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what is needed to convert drum to disk on back?

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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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Default what is needed to convert drum to disk on back?

i know there isnt much performance gain from it but the drums look like ***!especialy with oversized wheels. so i want to make the conversion
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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I've been wondering this myself...
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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I've seen online bear brakes has a kit for this application, and I am pretty sure SSBC has a kit out there too. I do not know if the ABS works with these applications

Or you could get a escalade or denali rear that already has the disks, and anti-lock brakes. All then you would need to do is have the right brackets welded on. This would be the best answer if you want to keep your ABS system as I have been told the conectors are the same.
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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dont the ltz's have disk on back aswell?
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 12:53 AM
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Mikeith,

I am not to sure I'm just going off what I see through the wheels easily. I want disk brakes for my truck, but I would love to keep the ABS for safety reasons when I run loaded up.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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An ACT OF GOD!!
I have some Rear wilwood disk if your interested!

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...hlight=wilwood
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 06:37 AM
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you could get a rearend off a vortecmax...they have the disc plus a 9.5" ring gear too....nice upgrade.

you will also need to add a proportioning valve to
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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just foundout i had a direct hookup through ssbc!!!! looks like i'll be upgrading front too!!!
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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Keep us posted, I am interested in this.....
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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its gonna be spring before i do it all.... work is about to slow down drastically fr the winter so i gotta stop spending and start saving
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