc conversion: What is the width difference?

X2 on the 3/4". Just finished mine and the difference is minor or at least it isn't bothering me enough to put spacers behind the rear wheels.
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Old 04-29-2010, 05:33 PM   #4
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Re: Drum to Disc conversion: What is the width difference?

Here are some pics before and after my swap... You CAN see the difference! I will be using some wheel spacers until I can afford some new wheels.

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Old 04-29-2010, 05:41 PM   #5
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Re: Drum to Disc conversion: What is the width difference?

x3 ... 3/4 per side 1 1/2" overall
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Old 04-29-2010, 11:11 PM   #6
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Re: Drum to Disc conversion: What is the width difference?

Thanks guys- I couldn't remember. I've been running around with stock steelies all winter with a '68 narrow rearend and it looks funky. I'm looking forward to getting a 71-72 rearend under there to balance things out.
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