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Yeah the brake kit is new, and cpp actually has sent me another set of adaptor sleeves, same issue. They don’t have any noticeable slop, but they...
[IMG] Sorry for not replying, been bowed up at work all week. Here’s a picture of the hubs for those asking about them. They are pretty nice and...
Well after installing these after market disc brakes (new aluminum hubs) it comes with a “inner race/adaptor” and it’s spinning with the bearings...
Also if you were to stick it out until people start getting their tax returns (aka hot rod money) you will probably have a better chance of...
If you were closer I’d come over with 15k, no questions. [emoji7] Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Does anyone know where I could find direct spindle replacements for a 59 Chevy truck (3b)? I oddly cannot find any online and that’s terrifying....
My name is Jay, currently located in Tricities, WA. I’ve lived all over the US and many other countries, also. I’m 30 years old/young and I can’t...
[IMG][IMG] Here’s the config I currently have it in, Old dust cap, new inner race (adaptor), hub with inner rollerbearings, and the rest is...
I got my set up from CPP. The hubs, disc brakes, midnight edition power booster, pretty much everything. Figured that would be best so I didn’t...
I had a few more questions for the guys that might have done the deluxe disc conversion (47-59 Chevy truck). 1. So the inner race that slides on...
Awesome thanks for the info! Didn’t know the ears required crimping. And of course the half ass directions said nothing about it. Sent from my...
I know this is not an ORIGINAL PART SO DON’T CRUCIFY ME - So I’ve just installed the disc conversion on my 59 Chevy truck. Everything went ok, I...
Are you running the frame or firewall mounted booster,? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I believe you have to take the zerk off for you to be able to back it out Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I’m sorry, I suppose i didn’t type that correctly, I was referring to the current “pitman arm” in relationship to the tie rods that would be...
hey squirrel, did you end up boxing or reinforcing your frame after the motor swap? I remember reading about you taking your 59 to the track, I...
thank you for your real world insight. I do respect squirrels opinion and like I’ve stated before, I’ve used a lot of his insight when dropping...
I understand completely, I’m not looking on putting a MII on my truck. Honestly, I never even considered it. I was just seeing if anyone has done...
I like this convo, where’d you find that u joint shaft? I enjoy reading these useful ideas, not so much the guys shooting down any and every...
Everything I’m running, tire and wheel has not changed over the last two years. The issue is obviously my box, the oil turned to sludge in no...
Man, everyone is freaking out like I’m dead hooked on the idea of running the rack. I’m not, and was just asking if anyone has had that set up...
So I saw this kit on eBay, I should be able to run my manual rack with these brackets without any problems, right? Sent from my iPhone using The...
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Thanks for all the help guys, was also just bouncing around the idea, if running this “free” manual R&P rack was, 1. possible and 2....
Hey squirrel, Im using Lucas SAE 80w-90 gear oil, which I “thought” was recommended, what do you use? Looks like this may be my problem? Sent...
Hey Squirrel, I’m glad you’ve jumped In, I used a lot of your previous insight on previous threads to make this swap go much smoother. I’m...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] First time poster: So, I own a 1959 Chevrolet Apache 3200. I’ve recently installed a 454 HP/TH400 trans and a New 12...
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