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Old 07-29-2017, 10:52 PM   #1
Rob68c10
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Which 73-87 3/4 or 1 ton trucks have the beefiest front brake setup?

I have a 68 GMC that I am going to swap a 73-87 front suspension and crossmember into. If I am going through the trouble of swapping, I want to try and find the beefiest brakes available, as this truck will be a tow pig. Any suggestions? Or are all the setups pretty much the same?
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Old 07-30-2017, 12:29 AM   #2
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Re: Which 73-87 3/4 or 1 ton trucks have the beefiest front brake setup?

Dually 1 ton, of course will be the beefiest. Other than that I would think any other 1 ton in a single wheel would suit you
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Old 07-30-2017, 01:51 AM   #3
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Re: Which 73-87 3/4 or 1 ton trucks have the beefiest front brake setup?

Or there is many aftermarket kits out there for the 1/2 ton.
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Old 07-30-2017, 11:47 PM   #4
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Re: Which 73-87 3/4 or 1 ton trucks have the beefiest front brake setup?

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Dually 1 ton, of course will be the beefiest. Other than that I would think any other 1 ton in a single wheel would suit you
Single wheel and Dually wheel front brakes are exactly the same. Same caliper, same rotor. Different part numbers but specs are the same.
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