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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 12:15 PM
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d70 disc brakes???

Does anybody now if there is a disc brake convesion for my dana 70 rear axle?? Any input is greatly appreciated!
 
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 05:29 PM
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Currie does disc brakes for Dana 60 axles, you may want to contact them. I don't know if they have anything for Dana 70. www.currieenterprises.com
 
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 07:29 PM
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Thanks i will call them tomarrow. If i have any luck i will post the cost.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 09:24 PM
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I just found that blackbirds custom trucks has the disc brake conversion for the dana 70 as well as the D60. 540 dollars with emergency brakes
 
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 11:22 PM
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Sounds like a good deal, most disc conversions leave no provision for E-brake.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 01:08 PM
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wwaaayyyy.... to much money.. Just do it yourself, it will be alot cheaper..

Take a look at this

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...kes/index.html

or this

http://www.bigblueoval.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=93
 
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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O.K. what rotor would i use on the dana 70?? any ideas on that???
 
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Old Mar 16, 2004 | 12:35 PM
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search around on pirate, theres a ton of people tha thave done it over there....its pretty much the same thing you do to disc brake a rear 60
 
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