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DCarr · Post by **DCarr** » December 9, 2008, 8:25 pm

Gary , there are 3 threads in hints & tips about these disc brake conversions on straight axle trucks they even have part #s. And yes you can keep the 5-51/2 bolt pattern.

punkrock gearhead · Post by **punkrock gearhead** » December 9, 2008, 8:53 pm

i hadnt decided about the body yet, but that is good to know about the trim.i hadnt even thought about small spacers for the wheels. that would definitely make enough room. the wheel still spins easily the way it is, but you can hear a faint rubbing noise and there is a thin line on the inside of the wheel. i couldnt tell you what the rotors are really for... just ordered the kit and it worked, so i dont ask questions haha. what size tires do you guys run? it had 7.00 x 15 tires on it and they looked fine, just a little small. so i bought 7.75 x 15 and when i got them, the tread section was very skinny. i got them from coker. im not very happy about it, but i want bias plys...

FORDMANLCRACKEL · Post by **FORDMANLCRACKEL** » December 9, 2008, 10:29 pm

A little late but

Lonnie

Post by **Greg D** » December 10, 2008, 12:27 am

I am 90% sure you have the same caliper brackets, here is a parts list - sooner or later you'll need something.

http://fordtruk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2647

Bodyworx! · Post by **Bodyworx!** » December 10, 2008, 1:02 am

Welcome to the crackhouse !!

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » December 10, 2008, 2:37 am

From Downunder! has anyone mentioned flipping the axle to on top of the springs?, someone here did a real nice job of it, and posted some nice pic`s too. Nice ride Punkrock, keep up the pic`s.

Should photo`s of Slicks be called Pick`s ?

Mellvis · Post by **Mellvis** » December 10, 2008, 10:06 am

Welcome home!
Truck looks really good. It's nice to see more and more people who get a kick out of old toys. Glad to see you jumped right in.

punkrock gearhead · December 10, 2008, 11:15 pm

so it moved under its own power for the first time tonight! i still gotta tear the engine apart and freshen it up. it runs pretty rough... next step is the radiator though. damn they're expensive!!! once its driveable, i'll start on cosmetics.

jwh f-100 · Post by **jwh f-100** » December 11, 2008, 5:18 am

punkrock,
Here is an option for a radiator.
http://fordtruk.com/forums/viewtopic.ph ... hlight=444