tom340
Well-Known Member
My '70 Duster, pictured top left..I currently have the standard front disc, rear drum brakes, manual steering box. Of course, without saying the 70-72 kelsey hayes front disc setup sucks. Its expensive, and thats available is rebuilt at the parts stores. Nothing aftermarket that works w/sm. bolt pattern and stock factory original setup because it sucked so bad.
The pitman arm is in bad shape, so just ordered one new from Just Suspensions.To avoid additional co$t, Im staying w/stock pitman arm. I asked about my "braking" options and he referred me to Wilwood. He said to keep cost down and stay sm. bolt pattern I can convert to the '73-'76 style front disc and keep my spindles. He said the aftermarket calipers they make for this style work fantastic.
This is a project that needs attention by this autumn, and any feedback I can get from you guys would be great. Im sure someone has upgraded to this setup, and kept the sm. bolt pattern intact. For me, $$$$ is an issue. No way am I investing over 2 grand front and rear just to fit large bolt pattern wheels.
Exactly what is involved with this conversion?
The pitman arm is in bad shape, so just ordered one new from Just Suspensions.To avoid additional co$t, Im staying w/stock pitman arm. I asked about my "braking" options and he referred me to Wilwood. He said to keep cost down and stay sm. bolt pattern I can convert to the '73-'76 style front disc and keep my spindles. He said the aftermarket calipers they make for this style work fantastic.
This is a project that needs attention by this autumn, and any feedback I can get from you guys would be great. Im sure someone has upgraded to this setup, and kept the sm. bolt pattern intact. For me, $$$$ is an issue. No way am I investing over 2 grand front and rear just to fit large bolt pattern wheels.
Exactly what is involved with this conversion?