So you going with all new stuff then?
Rotor Compatibility
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Rotor Compatibility
I got some disc brake spindles from a 79 Bronco at Pick N Pull... I have been tearing them down and cleaning them before installing and noticed one of the rotors have some minor grooves on the back. Since they do a 30 day swap I was thinking maybe I could go back and find better rotors, perhaps off of a newer truck and get the most for my money. When I looked these up online at the part stores different part numbers appear but at a glance they seem nearly identical.
My question is are the rotors on the newer 1/2 ton 4x4's compatible with the hub/spindle/caliper setup from the 79 Bronco?
If so, great! If not these can most likely be turned.
Also, is it true that one well aimed whack per stud with a BFH should pop the studs out allowing for separation?
My question is are the rotors on the newer 1/2 ton 4x4's compatible with the hub/spindle/caliper setup from the 79 Bronco?
If so, great! If not these can most likely be turned.
Also, is it true that one well aimed whack per stud with a BFH should pop the studs out allowing for separation?
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Look up if the parts will swap over in a interchange book. You local auto parts store/junk yard should have one.
Grooves.. can you feel em with your thumbnail? The grooves might be to deep to cut em.
As for the studs, yes one smack with a 4lb beater and they should come out. If you're planning on reusing em, make sure you put a lug on there to protect the threads
Grooves.. can you feel em with your thumbnail? The grooves might be to deep to cut em.
As for the studs, yes one smack with a 4lb beater and they should come out. If you're planning on reusing em, make sure you put a lug on there to protect the threads
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Are there any good, free interchange services online?
The grooves are subtle and polished off; I driven worse without issue. I figure now is as good as anytime to smooth things out.
Dont want to go cheap but dont want to waste money either... Thoughts on reusing the studs?
The grooves are subtle and polished off; I driven worse without issue. I figure now is as good as anytime to smooth things out.
Dont want to go cheap but dont want to waste money either... Thoughts on reusing the studs?
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Its called the Hollander interchange, might do some searching around online or on a torrent or something. The pick and pull that you got the rotors from should have a Hollander.
Alright, its your call!
I didn't reuse my studs, cos more than 1/2 the studs were damaged (PO ran the truck w/o the studs tight). I think I dropped around $50 in all new studs on my truck.
Alright, its your call!
I didn't reuse my studs, cos more than 1/2 the studs were damaged (PO ran the truck w/o the studs tight). I think I dropped around $50 in all new studs on my truck.
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I am glad i brought up this conversation especially regarding the studs... Just popped mine out and they seem fine.
So when i researched the price for new studs ($2.26 each) i glanced at brand new rotors and rebuilt calipers... The calipers were $25 with the core i will eat while the used ones were $23... New Rotors are $25; same price as brand new ones...
This is for the premium grade stuff at Oreillys. Good thing i still can take them back.
At least this is that much less i will have to clean up to paint.
So when i researched the price for new studs ($2.26 each) i glanced at brand new rotors and rebuilt calipers... The calipers were $25 with the core i will eat while the used ones were $23... New Rotors are $25; same price as brand new ones...
This is for the premium grade stuff at Oreillys. Good thing i still can take them back.
At least this is that much less i will have to clean up to paint.
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Oh ya... Pick n pull doesnt do refunds so I will have a few bucks extra to spend there to. I can think of a few things I can use.
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