6 lug to 8 lug swap and 14 bolt brake

[82Scottsdale]

Im going to be swapping my dana 44 to 8 lug soon and wondering what can be reused and what needs to be swapped out, i know my spindles on each side are two different sizes, can my calipers still be reused/ backing plates?

Also im in the process of swapping my 14 bolt to disks and wondering whats the shortest brake hose is to convert my lines for the 3/4 ton front caliper? also do i need new top plate for my u bolts to bolt onto?

Right now im swapping my rear out for a 14 bolt still gotta find 4.56 gears for it and a locker, build my shackel flip, get some ubolts made, clean up my 14 bolt and paint it, swap my front out to 8 lug, replace my front suspention bushings (hopefully i ordered the right ones from summit), and hopefully my pinion has a good angle. I plan on having all this done within the next two weeks! Being laid off gives me a lot more time to work on my rig and spend time with the gf.

Thanks guys

 

[6.2Blazer]

This topic gets hashed out about once per week so there is lots of threads discussing this.

This is a good thread:
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81160&highlight=lug+swap

Or type in a phrase like "8 lug hub swap" (do you have access to the search feature?). You will have to wade through some non-related threads but should be able to find enough reading to keep you busy for days.