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**nlped** · 04-11-2010, 11:42 PM

Thanks Dillon,

The pics help, but I really needed the diameters more than the depth. But I really appreciate that you remembered to snap a few pics.

What the heck are the washers for? Ghetto spacers

m6z · 04-20-2010, 10:03 AM

So who has the best price on this kit w/ spindles?

**nlped** · 04-20-2010, 10:25 AM

Best price I have found is Stylintrucks.com. They have a coupon for 10% off this month, so it helps a ton!

m6z · 04-20-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Best price I have found is Stylintrucks.com. They have a coupon for 10% off this month, so it helps a ton!

stylin is $646.33 shipped. Can anyone beat that?

dnd1978 · 04-20-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by m6z

stylin is $646.33 shipped. Can anyone beat that?

WOW!!! that is $100.00 less than I payed! GOOD Price

c10seconds · 04-20-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by m6z

stylin is $646.33 shipped. Can anyone beat that?

Im guessing that price would be for the standard rotors and not the cross-drilled???

m6z · 04-20-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by c10seconds

Im guessing that price would be for the standard rotors and not the cross-drilled???

correct.

PBFAB.COM · 04-20-2010, 04:13 PM

That's a pretty sweet deal. There's not much money to be made at that price.

aggie91 · 04-20-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by m6z

stylin is $646.33 shipped. Can anyone beat that?

I think that is for the REAR kit...

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Originally Posted by m6z

So who has the best price on this kit w/ spindles?

The FRONT kit at stylintrucks.com is:
$661.49 + shipping, plain standard rotors
-or-
$709.19 + shipping, cross drilled rotors

Here is the link: http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.as...tfamilyid=6325

m6z · 04-20-2010, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

I think that is for the REAR kit...

The FRONT kit at stylintrucks.com is:
$661.49 + shipping, plain standard rotors
-or-
$709.19 + shipping, cross drilled rotors

Here is the link: http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.as...tfamilyid=6325

Nope its for the front. There is a 10% off code SAVENAPRIL. There is also a 20% off DJM suspension code DJMDROPT. You guys have to search a little harder. lol.

aggie91 · 04-21-2010, 09:28 AM

I didn't search for a "coupon" since the link showed the price to be reduced 10% already....

If there is another 10% off, that would be a great deal...

m6z · 04-21-2010, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

I didn't search for a "coupon" since the link showed the price to be reduced 10% already....

If there is another 10% off, that would be a great deal...

Here's the link. All you have to do is checkout.

http://www.stylintrucks.com/shopcenter/view_cart.aspx

c10seconds · 04-25-2010, 11:55 PM

Anybody have pics of the rear kit installed???

rex01atv · 05-02-2010, 12:02 PM

Also curious about rear kit install??? Anybody!

stunna · 05-02-2010, 10:54 PM

i still think Godfathers Customs will beat the price on this kit. they have free shipping.

c10seconds · 05-03-2010, 12:39 AM

I got the front and rear kit cross drilled for $1,300

**nlped** · 05-04-2010, 10:19 PM

I got mine in today. Front Kit came with S/S brake lines, but the rear has rubber lines. The really cool thing is that the front hub is considerably smaller in diameter and height...so my Series 2 Boss 338's fit like a glove

. Now, not only do I have 13" F&R brakes (the front w/ dual piston calipers), but I can use wheels that I thought I would never actually be able to use on this application!

**N2TRUX** · 05-05-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by stunna

i still think Godfathers Customs will beat the price on this kit. they have free shipping.

That might be true. I would rather give Nathan Porter a call and see what he can do. His support to the forum is worth giving him a shot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by c10seconds

I got the front and rear kit cross drilled for $1,300

Got pics? Have you installed the rear yet?

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

I got mine in today. Front Kit came with S/S brake lines, but the rear has rubber lines. The really cool thing is that the front hub is considerably smaller in diameter and height...so my Series 2 Boss 338's fit like a glove

. Now, not only do I have 13" F&R brakes (the front w/ dual piston calipers), but I can use wheels that I thought I would never actually be able to use on this application!

Lets see how they look...

c10seconds · 05-05-2010, 06:18 PM

Heres the front of mine. The rear kit isnt on yet. I was hoping to see a pic of it before I got started.

**nlped** · 05-05-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Lets see how they look...

Here's a shot of them. I haven't put them on the truck yet obviously, but I assembled the entire assembly to confirm that the 338's were going to fit without issue.

I got the new M/C and Disc/Disc p/v from Jeff @ CPP in today. So, I am finally ready to get started. I also bought the rear kit as well, so I will start on installing everything this weekend. I will be snatching the rearend out Friday afternoon and pull the axles so I can go ahead and machine the center hub and overall outside diameter of the axle stub down to fit the C5 rotor and then I will run the rearend to get the Auburn, 3.42's and the bearings/seals installed. And as soon as I get it back from him I will complete the brake install and put the new rear leaf springs and flip on the Blazer.

I'll try to snap a bunch of pics

**N2TRUX** · 05-05-2010, 11:20 PM

Thanks guys. Keep us posted on your progress.

