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06-17-2003, 05:07 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Edgerton, Wisconsin
Posts: 25
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'67 K10 Front brake upgrade?
I know that there are a lot of brake upgrade kits for 2 wheel drive trucks out there, but it seems that a lot of the 4X4 guys are out of luck in that department. I'm looking to upgrade my front drums to discs on my '67 K10. It has a Dana 44 front axle on it....What I'm wondering is: Will 70-72 front disc brake components (backing plates, calipers, hub/rotors, etc.) from a 4x4 with a dana 44 bolt onto my truck's front axles? If so, what all is going to be needed to do this swap? If not, does anybody know of any brake conversion kits, or parts from other vehicles that will fit my truck?
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06-17-2003, 05:27 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Posts: 4,612
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If you have a closed-knuckle front (if it's stock you do) then you'll have to swap to a 71 or newer axle, preferably 73 and newer. You'll also need to upgrade your master cylinder and proportioning valve for disc. You'll also need new brake hoses to work with the calipers. Look through the posts in the 4x4 forum.
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1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm 
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06-17-2003, 09:30 AM
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Too many is never enough!
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Idaho Falls, ID
Posts: 455
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Swapping out you're entire front axle is the absolute easiest way to go. I swapped my closed knuckly drum brake front in my '68 for a Disc brake front out of a '85 Blazer. '73 and new front diffs have a slightly wider spring mount locations but it not noticable and doesn't cause any problems. They also have built in provisions for a steering stabilizer. On '75 and newer fronts diffs, you also get the advantage of 8 degrees of castor. Previous units have 4 degrees. The 8 degrees will offer better handling especially if you have any lift.
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