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Old Sep 15, 2004 | 05:50 PM
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disc brake conversion

I have a 73 econoline E200 with 4 wheel drum power assist. What do I need to convert to disc brakes and what years will work with this thing?
 
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Old Sep 15, 2004 | 10:42 PM
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You'll need at least the spindles, the proportioning valve, and master cylinder(either manual or power, depending on what you van has) off a 73-79 F150. You can use the whole I-beam and radius rod assembly off the truck since they are the same size. You can also use the spindles of the 75 and up E150, but you'll have to swap sides.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 10:31 AM
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Will this swap work on a 69 E200 with manual brakes as well. I think the later 2nd generation vans had some suspension differences. If this will work I will do this swap asap.

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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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Should work on any of the 68-74's
 
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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 04:56 PM
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Ok, now what about the lug pattern? I've read that it's a different on than what I have on there now. I'd like to keep 'em all the same for rotation purposes.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 11:26 PM
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The 68-74 E200's had the standard 5 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern, same as the newer E150's and F150's. So you won't have to chage anything.
 
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hye , im new here , im wondering on the evan spindles it says 75 up , im wondering up to what year ?? thanks
 
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