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[cyclic]

Here are two, but remember the back spacing can be an issue with the 4 piston caliper clearance................................
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wvi-66-7806042/overview/

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wvi-12-7706042/overview/

IF you go with H3 front brakes AND the Silverado rear axle, you can pretty much use any wheels that will fit an H3 and it would work nicely. My favorites (and I may yet order a set when I have more money) are the Black Rock series 937, designed for the H3 from the get go.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/brw-937786050/overview/

 

[cyclic]

Yes, shock location is about perfect. I might have to shorten the mount some but they are very close to the right location to fit like stock.

 

[dyeager535]

Huh. Page 40 lists 6 lug 16x10 wheels for '71-87 truck rallyes, if they'd make them 8" wide and if backspacing is proper, would be a solution for those of us who want to keep the old style wheels and go with bigger brakes. I suspect they aren't cheap though.

http://www.wheelvintiques.com/view-catalog

 

[dremu]

Summit says the 6-lugs aren't available, but do list the 5-lug @ $143 a pop.

-- A

 

[dyeager535]

Yeah, can't find them either, but just sent wheel vintiques an email asking if they intended or could make some 16x8's or 17x whatevers in this style, with the right backspacing.

A bunch of money for wheels, but tire selection in 15's is only going to get worse, and completely hinders everyone for the larger brakes.

 

[dremu]

Yeah, can't find them either, but just sent wheel vintiques an email asking if they intended or could make some 16x8's or 17x whatevers in this style, with the right backspacing.

A bunch of money for wheels, but tire selection in 15's is only going to get worse, and completely hinders everyone for the larger brakes.

I'd be really happy if I could find 8-lug steel wagon wheels in white.

Each their own, I guess, and if you don't want uber-pimpy chrome or flat-black, seems like these days you're out of luck.

-- A

 

[cyclic]

Another little update...........................

My stock rear is pulled.

A little work to this 2004 Silverado rear and I'll trial fit it this week. I need to find a 7/16x24 brake line extension and brakes are good. Adapt the parking brake cables. Set pinion angle and shorten the shock brackets. Should be sweet, 10 piston's of "When I say woah, I mean WOAH!" of stopping power.

 

[y5mgisi]

Sweet!

 

[Chevy305]

Do you know if those front brackets will work with a Silverado caliper and rotor?

Either way I'm definitely doing this the next time my damn calipers stick

 

[cyclic]

Do you know if those front brackets will work with a Silverado caliper and rotor?

Either way I'm definitely doing this the next time my damn calipers stick

Probably not, the rotors have a specific off set and center bore. The Silverado's are not even close. The calipers are the same issue, mount, diameter, and off set. The H3 stuff is pretty cheap and available on ebay or your local parts store, common stuff.
I've been seriously eyeballing a set of Black Rock 937 rims, which would go great with this build. But almost all my money right now is going into my new 24x24 concrete slab and car port.
Concrete gets poured Tuesday!!

 

[Chevy305]

Nice congrats on the shop!

I was just wondering so to keep all 4 brakes from the same vehicle.

 

[cyclic]

Not a full shop, but it will be a shaded work area. The slab is 24x27, minimum 4 inches thick with rebar, inner and outer beams. Poored onto some of the hardest Texas clay and rock you can find. Basic 27x24 4 inch slab would have been 8 yards of concrete, finished up with 12 yards on the ground.

Working with Mueller Buildings on a custom peaked car port, 24x24 with the ridge running side to side. No walls, supports only. Lowest part will be 9'-6" over the slab and a little over 13' inside the ridge. Trim package and possibly rain gutters included.

Should make a nice shaded outdoor space when I'm not working on something. (What sold it to the wifey)

 

[natemc]

subscribing to save for later. Im thinking the in laws blazer could use this.

 

[NorCalAnthony]

Not a full shop, but it will be a shaded work area. The slab is 24x27, minimum 4 inches thick with rebar, inner and outer beams. Poored onto some of the hardest Texas clay and rock you can find. Basic 27x24 4 inch slab would have been 8 yards of concrete, finished up with 12 yards on the ground.

Working with Mueller Buildings on a custom peaked car port, 24x24 with the ridge running side to side. No walls, supports only. Lowest part will be 9'-6" over the slab and a little over 13' inside the ridge. Trim package and possibly rain gutters included.

Should make a nice shaded outdoor space when I'm not working on something. (What sold it to the wifey)

Nice! I can't wait until I get out of the suburbs so I can do something similar. Right now all I have is a garage that's being used more for a storage unit.

How's the Silverado axle swap coming? I have one sitting under my Yukon donor vehicle that I want to use for the K5 so I'm definitely looking forward to seeing how yours goes. I'm really wanting to do the same front brake upgrade you just did since the PO destroyed the rotors with years of improper bake jobs Only problem is I have 15" wheels and don't think I can swing another set just to do the brakes lol.

 

[cyclic]

Well to bad, you'll need 16 inch ones for the silverado axle anyway.
If I have time in the morning I'll cut the old mounts off, the new ones sit right where the axle bumpstop is. The brake line is the same size, I'm using a premade 20 inch 1/4 line from autozone and a double female to move it to the drivers side on the body.
After that it's set pinion angle and weld.

 

[cyclic]

Mmmmm, looks like I made some progress..................

I need to trim the u-bolts, torque them, make a bracket for the brake line, and flush the brakes to make it drivable. Then I'll get to work on the parking brakes.

 

[cyclic]

Nice! I can't wait until I get out of the suburbs so I can do something similar. Right now all I have is a garage that's being used more for a storage unit.

How's the Silverado axle swap coming? I have one sitting under my Yukon donor vehicle that I want to use for the K5 so I'm definitely looking forward to seeing how yours goes. I'm really wanting to do the same front brake upgrade you just did since the PO destroyed the rotors with years of improper bake jobs Only problem is I have 15" wheels and don't think I can swing another set just to do the brakes lol.

Just keep an eye out for a set of used Hummer H3 rims, should work perfect if your also doing the rear axle swap. They have the larger center bore and fit over our axles.

 

[NorCalAnthony]

That looks pretty good under there So did you have to relocate the spring perches and the shock mounts or just the perches like you mentioned earlier? My axle is a coil setup since the donor Yukon has the air ride suspension so it’s going to take a little more work to make mine work. The good news is I found a local shop that’ll strip all the existing perches and mounts and weld on new ones in the older axle’s location for only $150.

Just keep an eye out for a set of used Hummer H3 rims, should work perfect if your also doing the rear axle swap. They have the larger center bore and fit over our axles.

Thanks for the tip I’ll start keeping my eyes out. I always kinda liked those rims anyways but the fact that they have a bigger bore to fit our axles is icing on the cake. There’s actually a set on CL right now for $150 with some worn out tires but I’m going to see if I can’t find a cheap set of 16” or 17” wheels at PnP this weekend. I’m trying to spend as little money as I can on any wheels and tires since I plan on going up to 35’s when I lift the truck next year…

 

[cyclic]

Ooooooo, I'd get the H3's for $150 no questions. They will be 16" or 17" and will work perfect. They will sit a little inside until you do the brake/axle stuff, but will go down the road just fine.

 

[cyclic]

On the leaf axle, I removed the bump stops and welded the new spring pads right there. Then the shock mounts were moved and raised. IF I was going to inboard the shocks then the stock location would have been excellent for that.