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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: necromonger on September 14, 2012, 09:26:34 am

Title: dual wheel rotors
Post by: necromonger on September 14, 2012, 09:26:34 am

can i put dual wheel rotors on my 78 c 20 and if so what will i need?


                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                              Thank you
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Title: Re: dual wheel rotors
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on September 14, 2012, 09:50:29 am

i'm not sure if you want to put actual rotors on the rear or drums?

These people may be able to help:

http://www.arrowcraft.com/products.php#adaptors

Title: Re: dual wheel rotors
Post by: zieg85 on September 14, 2012, 09:56:35 am

You could compare wheel bearings between the 2 applications as well as the caliper.  The only one I have ever converted was a 72 GMC 1 ton from single wheel to a dually set up.  It was a direct swap.  The truck is still around and know is a tow truck.

Title: Re: dual wheel rotors
Post by: necromonger on September 14, 2012, 10:04:02 am

I have checked the front bearings are the same so i guess they will work on the front . what will i need to put dual wheels on the rear?

Title: Re: dual wheel rotors
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on September 14, 2012, 10:21:12 am

So are you actually trying to put rotors on the rear, or just dual wheels on the rear?

Title: Re: dual wheel rotors
Post by: zieg85 on September 14, 2012, 10:31:34 am

Quote from: necromonger on September 14, 2012, 10:04:02 am

I have checked the front bearings are the same so i guess they will work on the front . what will i need to put dual wheels on the rear?

A dually rear end from a non-cab and chassis should bolt right in.  To bad you are not closer, I have everything you need on my 87 Crew cab dually that I am going to a single wheel set up and making it a short bed.

Title: Re: dual wheel rotors
Post by: necromonger on September 14, 2012, 04:52:34 pm

sorry everyone i do not want disk brakes on the rear i just want to dual wheel the rear end.



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Title: Re: dual wheel rotors
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on September 14, 2012, 05:05:58 pm

Well then the link above may help.

Title: Re: dual wheel rotors
Post by: necromonger on September 15, 2012, 01:13:54 pm

I also have a set of dual wheel drums of the 1 ton would they work.




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Title: Re: dual wheel rotors
Post by: Captkaos on September 18, 2012, 02:40:40 pm

Is the 14Bolt you have a full float or semi float?

If it is full, you can put the dual setup off a 1T on it, but it will be narrow like a cab and chassis.

Title: Re: dual wheel rotors
Post by: necromonger on September 20, 2012, 02:21:20 pm

It is a full float rear end.