chevy disc swap using Ford spindles?

[Tito]

Where does the spacer go? I am interested in more info as well.

 

[jason]

im at work right now. if someone doesn't beat me to it, i'll give you some more detailed info when i get home...
jason

 

[jason]

if i recall correctly, the reason for the spacer is to push the hub out, which creates enough clearance between the rotor and the dustsheild. the spacers i made were 3/16" thick, 2.5" O.D., with a 1.785" I.D. you won't be able to use the outer external snap ring on the axle, so you will have to use a bolt/washer, and a little loc-tite. this set-up has worked flawlessly for 7 years, and it saved me a few buck on the conversion...if anyone wants to try this route, i'd be willing to turn a few more spacers...

 

[Tito]

Hey Jason, I wouldnt mind checking it out. I have a dana 30 front that I am wanting to put some disc brakes on. I can take pics etc and make a thread on it for others that might be interested in it. I'd love to be able to reuse my ford spindles and save some $

 

[regshawn]

This would be great info to have.............a year ago! I would have been able to use my darn near brand new ford spindles instead of the crap I bought from Saddleup!! So please, more info.

Shawn

 

[jason]

i did this conversion on a 44, so im not sure if the 30 spindles would require the same size spacers. i'd like to compare the two...

 

[needabronco]

I'm assuming the D30 and D44 drum spindles are the same, as the knuckles and drums are the same. That's why the conversion works for either axle.

What is the setback ($) for those spacers, I'd be interested in converting my brother in laws rig for cheap aswell...

 

[Crewwzin]

Sign me up for saving some money on this swap. I gotta D30 that desperatly needs some disc brakes.

 

[jason]

how does $20, sent to your door sound?

 

[Tito]

Sounds good to me. Sign me up.

 

[jason]

i will make a few sets tomorrow. who else is interested in buying these spacers? i'd like to see how many sets i need to make.
jason

 

[Hoppy]

I'd be in for a set
shipped to 97220 business

if you want to save some shipping
you can put mine in with Titos or his with mine we live fairly close

 

[Boss351]

Did some body turn the lights on in here.

 

[357Bronco]

What the hell does that mean?

 

[jason]

haha, i think it means that an easy solution to a common upgrade has been under our noses for years, but it is just now being recognized...

 

[357Bronco]

That went right by me, I should have known, I can hear Rob saying that.

 

[daddyg]

I will take a set...

 

[jason]

i have a few sets ready... send me an private message, and we can exchange info.
jason

 

[theshadow]

Its just hilarious how "not safe" and other naysaying turns to crickets....you'd think such a diverse and adaptable crowd would meet a new idea (or new to others) with less derogatory skepticism. Sorry if this comment sounds offensive but....no offense;D

 

[Boss351]

ooopps; Sorry