Disk brake swap

JimBeard · Post by **JimBeard** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 12:01 pm

Since the front 11" drums are apparently becoming harder to obtain, has anyone tried to take the front disk set up off of a 1972 or later D-100 and mount it onto a pre '71 sweptline?
Jim

Post by **oneowner71** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 12:11 pm

most of the people that have done that end up cutting the frames and swapping the front clip over... gives you power steering and all that jazz. There is a conversion kit out there... somewhere.

Hoss · Post by **Hoss** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 12:43 pm

try http://www.uglytruckling.com
Ken

JimBeard · Post by **JimBeard** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 12:53 pm

Howdy Clint,
I checked out your web page. Nice job on the pedals. Might have to get you to make me a set. I am looking at a '71 LWB, 225, auto, PS, PB and air. Belongs to our Ag teacher here in Navasota. Front right fender is dented and messed up that side of the front grill. Don't really care for auto in a truck, but I can live with it. Has not been started in several years. Also looking at a 1958 Scotsman (very rare) in Whitney and a 1961 IH B-100 in Hempstead. I'll have more time to look at them during Spring Break.
Jim

67383wagon · Post by **67383wagon** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 6:42 pm

I have performed the uglytrucking disc conversion and it was very simple. The truck isn't on the road yet but I don't anticipate any trouble.
Jason

duracell · Post by **duracell** » Sat Mar 12, 2005 10:22 am

has any one thats done this before noticed any wear or much play on the sleave just woundering

Post by **CSS-Registry** » Sat Mar 12, 2005 4:06 pm

i did the readily available AAJ brake kit and it is a clean install using Aspen rotors. one less shim to install and you have to drill and tap the spindle - no biggie. http://www.aajbrakes.com

to my knowledge the ugly truckling stuff is no longer available since he packed up and moved over seas