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gmcbob · 04-01-2004, 12:14 AM

I saw this on ebay - I'm not looking to do a conversion (yet), but am curious what you guys think.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2471006675

Bob

Grim Reaper · 04-01-2004, 11:27 AM

That's close to the Design AZ Kicking makes that I have. I helped in some of the developement of the kit. Here is the problem that AZ kickin ran into with their kit. The spacers for the the adapto plate are a big time weak point. It alowed enough extra velverag to sheer the Grade 8 bolts. They upped to a higher tensile strength bolt and decided that was not enough. The added a peice that you weld to the axle tube to put the adaptor into double shear. Big improvement.

Otherwise the kit looks good. I like the brace they put to keep the flange tight.

Here is a write up I did. It will give you some tips on how to deal with the Bias problems your likely to have.

Disc write up

apstguy · 04-01-2004, 09:01 PM

Looks like Mike got them. All the designs I have seen have spacer in them which makes them weak. Can anyone find a good setup for a 10 bolt?

Too bad that auction was only for the drawings.

**swervin ervin** · 04-01-2004, 09:19 PM

Yep. I bought it. I have been looking at all the conversion kits that you can buy. The design in the drawings looked as good or better than any of the kits. So I said why not. It's only 20 bucks. I know there will be a lot more to it but I'm prepared for it. I plan on doing a lot of investigation on this. From what I have come up with so far, you need a brake booster, master cylinder and proportioning valve to do it the right way. I have found a place where I can get all three made for disc/disc brakes. From everything I've gathered, I can save several hundred dollars. I guess time will tell. One thing is for sure. It will be right or not at all.

screwballl · 04-01-2004, 09:26 PM

someday i would liek to convert my rear drums to disc hopefully someone finds one that works before i do it

apstguy · 04-01-2004, 09:29 PM

Mike - you must get everything down for all of us. You know how we anxiously await new projects from people. If you happen to make the brackets I would be willing to buy a set from you.

**swervin ervin** · 04-01-2004, 09:46 PM

Oh, for sure I will make a set of brackets. I went in to this fully planning on doing a conversion. I will document what I have to do and buy. I've been in sort of a funk lately and have been looking for something to get me motivated to work on the truck. I think/hope this will be a fun project. I'll have to wait until my hand is back to normal but I'm already getting excited about it.

gmcbob · 04-02-2004, 12:23 AM

Good luck Mike - I look forward to hearing how you make out on it.

Bob

04-01-2004, 12:14 AM	#1
gmcbob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 57	Rear Disc Brake System I saw this on ebay - I'm not looking to do a conversion (yet), but am curious what you guys think. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2471006675 Bob __________________ Bob 1978 GMC Sierra Classic K15 Shortbed, 350/350/NP203, 31's on Rally's, Restored to Stock Condition. Two-tone Russett Metallic / Buckskin. 1987 GMC Sierra Classic V1500, Longbed, 350 TBI, NP205, 33’s on Chrome Spoke with 4” Suspension Lift. Black. 2014 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax Crewcab

04-01-2004, 11:27 AM	#2
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	That's close to the Design AZ Kicking makes that I have. I helped in some of the developement of the kit. Here is the problem that AZ kickin ran into with their kit. The spacers for the the adapto plate are a big time weak point. It alowed enough extra velverag to sheer the Grade 8 bolts. They upped to a higher tensile strength bolt and decided that was not enough. The added a peice that you weld to the axle tube to put the adaptor into double shear. Big improvement. Otherwise the kit looks good. I like the brace they put to keep the flange tight. Here is a write up I did. It will give you some tips on how to deal with the Bias problems your likely to have. Disc write up __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

04-01-2004, 09:01 PM	#3
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	Looks like Mike got them. All the designs I have seen have spacer in them which makes them weak. Can anyone find a good setup for a 10 bolt? Too bad that auction was only for the drawings. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

04-01-2004, 09:26 PM	#5
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,755	someday i would liek to convert my rear drums to disc hopefully someone finds one that works before i do it __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

04-01-2004, 09:29 PM	#6
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	Mike - you must get everything down for all of us. You know how we anxiously await new projects from people. If you happen to make the brackets I would be willing to buy a set from you. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

04-01-2004, 09:19 PM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Yep. I bought it. I have been looking at all the conversion kits that you can buy. The design in the drawings looked as good or better than any of the kits. So I said why not. It's only 20 bucks. I know there will be a lot more to it but I'm prepared for it. I plan on doing a lot of investigation on this. From what I have come up with so far, you need a brake booster, master cylinder and proportioning valve to do it the right way. I have found a place where I can get all three made for disc/disc brakes. From everything I've gathered, I can save several hundred dollars. I guess time will tell. One thing is for sure. It will be right or not at all.

04-01-2004, 09:46 PM	#7
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Oh, for sure I will make a set of brackets. I went in to this fully planning on doing a conversion. I will document what I have to do and buy. I've been in sort of a funk lately and have been looking for something to get me motivated to work on the truck. I think/hope this will be a fun project. I'll have to wait until my hand is back to normal but I'm already getting excited about it.

04-02-2004, 12:23 AM	#8
gmcbob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 57	Good luck Mike - I look forward to hearing how you make out on it. Bob __________________ Bob 1978 GMC Sierra Classic K15 Shortbed, 350/350/NP203, 31's on Rally's, Restored to Stock Condition. Two-tone Russett Metallic / Buckskin. 1987 GMC Sierra Classic V1500, Longbed, 350 TBI, NP205, 33’s on Chrome Spoke with 4” Suspension Lift. Black. 2014 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax Crewcab



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