big pappa b
3/4 ton status
Just curious if anyone is using them and if the extra length of the housing is giving u any problems?
thanks
thanks
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Van 14b FF..
- Thread starter big pappa b
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I have one in my truck from a "P" series van, it's roughly the same width as my front end. I love it, it's never caused me any trouble.
outlaw612
1/2 ton status
I havent had any problems with mine.
thebigdaddyof2
1/2 ton status
I have one from a 1978 G30 GMC van.
I like the look of the extra width.
I like the look of the extra width.
I cant wait until I get mine installed I just bought one myself WOOOHOO
Rolled
1/2 ton status
I too was thinking about getting one of those.
I have a question though. Do they bolt right in or is some welding involved to move pads or anything else?
I have a question though. Do they bolt right in or is some welding involved to move pads or anything else?
I had to move both the pads and shock mounts on mine.
thebigdaddyof2
1/2 ton status
Yep, pads and shock mounts......really very easy though.
bajaviking
1/2 ton status
Has any of you experienced problems with the brake system after doing this and what did you do with the parking brake? /forums/images/graemlins/ears.gif
Just my 2 cents Im gonna go disks its not to expensive and you might as well do it while you got them off.
doc70sub
1/2 ton status
Cave,
Where did you get yours? Guess I can keep mine then huh.....
Doc
Where did you get yours? Guess I can keep mine then huh.....
Doc
thebigdaddyof2
1/2 ton status
Just did the same disc brake swap.
Dont run an e-brake yet....trying to fab up my own t-case e-brake.
Dont run an e-brake yet....trying to fab up my own t-case e-brake.
Sweet. So this would eliminate the tucked in rear tire effect w/o having to use spacers then? That's the one thing I hate about my truck. The front tires come flush to the sides of the truck but the rears are an inch or so recessed. Irritates the hell outta me /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
sled_dog
1 ton status
yes a van rear fixes that.
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Sweet. So this would eliminate the tucked in rear tire effect w/o having to use spacers then? That's the one thing I hate about my truck. The front tires come flush to the sides of the truck but the rears are an inch or so recessed. Irritates the hell outta me /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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The only thing you have to remember to check is if you have enough clearance to stuff the tires up.
The way it is stock the tires stuff inside the wheel well.
If you hacked enough or have enough lift where you don't have that problem, then go ahead, you also get a better track which is more stable.
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Sweet. So this would eliminate the tucked in rear tire effect w/o having to use spacers then? That's the one thing I hate about my truck. The front tires come flush to the sides of the truck but the rears are an inch or so recessed. Irritates the hell outta me /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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The only thing you have to remember to check is if you have enough clearance to stuff the tires up.
The way it is stock the tires stuff inside the wheel well.
If you hacked enough or have enough lift where you don't have that problem, then go ahead, you also get a better track which is more stable.
/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
Lazydog
1/2 ton status
I called a guy who has a van to part out. He measured the rear he says has a 14 bolt FF rear. It measured at 56". Thats the same width as the 12 bolt I have in my Jimmy now. The front D44 in my truck measured 61". Is there more than one width of 14 bolt FF in vans? I was thinking that the guy was confused about the type of axle he has. Let me know. Thanks
