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Old 10-17-2006, 07:38 PM   #1
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Brake advice

I have been reading the posts on drum to disc conversions and am not sure which way to go. I just bought a 70 cst. Why not just put 72 stuff on it? I don't mind going to 5 lug. I guess I would change the rear axles also. If I did would it just be the spindals, calipers, rotors, MC and propor valve. I assume the control arms are the same. Any advice appreciated
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Old 10-17-2006, 08:07 PM   #2
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Re: Brake advice

72 fits well but replacement parts are more expensive. The reason to use 73-up stuff is because of the price of parts plus if you use the control arms you will have rubber arm bushing slightly better ride.
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Old 10-17-2006, 08:18 PM   #3
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Re: Brake advice

Does the 70 not have rubber bushings in the control arms? And what are the pros and cons of 5 lug or 6 lug?
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Old 10-18-2006, 03:01 AM   #4
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Re: Brake advice

I recommend the 73+ due to the rubber bushings and cheaper parts that are easier to work with. It used to be that 5 lug was recommended due to the wider variety of wheel styles out there, but not so much anymore-alot more variety in 6 lug nowdays.
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