Rear disk conversion
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Rear disk conversion
Does anyone know of a cheaper rear disk conversion kit? This is the only one I've found that seems to fit but it's about 200 more then most kits. Thanks
https://www.performanceonline.com/Ford-Truck-9-Rear-Disc-Brake-Conversion-Kit-11.5-Rotors/
https://www.performanceonline.com/Ford-Truck-9-Rear-Disc-Brake-Conversion-Kit-11.5-Rotors/
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But I mean this has the ebrake but it's for 5x4.5 bolt pattern. It seems the only difference is bolt pattern yet the price is $200 less for 5x4.5 vs 5x5.5
https://m.summitracing.com/parts/rsd-zdcrd01
https://m.summitracing.com/parts/rsd-zdcrd01
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Everyone says to swap the rear because it's cheaper, but idk if it actually is cheaper, I can get this kit for $550 plus 5x5.5 to 5x4.5 adapters, that are only 3/4" thick for $100 so for 650 I have the the whole rear done with brand new brake pads,rotors, and calipers. Also lines and ebrake cable.
If I buy a rear end, I don't know the condition of it, plus I'm sure it'll need all new brakes, so 200 for the rear, then another probably 300 for all new brakes. So 500. Then I have to weld be spring perches and shock brackets. And figure out the pinion angle and idk, does the drive shaft and ujoint bolt right on?
If I buy a rear end, I don't know the condition of it, plus I'm sure it'll need all new brakes, so 200 for the rear, then another probably 300 for all new brakes. So 500. Then I have to weld be spring perches and shock brackets. And figure out the pinion angle and idk, does the drive shaft and ujoint bolt right on?
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Different pinion. I don't know what kind of brakes you want but I'd bet Napa has new pads and rotors for about 100 bucks. So I'm only at 300.
I didn't go with this axle to save money. I went with it for the brakes, to run the three link suspension set up and do away with the wheel adapters.
I didn't go with this axle to save money. I went with it for the brakes, to run the three link suspension set up and do away with the wheel adapters.
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I see what your saying, I've been having a hard time even finding an explorer rear near me. Also, I have crown Vic wheels, will they fit ok with an explorer rear or will they be way under the wheel wells and look stupid
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Everyone says to swap the rear because it's cheaper, but idk if it actually is cheaper, I can get this kit for $550 plus 5x5.5 to 5x4.5 adapters, that are only 3/4" thick for $100 so for 650 I have the the whole rear done with brand new brake pads,rotors, and calipers. Also lines and ebrake cable.
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No I don't, if I buy the kit for 650 I still need the adapters for another 100. What I'm saying is the kits for 5x5.5 are about $200 more then the kits for 5x4.5 I've been looking for an explorer rear on Craigslist for about a month and I haven't found anything except one that is two hours away for $300
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Do you have fabrication skills or are you looking for a bolt on kit? If you have fabrication skills and have a pull-a-part near by you should be able to get a 8.8 there with the disk brakes you need for less than $150. You should be able to have the rotors redrilled for the 5.5 bolt pattern. There are several places online with directions on doing the conversion.
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Well I already did a CV front swap. So I need the 5x 4.5 , I can do some fabricating. I may go to Harry's u pull it tomorrow and take a look. How to I get the right angle when I weld the spring perches on?
