how much grinding is needed if its possible for a srw d60???
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15"rims on a dana60?? is it possible??
- Thread starter down4thakrown
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2-3 hours to do both sides. i have 4.25 bs on 15 x 10 rims
read this it will tell you everything you need to know about a dana 60..
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/60_front/index.html
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/60_front/index.html
Why go to Pirate when we have an awesome article posted on the home page here?
http://coloradok5.com/d60calipergrind.shtml
I run 15's on my D60.
Rene
http://coloradok5.com/d60calipergrind.shtml
I run 15's on my D60.
Rene
i was just saying for a whole lot of tech on 60s...and i was reading that article like 5 before i saw this post...
you can get brackets to bolt on calipers from a gm 10 bolt axle, then you don't have to grind $hit. good chance you still have a pair of those calipers floating around somewhere, right?
I prefer the larger Bendix brakes myself...
Rene
Rene
johnnychimpo
1/2 ton status
I bought 15" 15x10's 2.5" backspacing. They fit w/ no grinding but my skinny 37x12.5 Irok's stick out too far,... looks like sh!t.
heres some info on running 3/4ton brakes, see post 3 and 4.
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=180476
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=180476
I'm well aware of the kit, and have seen them in person on a few rigs already. FWP was running 3/4 ton brakes on his D60 as far back as 2003...
That being said I still prefer the larger D60 brakes. Better brakes is never a bad thing, and i can lock up my 40's no problem with the larger front brakes and rear disc's.
Rene
That being said I still prefer the larger D60 brakes. Better brakes is never a bad thing, and i can lock up my 40's no problem with the larger front brakes and rear disc's.
Rene
ok let me ask this question (the pirate thread was vey confusing) whats the most backspacing can you run to clear a set of ford dual pistion calipers???
I don't think you can get 15's over the Ford dual piston calipers.
Rene
Rene
it was saying on there the ford calipers have more clearance than the chevy...i dont know how...it even said some with 3.5 inches of backspacing...i just didnt know if anyone had attempted on here...
deadlew
1/2 ton status
You can fit 15's on the Ford 60 dual pistons. Just alot of grinding to fit 3.5" backspaced wheels, had them on my M715 and now the YJ.
PaulC
PaulC
where did you find the wheels??
deadlew
1/2 ton status
I got them from Summitracing.
PaulC
PaulC
A friend has 15" wheels w/ 2.75" BS on his '78 Ford D60 and it required no grinding of the calipers. The 15", 2.75" BS wheels (same brand as his) required about 30 seconds of "clean-up" grinding to fit on my stock Chevy D60 front axle.
vortec
1/2 ton status
whenever i hear about grinding the brake parts, it just makes me wonder how much it weakens them.
wasn't trying to discredit you one bit brother, just mentioning the possible options, i think that is the purpose of this site. i personally haven't tried either method, just spreading some of the knowledge.
Masiony
1/2 ton status
ive done it. once you hold that caliper in your hand, you realize it is like a drop in the bucket. maybe 5% weaker. these things are massive
