disc brake compatibility
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disc brake compatibility
I am getting an axle set up for the front of my 67 f100 and I am having some confusion with disc brakes. From the knuckles out is from a 79 F250 so it has the eight bolt pattern with the bigger rotors and two piston calipers. I would like to switch back to the five bolt pattern to match the rear. I have been told two different things. From my understanding I just need to change the caliper brackets, backing plates, calipers and rotors and hubs. I was just told that the knuckles are different so I would have to replace the entire assembly from the knuckles out. Can somebody confirm this either way?
#2
I am getting an axle set up for the front of my 67 f100 and I am having some confusion with disc brakes. From the knuckles out is from a 79 F250 so it has the eight bolt pattern with the bigger rotors and two piston calipers. I would like to switch back to the five bolt pattern to match the rear. I have been told two different things. From my understanding I just need to change the caliper brackets, backing plates, calipers and rotors and hubs. I was just told that the knuckles are different so I would have to replace the entire assembly from the knuckles out. Can somebody confirm this either way?
But the F250 uses a leaf spring set-up whereas the 67 uses radius arms..... have you thought or anticipated that??? You could install a James Duff long arm system.. that would be trick.
#3
I guess the real question is regarding the knuckles. How come the knuckles won't work? They appear to be the exact same 5 bolt pattern.
I have planned for the mounting. The axle is a 79 F150 D44. The outers were purchased separately.
So if these won't work, and I continue with the 8 bolt pattern, is it okay to have 8 bolt wheels on the front and 5 lug on the back. Or should I try to find 8 lug axle shafts for the rear?
I have planned for the mounting. The axle is a 79 F150 D44. The outers were purchased separately.
So if these won't work, and I continue with the 8 bolt pattern, is it okay to have 8 bolt wheels on the front and 5 lug on the back. Or should I try to find 8 lug axle shafts for the rear?
#4
I guess the real question is regarding the knuckles. How come the knuckles won't work? They appear to be the exact same 5 bolt pattern.
I have planned for the mounting. The axle is a 79 F150 D44. The outers were purchased separately.
So if these won't work, and I continue with the 8 bolt pattern, is it okay to have 8 bolt wheels on the front and 5 lug on the back. Or should I try to find 8 lug axle shafts for the rear?
I have planned for the mounting. The axle is a 79 F150 D44. The outers were purchased separately.
So if these won't work, and I continue with the 8 bolt pattern, is it okay to have 8 bolt wheels on the front and 5 lug on the back. Or should I try to find 8 lug axle shafts for the rear?
The knuckles should work but do your homework otherwise by comparing part numbers btwn d44 axles spec'ed for half- and 3/4-tons.
No problem running 8 lugs in front and five in back. Gotta carry two spares tho.
#5
There is no F100/150 and Bronco 9" axle shaft used with 8 lug wheels, as all came with 5 lug wheels.
1976: First year that F100/250 4WD's were available with disc brakes.
F250 4WD spindles (knuckles) are not the same as F100/150 4WD spindles.
1976/79 F100/150 4WD's have single piston calipers, 1976/79 F250 4WD's have dual piston calipers.
1976 F100 4WD's have coil spring front suspension as do 1976/79 F150 4WD's (except 1978/79 Super Cabs).
1976/79 F250 4WD's have leaf spring front suspension as do 1978/79 F150 4WD Super Cabs.
1976/77 F250 4WD's (High Boys) have a 5 or 6 leaf front spring pack. 1978/79 F150 & F250 4WD's have a 2 leaf front spring pack.
1976 was the last year that F100's were available with 4WD.
1976: First year that F100/250 4WD's were available with disc brakes.
F250 4WD spindles (knuckles) are not the same as F100/150 4WD spindles.
1976/79 F100/150 4WD's have single piston calipers, 1976/79 F250 4WD's have dual piston calipers.
1976 F100 4WD's have coil spring front suspension as do 1976/79 F150 4WD's (except 1978/79 Super Cabs).
1976/79 F250 4WD's have leaf spring front suspension as do 1978/79 F150 4WD Super Cabs.
1976/77 F250 4WD's (High Boys) have a 5 or 6 leaf front spring pack. 1978/79 F150 & F250 4WD's have a 2 leaf front spring pack.
1976 was the last year that F100's were available with 4WD.
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