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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 06:57 AM
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I ordered it from Amazon instead, because they wanted like $15 more at the other sites and they for some reason charge $ 9 handling , Amazon is free shipping plus I have prime so free 2 day shipping
 
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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 07:42 AM
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Sean,
sorry for not getting back until now. Yes the Wilwood should work nicely.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 05:42 PM
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No problem! Another question is how do I bolt my drive shaft to it?

 
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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 06:18 PM
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Should be able to bolt that on and when you talk to your drive shaft builder they will tell you what and where to measure to get them the info they need to make it.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 08:07 PM
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Do I need a new drive shaft? I'd hate to make one now as I may, in the future swap in a different trans, possibly a 5 speed.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 10:15 PM
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No way to know until you get everything in place and measure.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 11:01 AM
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Off topic but what about kits for a 79 1 ton 8 lugger?
 
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 05:56 PM
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My prop valve came today, I didn't install it yet though. Also, do you think it's worth while buying this kit?

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/88SS-31.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwz4u9BRCbioK3stnBznESJADA75xb 88GBb2RlwnvEl9-bVqcQN_CB3SzgYWxXl-6zdBfEsRoCIbrw_wcB#reviews
 
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Old Aug 6, 2016 | 05:00 PM
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I put the proportioning valve in, now my front left brakes are staying on any ideas?
 
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Old Aug 6, 2016 | 05:34 PM
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Also the brake pedal isn't returning all the way up so the brake lights stay on
 
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Old Aug 8, 2016 | 08:33 AM
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I changed the caliper and I think its fixed, its kind of strange though, that the caliper got frozen on after installing the prop valve. I drove it for weeks before hand and the caliper was fine..
 
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looks good, so are you happy with the braking and does 4 wheel disc seem more firm than stock?
 
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Old Aug 8, 2016 | 09:14 AM
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Sorry for the confusion, but I didn't swap the rear yet, I just started by installing the adjustable proportioning valve
 
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Old Aug 8, 2016 | 09:35 AM
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remember, caliper brakes uses more pressure to create stopping force. if your prop. valve is adjusted to be used with w/calipers there may be too much pressure delivered to the drum brakes causing them to lock up. be cautious with these modifications.
 
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