i have a 72 f-100 3/4 rear end, right now i think it had drum all around but i am not positive, should i put on disk all around or just keep it??? thanks
Coonboy

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72' f-100 it has a 360 v-8 i am putting 35" dunlop mud rover, 6" lift, mabee headers,

 

with 35"s you'd probably be alot happier with disks. probably the easiest thing would be to swap in front brakes and a master cylinder from a newer truck out of junkyard parts. rear disks would probably be over kill, and more of a challenge. especially if you would run most of the time with little weight in the bed. your rear tires would lock up pretty easy unless you got into some kind of proportioning valve set up. My suggestion, if you could afford it would be to swap in a dana60 front axle and a master cylinder from the same truck. that way you could get disk brakes as well as an 8 lug bolt pattern up front to match your 3/4 ton axle in the back. Basically, like anything else, it all comes down to how much money you have to spend.

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BigBunnell

98 F150 4X4 XLT flareside V6 5sp K&N Flowmaster and some other goodies

 

hi, i have a 5 wheel lug patten now, i work up at an automechanic shop so i can do most of the work myself with the help of a few of the guys at the shop. i will be doing a lot of 4 wheelin and a lot of farm work with it. i am putting a suspension and body lift so i will have beefier springs and stuff. i was just wondering if there was any kits or anything u can get to transfer them over. thanks for the info.

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72' f-100 it has a 360 v-8 i am putting 35" dunlop mud rover, 6" lift, mabee headers,

 

I think JCWhitney has some kind of conversion kit. I don't have the catalog handy but I remember seeing it in there.

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97 F-150 S/C 4x4 ORP XLT 4.6 K&N , Flowmaster w/dual tailpipes, Bosch+4 plugs,Ford 9mm wires,Superchip.Patriot fiberglass toneau cover, Westin chrome step bars. Rear seat lift 4".
Kenwood 4011 stereo, USAcoustics 2150 amp, Profile electronic 3 way crossover, 2 10" IDQ DVC's, and Polk Dx7 5x7/6x8 3 ways in the front doors.

FUTURE PERFORMANCE MODS:
4.10 gears, Edlebrock shocks, Magnacharger, Airaid, and slotted rotors.

OTHER FUTURE MODS:
Ram Air hood w/functional ram air, suspension lift, 17" polished wheels, 35" tires, and sunroof.

 

Also try here:
http://www.ssbc.com

 

Has anyone put rear disks on the 97 or newer F150? Are there any conversion kits out there?

 

I saw a 97 or 98 WORK truck in Cleveland
that had rear discs. Was it an option?
You could probably get some from an
Expy. I'm sure many have been totaled and wouldn't miss them too much.

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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
On the way/wheels,tires,air dam, etc..etc.......
doin the monochromatic boogie
on the front end.Billet grilles on order
Hoping for deliverance from door crack hell.

 

Just drums for 97 and 98. Rear discs start coming in 99. Was not an option in 97 or 98 and I have been looking for an aftermarket alternative, but nothing out yet.

If there are some 97 or 98 around with them is because they replace them with expedition or 99-up pick up rear sets.

We will see what we can get and how soon.

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1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.

Modifications: K&N FIPK, Stepshield door sill protectors, Performance Accesories 3" body lift and Lift Lips.

See photos at <A HREF="http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck

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</A>

 

My '97 F-250ld with ABS came with disks in rear.

 

My boss has a 2000 f150 with discs on the rear I would love to see the look on his face if he came out and found the rear on blocks.

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'97 F150 4.6L XL WHITE,FLEETSIDE R/C L/B, LEER SHELL W/FISHING POLE RACK, BED MAT,LIMMITED SLIP,245/75/16 DESERT DOGS ON POLISHED ALUM, WHEELS.
AIRAID, 3" CAT BACK OUT THE SIDE w/MAGNAFLOW MUFFER