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Changing drums to disc - Manny951 - 03-04-13
Hello guys u may know me from my other post but i have been working on my 1969 dodge coronet when i have a chance i asked a question what spindles and disc and calipers i used they said anything thats newer so i grabbed the spindles from a 88 fifth avenue now i have been looking and they have said that these spindles are a little bit taller but i measured them with the old ones and they look the same can u guys help me on this situation? also i may need new lower ball joints my question is there are 2 in summit racing do u know what part number do i need?
Changing drums to disc - ws27 - 03-04-13
Those will work just fine. As far as ball joints go, you should be able to reuse the old ones. The only problem is your origionals have through hole for the big bolts, and the Fifth Ave usesjust bolts threaded in to I think the actual spindle, but don't quote me. You will need the bolts from the Fifth Ave. Don't forget you need to install the proportioning block from the Fifth Ave too.
Changing drums to disc - Manny951 - 03-05-13
well i got the propotion as well my concern is this my old ball joints are really messed up i just thought once im there i could switch it out my other question is i cant fit 14 inch rims anymore :[ im sad because i had some mags deep dish that came with the car but i would rather do a whole disc conversion then drums and later im going to buy the rear as well to make it disc
Changing drums to disc - 67440Dodge - 03-05-13
What size rotors are you putting on the front?
Changing drums to disc - Manny951 - 03-05-13
i really dont even know dodge i just got them off the fifth avenue
Changing drums to disc - 67440Dodge - 03-05-13
You should be able to use the 14" wheels with those rotors.. I ran 14" (both road wheels and stock skinny wheels)
Changing drums to disc - Manny951 - 03-05-13
awesome if thats the case im keeping my wheels :] i was scared it wouldn't work but this is first start i just ordered the bottom pans for my coronet evreything else looks really good