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How hard is it to do a disc conversion?

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Old May 10, 2009 | 02:30 AM
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How hard is it to do a disc conversion?

i was wondering how hard it was to do a rear wheel disc conversion for my 97, and how much difference it would be, i know Disc brakes are better for stopping power, i was alos wodering what kinda brackets i would have to fab up to switch from drum to disc.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 02:47 AM
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it's be easier to find a disk axle with better gears and just swap the complete axle
 
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Old May 14, 2009 | 03:04 AM
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good call..very good call..better get used or its gonna be a grip load of cash!!
 
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Old May 14, 2009 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by tarajerame
it's be easier to find a disk axle with better gears and just swap the complete axle
97-98 Expy, I've heard.
 
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Old May 14, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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also thought about upgrading to a 9.75 if you dont have one already?
 
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Old May 14, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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no i have the 8.8, i dont really know why they had to replace the 9 inch, yea i was thinking bout going up 3.73's, i was kinda of thinking bout finding one in a JYard but i was wondering if any of the 97-03 150s had them. I'd like to stay with a 150 axle, but i guess the expy's ought to be the same.
 
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