Ford torino housing ends on 12 bolt rear end - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DanCam · 10-18-2009, 10:11 PM

My truck is a 68 C-10 short wide. I have a narrowed factory 12 bolt rear end with moser axles 5 on 4 1/2 bolt circle and torino style housing ends.

I want to put disc brakes on my rear end and have heard that a rear disc set up from a ford explorer is a direct bolt on? Caliper bracket bolt pattern etc..Just want to know from someone that has first hand knowledge or experience, if this is indeed a direct swap or what modifications if any are needed. Also what years of explorer work?
Thanks

unclewatts · 10-19-2009, 01:13 AM

From Lake County California. I don't think you'll get a bunch of help on this board with Ford questions. Why don't you just get some Torino brackets and calipers?

LkyDevilz72 · 10-19-2009, 01:23 AM

I always heard to use mid to late 90's cadillac rear calipers because they have the built it parking brake thing. Then you could still have the same bolt pattern.

fastom · 10-19-2009, 09:09 PM

Check this http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...E.aspx?id=1920.

And this.http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...E.aspx?id=2085

10-18-2009, 10:11 PM	#1
DanCam Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Farmersville,TX Posts: 1	Ford torino housing ends on 12 bolt rear end brake swap My truck is a 68 C-10 short wide. I have a narrowed factory 12 bolt rear end with moser axles 5 on 4 1/2 bolt circle and torino style housing ends. I want to put disc brakes on my rear end and have heard that a rear disc set up from a ford explorer is a direct bolt on? Caliper bracket bolt pattern etc..Just want to know from someone that has first hand knowledge or experience, if this is indeed a direct swap or what modifications if any are needed. Also what years of explorer work? Thanks Last edited by DanCam; 10-18-2009 at 10:22 PM.

10-19-2009, 01:13 AM	#2
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Ford torino housing ends on 12 bolt rear end From Lake County California. I don't think you'll get a bunch of help on this board with Ford questions. Why don't you just get some Torino brackets and calipers? __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

10-19-2009, 01:23 AM	#3
LkyDevilz72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok Posts: 25	Re: Ford torino housing ends on 12 bolt rear end I always heard to use mid to late 90's cadillac rear calipers because they have the built it parking brake thing. Then you could still have the same bolt pattern. __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 Lowboy 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer Hi-boy 1948 Plymouth Club Coupe

10-19-2009, 09:09 PM	#4
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: Ford torino housing ends on 12 bolt rear end Check this http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...E.aspx?id=1920. And this.http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...E.aspx?id=2085 __________________ Tom: 1968 Chevy SWB ZZ383 W/700R4 Gen-II Compact Vintage Air System PPG paint, Mandarin Copper and Vanilla Shake. http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/fastom Stupid should hurt and eventually become fatal!



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