Author Topic: JEGS GM Rear Disc Conversion Kit for 259?  (Read 2076 times)

Offline Ctdexp

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JEGS GM Rear Disc Conversion Kit for 259?
« on: July 23, 2018, 08:24:59 PM »
Greetings,
   I have looked high and low to find more details about this Jegs GM rear disc conversion kit. I even emailed Jeg's with zero help other then they say it will not fit.
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https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/631027/10002/-1?trk_msg=R0KOU4B0IKL4FDL2FVCE5RAUO0&trk_contact=JOV4TMJGEKCU3G37RVL5P25ENK&trk_module=pda&trk_sid=1GMK610FGEL2P1V0EGU4Q13938&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=CHECK+OUT+THE+NEW+PRICE&utm_campaign=Price+Drop+Alerts&utm_content=Message1

It is by far the cheapest and looks complete rear conversion system out there. I just do not see why it would not fit.
I wondered if the caliper mounting brackets would be the wrong bolt pattern size or something.  Looking at my truck and the kit I do not see why it would not fit.
Has anyone bought this kit before and installed it?
I am almost tempted to buy the kit and even if it does not work, simply by the brackets from Captain and use it.

Thanks, I am new to the forum. I have had a mess of square bodys and really like them. Love this forum, just shame it took me forever to find it....

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Re: JEGS GM Rear Disc Conversion Kit for 259?
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2018, 08:29:26 PM »
UGH...why does this happen once I ask for help, I am able to find my own answer...Add that to Murphy's law.

 "The included rotors are 11.14" with 2.786" hub I.D. and holes for 5 x 4.5" BP utilizing 1/2" studs and 5 x 4.75" BP utilizing 7/16" studs."

So the rotors are the wrong bolt pattern.....

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Re: JEGS GM Rear Disc Conversion Kit for 259?
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2018, 09:49:43 PM »
Welcome.
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Re: JEGS GM Rear Disc Conversion Kit for 259?
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2018, 10:23:22 PM »
Also, depending on your truck, the Jegs setup will not work with staggered shocks.
The shock interferes with the caliper on the trailing side of the axle housing.
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