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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Brakes and Braking Systems => Topic started by: Ctdexp on July 23, 2018, 08:24:59 pm
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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.
Link
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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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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Welcome.
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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.