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capev86 · 07-14-2011, 08:59 PM

that sucks you can't reuse the axle. what are the differences? maybe you can have it adapted or holes drilled or whatever it needs to do the conversion? i know on 2wd's all you have to do is change the knuckles out. one reason i bought a 72 was because it already had disc! i'm not a big fan of aftermarket kits....especially the rear kits that don't have a proper drum e-brake (or no parking brake at all).

it might be ok on a hot rod pickup that doesn't see regular use. but on my full size truck i only want factory GM heavy duty brakes where i can go to the local store and buy replacement parts when needed instead of having to send away for custom pieces.

i wouldn't bother with changing the rear brakes over to disc. having disc on the front is all you need for that night and day difference. the rear drums are huge and plenty powerful on our 3/4 ton trucks.

07-14-2011, 08:59 PM	#11
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: modifacations w/o hurting value that sucks you can't reuse the axle. what are the differences? maybe you can have it adapted or holes drilled or whatever it needs to do the conversion? i know on 2wd's all you have to do is change the knuckles out. one reason i bought a 72 was because it already had disc! i'm not a big fan of aftermarket kits....especially the rear kits that don't have a proper drum e-brake (or no parking brake at all). it might be ok on a hot rod pickup that doesn't see regular use. but on my full size truck i only want factory GM heavy duty brakes where i can go to the local store and buy replacement parts when needed instead of having to send away for custom pieces. i wouldn't bother with changing the rear brakes over to disc. having disc on the front is all you need for that night and day difference. the rear drums are huge and plenty powerful on our 3/4 ton trucks.