srw to drw spindle & brake ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rs72z · 11-30-2011, 06:24 PM

Ok guys time for some info.
I started to swap my srw 1 ton or so i thought over to drw today.
The question i have is did all of the drw spindles use the calipers that use one bolt and the slide on the bottom?
Mine has the two bolts like half tons do.

So is my truck not a 1 ton?

When i put the rotor on it fits but you can't put the calipers on with the pads.

Time for a spindle swap?

Thanks
Paul

ghettoluxury · 11-30-2011, 07:55 PM

The single wheel trucks have calipers like a 1/2 ton, with a larger bore piston. The dual wheel uses the large caliper with the retaining pin, as do all 1 ton 4×4's.

rs72z · 11-30-2011, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghettoluxury

The single wheel trucks have calipers like a 1/2 ton, with a larger bore piston. The dual wheel uses the large caliper with the retaining pin, as do all 1 ton 4×4's.

So should they work with the drw rotors or do i need to change spindles?

ghettoluxury · 11-30-2011, 11:43 PM

If the caliper doesn't fit over the rotor with the pads in place you will have to replace the spindle for a dually spindle.

pig rig · 12-01-2011, 12:43 AM

the dually spindle and the srw spindle are the same right down to the part number thats in the casting with out looking at a picture it almost sounds like you have a 3/4t spindle and the only diferance in the 3/4 and 1t spindls is the way the caliper mounts

rs72z · 12-01-2011, 08:29 AM

I'll get a picture later. When the rotor is on it almost touches the caliper mount, so it is probably a 3/4 ton.

rs72z · 12-01-2011, 08:57 AM

So i decided to check the vin on my truck. It's turns out to be a 3/4 ton.
The vin tag says it's a camper special 8200 gvw.

So now i get to change the spindels also.

Will the 14 bolt rear pose any problems for the drw swap, besides needing spacers?

SCOTI · 12-01-2011, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rs72z

So i decided to check the vin on my truck. It's turns out to be a 3/4 ton.
The vin tag says it's a camper special 8200 gvw.

So now i get to change the spindels also.

Will the 14 bolt rear pose any problems for the drw swap, besides needing spacers?

I have some stock 1-ton spindles.

rs72z · 12-01-2011, 09:12 AM

Thanks Scot
I have a set just have to pull them off.
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11-30-2011, 06:24 PM	#1
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	srw to drw spindle & brake ? Ok guys time for some info. I started to swap my srw 1 ton or so i thought over to drw today. The question i have is did all of the drw spindles use the calipers that use one bolt and the slide on the bottom? Mine has the two bolts like half tons do. So is my truck not a 1 ton? When i put the rotor on it fits but you can't put the calipers on with the pads. Time for a spindle swap? Thanks Paul

11-30-2011, 07:55 PM	#2
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: srw to drw spindle & brake ? The single wheel trucks have calipers like a 1/2 ton, with a larger bore piston. The dual wheel uses the large caliper with the retaining pin, as do all 1 ton 4×4's. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

11-30-2011, 11:43 PM	#4
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: srw to drw spindle & brake ? If the caliper doesn't fit over the rotor with the pads in place you will have to replace the spindle for a dually spindle. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

12-01-2011, 12:43 AM	#5
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: srw to drw spindle & brake ? the dually spindle and the srw spindle are the same right down to the part number thats in the casting with out looking at a picture it almost sounds like you have a 3/4t spindle and the only diferance in the 3/4 and 1t spindls is the way the caliper mounts __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

12-01-2011, 08:29 AM	#6
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: srw to drw spindle & brake ? I'll get a picture later. When the rotor is on it almost touches the caliper mount, so it is probably a 3/4 ton.

12-01-2011, 08:57 AM	#7
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: srw to drw spindle & brake ? So i decided to check the vin on my truck. It's turns out to be a 3/4 ton. The vin tag says it's a camper special 8200 gvw. So now i get to change the spindels also. Will the 14 bolt rear pose any problems for the drw swap, besides needing spacers?

12-01-2011, 09:12 AM	#9
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: srw to drw spindle & brake ? Thanks Scot I have a set just have to pull them off. Posted via Mobile Device



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