Grey Silver

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That's just what it takes, time and effort but it didn't cost anything and that's a switch.
I started off grinding the calipers on the truck w/ an angle grinder and I didn't like the results. I took them off and used a big belt sander, being careful to plug the holes to keep the dust out. I put them back on the truck several times to check the fit and mark the interference. When I started to grind the clips that hold the pads in place I figured that was far enough. Still didn't fit. I relocated the calipers by removing material from the top of the bolt holes. This alows the caliper to move down and achieve the necessary clearance. I think I moved them down .120". If you go to far it will cause clearance issues w/ the rotor.
I did this on a Bridgeport mill but it could be done w/ a die grinder and a little patience. I did this about 2 years ago and no problems. Brakes work fine.
The truck is apart so I'll try to get some pics up in the next day or two.
Twobit has a camera and he owes me for upping his post count.

Dark Halo

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I would really like to see it. Thanks

hog

No you should be OK, the 2500 uses 6 lugs though, the SS chromies are 5 lug.
The 14 bolt in your 2500 has slightly larger drums than the 1500's but you wont have aproblem.

peace
Hog

02BigBlock

Thanks for the replie, I can find similiar rims that are 6 lugs and there 15's, just wanted to know if they fit.

twobit

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Dark Halo

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great shots, how long did it take to do? Do you have any pointers? All I have for this tool wise is a grinder and a dremel.

quicksilverado

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Don't even waste your time with the dremel. It will take forever and a day. The 1st wheel took about 2 3/4 hours the 2nd one only took about 1 1/2 hour with a grinder. After the 1st one you can go to town on the 2 nd because you know where the bulk of the material needs to come off.

quicksilverado

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After a certain amount of power the et streets won't give enough traction. I had bad traction problems off the line and on the 1-2 shift with et streets. this was with about 380 rwhp.

Grey Silver

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There's a lot of meat to come off. The calipers (in stock form) are tapered and get thicker toward the back. Mine are almost flat. A big belt sander with a variety of fresh belts is what I would recomend. I spray wd-40 on the belt to keep it from loading up w/ aluminum and it helps it cut a little better.
If I did the holes by hand I'd use an air powered die grinder w/ some carbide burrs.
If you know anybody that works at a machine shop it would be a big plus.
Hope this helps.

Grey Silver

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Hey Clint, thanks for the pics.