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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 11:34 PM
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Eaton 17-a disc brake swap
Has anyone ever swapped drum for disc on 17-a rear housing
 
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Old Aug 1, 2016 | 12:12 AM
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Welcome to FTE.

I would almost guarantee you no one here has.

Now watch the answers pour in!
 
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I have done it
Goodbye Lucas girling hello cheep pads and calipers
 
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Assuming an Eaton 17A is a rear axle. What is the lug bolt pattern? Dana 80 rear axles are available with disc brakes and a 6x8.75" bolt pattern. Someone with fab skills could adapt them.
 
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My bolt pattern is 10 on 11.75
It's not a pick up
 
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There are medium duty fords with disc brakes on the front but certainly never on the rear.

I have heard of a swap to discs on Rockwell 5 ton axles, but the rotors were custom.
 
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Originally Posted by 78_f800crewcab4x4
There are medium duty fords with disc brakes on the front but certainly never on the rear.
Is the FSuperduty (F450 Cab & Chassis) of the late '80's through mid '90's considered a Medium duty?
 
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