**nlped** · 05-06-2010, 05:36 PM

I did some measuring on the axle end, and came up with some rough numbers for how much material needs to be removed to install the rotor properly. From the center hub, is a 0.276" overall, or 0.138" from the existing diameter (a touch over 1/8"). From the actual axle "flange", the part the studs are in, will require 0.250 or 1/4" removed from the existing diameter to accomodate the rotor which leaves 1/4" of material beyond the wheel stud.

I will machine them and post the exact #'s that I start & end with & per Ken's request, take lots of pictures

**N2TRUX** · 05-06-2010, 09:42 PM

Do you have easy access to a machine shop? I'm curious what the work will cost on average. I wonder if it might be worth having a set built to specs.

aggie91 · 05-07-2010, 09:43 AM

Ken, I would think that if you pulled the axle shafts and pressed (hammered) out the studs before taking them to the machine shop, it would be less expensive to machine the axles. I have done it before at work and it only takes one set up on a lathe to do both the OD and the center register on the axle. If a new set of axles is $400, and the shop rate is $75 or less, it should take a competent machinist less than 3 hours to do both axles ($225).

Now, that being said, if the old axles show signs of wear on the bearing surface or you are planning more power or better tires for traction, than a new stronger alloy axle might be a better choice...

**nlped** · 05-07-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Do you have easy access to a machine shop? I'm curious what the work will cost on average. I wonder if it might be worth having a set built to specs.

Yeah, I have a very good friend who owns a very large machine shop that just happens to be about an 1/8th of a mile from my house

. He said I could use the lathe to do the work one weekend day or one evening during the week. They don't use them much, they do more of the punching/bending type stuff now, but they still have more machines in one HUGE building than I have ever seen. We are working on a c-notch kit right now also.

04-11-2010, 11:42 PM	#51
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Thanks Dillon, The pics help, but I really needed the diameters more than the depth. But I really appreciate that you remembered to snap a few pics. What the heck are the washers for? Ghetto spacers __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-20-2010, 10:03 AM	#52
m6z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 2,466	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit So who has the best price on this kit w/ spindles? __________________ Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver.....

04-20-2010, 10:25 AM	#53
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Best price I have found is Stylintrucks.com. They have a coupon for 10% off this month, so it helps a ton! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-20-2010, 04:13 PM	#58
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit That's a pretty sweet deal. There's not much money to be made at that price. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

04-21-2010, 09:28 AM	#61
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit I didn't search for a "coupon" since the link showed the price to be reduced 10% already.... If there is another 10% off, that would be a great deal... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

04-25-2010, 11:55 PM	#63
c10seconds Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: gilbert,AZ Posts: 947	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Anybody have pics of the rear kit installed???

05-02-2010, 12:02 PM	#64
rex01atv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: OR Posts: 198	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Also curious about rear kit install??? Anybody!

05-02-2010, 10:54 PM	#65
stunna Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: high point nc Posts: 442	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit i still think Godfathers Customs will beat the price on this kit. they have free shipping.

05-03-2010, 12:39 AM	#66
c10seconds Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: gilbert,AZ Posts: 947	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit I got the front and rear kit cross drilled for $1,300

05-04-2010, 10:19 PM	#67
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit I got mine in today. Front Kit came with S/S brake lines, but the rear has rubber lines. The really cool thing is that the front hub is *considerably* smaller in diameter and height...so my Series 2 Boss 338's fit like a glove . Now, not only do I have 13" F&R brakes (the front w/ dual piston calipers), but I can use wheels that I thought I would never actually be able to use on this application! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

05-05-2010, 06:18 PM	#69
c10seconds Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: gilbert,AZ Posts: 947	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Heres the front of mine. The rear kit isnt on yet. I was hoping to see a pic of it before I got started. Attached Images

05-05-2010, 11:20 PM	#71
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Thanks guys. Keep us posted on your progress. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-06-2010, 05:36 PM	#72
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit I did some measuring on the axle end, and came up with some rough numbers for how much material needs to be removed to install the rotor properly. From the center hub, is a 0.276" overall, or 0.138" from the existing diameter (a touch over 1/8"). From the actual axle "flange", the part the studs are in, will require 0.250 or 1/4" removed from the existing diameter to accomodate the rotor which leaves 1/4" of material beyond the wheel stud. I will machine them and post the exact #'s that I start & end with & per Ken's request, take lots of pictures __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 05-06-2010 at 05:37 PM.

05-06-2010, 09:42 PM	#73
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Do you have easy access to a machine shop? I'm curious what the work will cost on average. I wonder if it might be worth having a set built to specs. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-07-2010, 09:43 AM	#74
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Ken, I would think that if you pulled the axle shafts and pressed (hammered) out the studs before taking them to the machine shop, it would be less expensive to machine the axles. I have done it before at work and it only takes one set up on a lathe to do both the OD and the center register on the axle. If a new set of axles is $400, and the shop rate is $75 or less, it should take a competent machinist less than 3 hours to do both axles ($225). Now, that being said, if the old axles show signs of wear on the bearing surface or you are planning more power or better tires for traction, than a new stronger alloy axle might be a better choice... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square



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