Dana 60 rear end disc brake conversion

[gmachinz]

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

For $400 I picked up a 2005 GMC 14 bolt full float rear with factory disc brakes and integral drum in hat e-brake... 4.10 gears and G80 locker.... just an idea...

Rich-thats such an awesome pic! Makes me chuckle each time I view it! A very unique way to begin a build I'll give ya that! lol

[mcmlxix]

Originally Posted by slotard

I've read on the internet (so it must be true) that WMS spacing is a few inches longer.

I still considered it, but for some reason there don't seem to be any junkyards with modern stuff around here.

If it fit under my GEN1 Blazer, it will fit a square body... I got a set of H2 rims for them on CL as well but had to upgrade later because of my custom front brakes...


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This is a list of dealers and you can sort by distance. Mine was shipped from Arizona to Vegas strapped to a pallet. I picked it up at the depot to save a few bucks.

If you do go this route, make sure they include all the brake parts including calipers and rotors. Also, stay in the dry climate area so rust isn't a problem...

[slotard]

I wonder what it takes to put those brakes on the 14ff I just picked up, it has the gearing and locker I want. Might be a better approach than using everything.

[mcmlxix]

Originally Posted by slotard

I wonder what it takes to put those brakes on the 14ff I just picked up, it has the gearing and locker I want. Might be a better approach than using everything.

It should be doable... I think someone on pirate4x4 made at work

[mcmlxix]

Originally Posted by slotard

I've read on the internet (so it must be true) that WMS spacing is a few inches longer.

I still considered it, but for some reason there don't seem to be any junkyards with modern stuff around here.

Originally Posted by gmachinz

Ive thought of that for my 86 too....do you have measurements on it compared to say, a stock 12-bolt truck rear? Width? Leaf spring locations? Shock locations? If you can find one that isn't beat to death its gotta be a worthwhile swap I would think. Of course, I'd need a 1/2 ton rear tho....

Right Gear had brackets to mount the newer brakes on the older 14 BFF axle... not listed on the website so you have to call direct and ask...

Copied from pirate4x4 :::

I've got an '04 AAM 10.5 (14-bolt) under my rig now with the stock discs and a TMR shave. I just went out and measured it and the WMS to WMS was right about 68.5" as I measured it with my set of rollers on there, so it's about as accurate as I could get without dismounting the wheels again.

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Right gear and axle in Salinas sells the bracket you need. Give Dan or Jose a call at 831-424-3717

http://rightgear.com/welcome.htm

[slotard]

Thanks for the info. I'll give them a call today. I'm sure D44 stuff is enough brakes for me, just no ebrake and I see mixed reviews of the caddy calipers.

[slotard]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/14-Bolt-Disc...p2047675.l2557 that's the kit, and I'll stop hijacking the thread now.