To preface I have searched, read, and youtubed as much as I could before posting.
However, I would like at least some local opinions and opinions that are a bit fresher than threads from 2010.
So to preface I have 1973 fj40 with disc rear (No idea which kit the PO went with. ) and drums in the front. I have never changed drums before and this is a bit of a daunting task for me since I apparently have to disassemble the hubs to get the dang drums open to change the shoes. Now the way I see it is if I have to disassemble the dang hubs I might as well just do the disc brake conversion now.
So here is the big question that has been debated. Who do I go through?
JT Outfitters- kit is only $600ish after shipping. Apparently poor customer service and a record of not shipping correct items
Man a fre- kit is $850+ shipping. Looks similar to jt except uses wilwood calipers instead of chevy. So new pads will be a bit more pricey. Heard mostly good stuff about them.
Poser- No idea. Not even sure if they still make kits.
However, I would like at least some local opinions and opinions that are a bit fresher than threads from 2010.
So to preface I have 1973 fj40 with disc rear (No idea which kit the PO went with. ) and drums in the front. I have never changed drums before and this is a bit of a daunting task for me since I apparently have to disassemble the hubs to get the dang drums open to change the shoes. Now the way I see it is if I have to disassemble the dang hubs I might as well just do the disc brake conversion now.
So here is the big question that has been debated. Who do I go through?
JT Outfitters- kit is only $600ish after shipping. Apparently poor customer service and a record of not shipping correct items
Man a fre- kit is $850+ shipping. Looks similar to jt except uses wilwood calipers instead of chevy. So new pads will be a bit more pricey. Heard mostly good stuff about them.
Poser- No idea. Not even sure if they still make kits.
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