Chevy front disc conversion bearings ?

[DEEPWOODS]

Are the bearings the same as stock for the Chevy disc swap ? Does anyone know the part # I will need?

 

[Skiddy]

yes all the same, not sure the part number just ask for ones on what ever year your bronco is

 

[DEEPWOODS]

Thanks Skiddy is the spindle the same as stock? It looks like the bearing spun and galled up the spindle very badly.

 

[thegreatjustino]

Spindle would be from a '76 Blazer. Doubtful you'll find a spindle at a typical autopart store though.

 

[twisted 66]

The bearings are the same for say a 76 ford with dana 44 and a 76 chevy with dana 44. If you are going to get spindles make sure you get small bearing spindles. They make replacement spindles now and sometimes on ebay you can find dana.

 

[onebadd73]

Here's the list I used to convert my dana 44 drums to chevy disc 10 years ago.. I got this from the So.Cal Bronco's website in their tech folder.Keep in mind this is a few year's old and prices may have changed.

Here's all the prices and part #'s These parts are all purchased from Auto Zone.
ALL PARTS ARE LIFETIME WARRANTY

#024196 0524 performance friction pads comp set $27.99
#095745 C503 RH disc brake caliper $12.99 +$10.00 core=$22.99
#095752 C502 LH disc brake caliper $12.99 +$10.00 core=$22.99
#048859 5492 brake rotor/hub comp. $30.99x2=$61.98
#788737 set 37 wheel bearing,Timken $13.99x2=$27.98
#788422 set 45 wheel bearing,Timken $13.99x2=$27.98
#704049 H5002 brake guide bolts $6.99x2=$13.98
#001799 313938 banjo bolts 7/16"x20x1 1/16 $1.99x2=$3.98

Total$209.86 without tax.Minus core charge of $20.00 new total=$189.86

I bought spindles and backing plates on craigslist.

Write up I used..
http://www.emotoman.com/disc/discbrake1.htm

 

[DirtDonk]

If you can't find them locally Deepwoods, we have them here: http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/GM_Disc_Conversion_Spindle/bronco_Dana44
Not inexpensive, but they have not really gone up that far in the last 20 years or so either.

Paul