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The backing plates flanges are a little more permanent now... I elected to go with the OE 2009 caliper angles. I copied my other axle I have in the stash. The calipers are forward facing and use a rubber soft line to mate the traditional axle length lines to the calipers and allow the calipers to be removed without opening the hydraulic system. All in all it sure looks like a success. The calipers hold the rotors with shop air applied no problem, and the parking brakes can successfully be applied hand. Next I’m going to go thru and wire wheel/blast, then paint the rear axle housing, the caliper brackets/backing plates, hubs and axle flanges. I also need to round up some studs. The rotors are in good shape so I’ll keep them and the calipers for now. I’ve got a fresh set of pads I’ll throw at it and the emergency brake shoes are in good shape as well. More to come on the 14 bolt soon.

I also finished stripping the front 60 so I can power wash the crud out of the axle tubes (there’s a ton of eastern AZ red clay in there) then I’ll get to putting it back together. The king pins them selves are in good shape. I’ll replace the bearings, upper bushings, springs and seals and call it good. Also gonna do the inner axle seals and the axle U joints. Luckily the pinion bearings and carrier bearings are in good shape so Ill reuses them and won’t have to re-set the gears up. Again more to come.