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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by O.Hove, Feb 21, 2011.

  1. O.Hove
    Joined: Feb 12, 2006
    Posts: 772

    O.Hove
    Member Emeritus
    from S.D.

    Looking for info on upgrading 47 Dodge 1/2 ton pickup front axle to modern drum or disk.
    Has anyone done this, what did you use for parts,Thank you
    O.Hove
     
  2. HemiRambler
    Joined: Aug 26, 2005
    Posts: 4,208

    HemiRambler
    Member

    My buddy did one on a '52 (?) Dodge. He used full sized blazer caliper mounts and pie cut them to match the rotor dia he found. I believe he used original hubs and "hat" style rotors. The final conversion was nicer than any after market conversion I've seen using stock type GM parts.
     

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