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Q... what is the real upgrade here? i am not familiar with the differences between SD and OBS hubs.
Thanks for the info.
Its also 3" wider
 
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I want to make sure I'm following correctly.
Sterling 10.5" from a SD? How about an Excursion too?
SD hubs? Any year or specific to some?
E series rotors? What years and can it be 250 or 350?
What for calipers, p brake, and pads?
 
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Old 01-26-2012, 12:50 PM
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You use all the SD set up with redrilled hubs and rotors from I don't remember if it 98-99 van
 
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Originally Posted by redman84
I want to make sure I'm following correctly.
Sterling 10.5" from a SD? How about an Excursion too?
SD hubs? Any year or specific to some?
E series rotors? What years and can it be 250 or 350?
What for calipers, p brake, and pads?
Yes or a excursion. Anything from 99-04. I'm not a fan of the 99 axles because one caliper is front facing on the drivers side and rear facing on the pass side. Also it is a different housing compared to the 2000-2004. They use both rear facing calipers. But it's all preference. E rotors can be used from 98 or so up. I got mine from a 05 axle. If you went to a parts house and asked for a 2000 E rear rotor you would get the correct one. Semi or full float don't make a difference. Calipers, parking and pads all SD
 
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what kind of cost are you looking at for the SD parts at a supplier?
 
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Originally Posted by MHammer21
what kind of cost are you looking at for the SD parts at a supplier?
I don't understand your question.
 
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remember guys, no buying or selling in the open forums.
i don't want anyone getting in trouble.
 
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If you're going ahead and drilling the rotors, why can't you just use the 9/16" stud?
 
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He didn't drill the rotors, just the hubs. And the 9/16 studs would be too big for the wheels and lug nuts.
 
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Once the studs are coated ill press them in and post a picture.
 
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As you can see in the picture, the very outside edge is the factory SD knurl.

 
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Looks great! Keep the pics coming. Just curious though, if it worked well to just drill new holes and you don't think strength is a concern, why bother with this approach?
 
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Originally Posted by DIYMechanic
Looks great! Keep the pics coming. Just curious though, if it worked well to just drill new holes and you don't think strength is a concern, why bother with this approach?
Just cause this was was in the works months ago. Having the studs made took longer than expected. And I just wanted to see if my idea would work.
 
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Got it. Looks really good.
 
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Back from black oxide with oil dipped. I'll press them in and test fit them tomorrow.


 


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