Can you convert 72 K10 front brakes to K20? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fishmunger · 01-12-2020, 04:23 PM

Without swapping complete axles? I would like to get the bigger front discs/calipers? Will the k20 parts fit on the k10 d44? Could i keep it six lug or would i have to go to 8 lug?

Thanks

Mike C · 01-12-2020, 08:25 PM

You can but you have to go 8 lug. I did that on my Jimmy using 3/4 ton Suburban parts. From a 10 bolt yet on my Dana 44. I used the semi-float 14 bolt from the Sub as well. It is SIGNIFICANTLY stronger than the 12 bolt. It also has 13" drums for a rear brake upgrade. If you use your truck at the boat ramp, the additional performance of the parking brake is significant as well.

01-12-2020, 04:23 PM	#1
fishmunger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 411	Can you convert 72 K10 front brakes to K20? Without swapping complete axles? I would like to get the bigger front discs/calipers? Will the k20 parts fit on the k10 d44? Could i keep it six lug or would i have to go to 8 lug? Thanks

01-12-2020, 08:25 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,717	Re: Can you convert 72 K10 front brakes to K20? You can but you have to go 8 lug. I did that on my Jimmy using 3/4 ton Suburban parts. From a 10 bolt yet on my Dana 44. I used the semi-float 14 bolt from the Sub as well. It is SIGNIFICANTLY stronger than the 12 bolt. It also has 13" drums for a rear brake upgrade. If you use your truck at the boat ramp, the additional performance of the parking brake is significant as well. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax Last edited by Mike C; 01-12-2020 at 08:30 PM.



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