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daverod · 03-08-2011, 08:39 PM

I've got a 52 with a s10 frame. I like the idea of disks in the back. I'm thinking a zr2 might be to wide. What other options are there?

bowat6969 · 03-08-2011, 08:57 PM

You can look at the Explorer or Mountaineer 1995 on up. They have factory disk brakes and I'm not totally sure of the width measurement but may be close to what the S-10 is. Hope this helps!!

Thanks,

BlueJeep · 03-08-2011, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverod

I've got a 52 with a s10 frame. I like the idea of disks in the back. I'm thinking a zr2 might be to wide. What other options are there?

ZR2 is the perfect width.

GRIMSS · 03-08-2011, 09:37 PM

I had a 98 2wd jimmy with rear disk brakes.

Thadious · 03-08-2011, 10:34 PM

I'm just rebuilding a rear disk from a 2000 S10 Jimmy 4x4 with 3.73s and posi and from the looks of the numbers, I'll be using it with 17"x8" rims with 3 1/2" backspacing (which is stock apparantly for 2wd S10s, 4x4 are supposedly 4 1/4"- 4 1/2").

Cheers,
Ted.

72Mountaineer · 03-09-2011, 08:42 AM

A friend has a rearend from a '84 Camaro with rear discs in his '53, fits great.

01spirit750 · 03-09-2011, 02:13 PM

1979 Cadillac Seville has the heavy duty 10 bolt rear end differential and disc brakes.

blitz'd · 03-09-2011, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thadious

I'm just rebuilding a rear disk from a 2000 S10 Jimmy 4x4 with 3.73s and posi and from the looks of the numbers, I'll be using it with 17"x8" rims with 3 1/2" backspacing (which is stock apparantly for 2wd S10s, 4x4 are supposedly 4 1/4"- 4 1/2").

Cheers,
Ted.

This is what I have in my truck. My wheels are 9.5" wide with a negative offset. I will need either a .5 spacer or tub the bed a little.

OldJimmy57 · 03-09-2011, 06:57 PM

The Ford Explorer mentioned above is probably your best bet. From 95-01 I think or close to that. They came with a beefed up 8.8 with limited slip, disc brakes, 3:73 gears (have 4:10 and 3:42 available as well i think), sway bars and e-brake cables. They are 59.5" wide factory and if you do the short side axle conversion then you can narrow it 2 more inches and not have to send your axle off to have it narrowed. Also the explorer rearend comes with the larger 3.25 axles tubes and the 31 spline axles. It is stronger then the 9" with 28 spline axles and also beefier then the dana units

daverod · 03-09-2011, 09:13 PM

If you narrow the axle do you have to tub the bed? I don't want to have to tub the bed. What's the short side axle conversion? I'll have to price one.

mazer78 · 03-09-2011, 08:37 PM

i just picked up a zr2 rear, and to be sure that it would work, i rolled it under the truck, and mounted some 235/70r15s on 15x7 roller wheels that i keep around for mockup and whatnot. it seems to fit fine, although a wider tire would definetly not work with the standard backspace of the wheels.

daverod · 03-09-2011, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mazer78

i just picked up a zr2 rear, and to be sure that it would work, i rolled it under the truck, and mounted some 235/70r15s on 15x7 roller wheels that i keep around for mockup and whatnot. it seems to fit fine, although a wider tire would definetly not work with the standard backspace of the wheels.

I kinda like the Zr2 idea but I would like to have the option of running wider tires. I think 8" wide is about the max.

RootBeer 6117 · 03-09-2011, 10:15 PM

I am using a ZR2 rear axle with 15x8 rallyes from wheel vintiques.Right now I have 265-70s I have no clearance problems with it. I picked the tires up used cheap to see how they fit I had 255-70 in the shed.
I will probably try a shorter tire these are a little to tall. the frame is an 89 S10 setting at stock height for now. If I went any wider or had a narrower rear end I would have to use wheel tubs in the bed.

03-08-2011, 08:39 PM	#1
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	rear end with disks I've got a 52 with a s10 frame. I like the idea of disks in the back. I'm thinking a zr2 might be to wide. What other options are there? __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

03-08-2011, 08:57 PM	#2
bowat6969 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Easton Kansas Posts: 25	Re: rear end with disks You can look at the Explorer or Mountaineer 1995 on up. They have factory disk brakes and I'm not totally sure of the width measurement but may be close to what the S-10 is. Hope this helps!! Thanks,

03-08-2011, 09:37 PM	#4
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03-08-2011, 10:34 PM	#5
Thadious Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Creston, BC Canada Posts: 368	Re: rear end with disks I'm just rebuilding a rear disk from a 2000 S10 Jimmy 4x4 with 3.73s and posi and from the looks of the numbers, I'll be using it with 17"x8" rims with 3 1/2" backspacing (which is stock apparantly for 2wd S10s, 4x4 are supposedly 4 1/4"- 4 1/2"). Cheers, Ted. __________________ '51 Chevy Build - In the design stages Aut viam inveniam aut faciam - I will either find a way or make one. If you don't have time to do it right the first time, when will you... My new build - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...70#post8958970

03-09-2011, 08:42 AM	#6
72Mountaineer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where Mountaineers are free Posts: 402	Re: rear end with disks A friend has a rearend from a '84 Camaro with rear discs in his '53, fits great.

03-09-2011, 02:13 PM	#7
01spirit750 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area California Posts: 137	Re: rear end with disks 1979 Cadillac Seville has the heavy duty 10 bolt rear end differential and disc brakes.

03-09-2011, 06:57 PM	#9
OldJimmy57 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: mesquite texas Posts: 143	Re: rear end with disks The Ford Explorer mentioned above is probably your best bet. From 95-01 I think or close to that. They came with a beefed up 8.8 with limited slip, disc brakes, 3:73 gears (have 4:10 and 3:42 available as well i think), sway bars and e-brake cables. They are 59.5" wide factory and if you do the short side axle conversion then you can narrow it 2 more inches and not have to send your axle off to have it narrowed. Also the explorer rearend comes with the larger 3.25 axles tubes and the 31 spline axles. It is stronger then the 9" with 28 spline axles and also beefier then the dana units __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php3?t=145432 Last edited by OldJimmy57; 03-09-2011 at 06:58 PM.

03-09-2011, 09:13 PM	#10
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: rear end with disks If you narrow the axle do you have to tub the bed? I don't want to have to tub the bed. What's the short side axle conversion? I'll have to price one. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 03-09-2011 at 09:18 PM.

03-09-2011, 08:37 PM	#11
mazer78 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: clinton twp., mi Posts: 8	Re: rear end with disks i just picked up a zr2 rear, and to be sure that it would work, i rolled it under the truck, and mounted some 235/70r15s on 15x7 roller wheels that i keep around for mockup and whatnot. it seems to fit fine, although a wider tire would definetly not work with the standard backspace of the wheels.

03-09-2011, 10:15 PM	#13
RootBeer 6117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 395	Re: rear end with disks I am using a ZR2 rear axle with 15x8 rallyes from wheel vintiques.Right now I have 265-70s I have no clearance problems with it. I picked the tires up used cheap to see how they fit I had 255-70 in the shed. I will probably try a shorter tire these are a little to tall. the frame is an 89 S10 setting at stock height for now. If I went any wider or had a narrower rear end I would have to use wheel tubs in the bed. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413926 http://youtu.be/Qe9xJUhWkWc



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