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Re: 72 k20 project
Why? well because i am a masochist.
they are brakes from a 2003-08 dodge 2500. the rotors are bigger and the calipers are mo betta. i really hate ****ty brakes. the 1978 technology seemed a little underwhelming with the 1300#s of cummins and 47rh. i had this notion a while back and mcmlxix started doing it for his blazer and i was hooked. unfortunately i jumped in not realizing and not doing the research to find out that the 03-08 stuff was different than the 09-up. they have a symetrical mounting apparatus and these do not. so i had a little more head bashing to do. not to mention ford axles have the spindle outside of the brake bracketry. that actually helped with rotor clearance. it hurt with knuckle clearance.
the obvious advantage is the size. it also allows for a slip on rotor, which is handy. also if i fall into a pile of money i can upgrade to EBC rotors and yellowstuff pads. disadvantage is the size. i have to have 17" wheel. i had planned on 18"s so no biggy there.
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72 K20 12v build
72 K20 "parts truck"
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