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Another question.
What do I need to do about the brake booster? Rear drums & front disk, change booster? I got to much s*** happnin at once.
 
jrob said:
Another question.
What do I need to do about the brake booster? Rear drums & front disk, change booster? I got to much s*** happnin at once.
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With everything else you have have going on, why not rear disc too?
 
jrob said:
Another question.
What do I need to do about the brake booster? Rear drums & front disk, change booster? I got to much s*** happnin at once.
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Your booster is fine. You master cylinder, on the other hand, prolly needs to be changed to one from a late 70's (US) type that had the disc/drum set up standard. Any parts store should be able to get you a rebuilt unit quickly and for not much $. Just remember to bench bleed it before installation.

On the other hand, you might be able to get away with just removing the residual valve thingy (highly technical term) from the front circuit like we have been doing for rear disc brake swaps for years. Might be worth a try???
 
Booster is fine. I would do the master like Darryl said. My 43 had the stock booster and 4 wheel discs and a late model master. Stopped great. Read drums work great. If you stay out of the mud, no reason to swap until they need to be replaced.
 
The two biggest reasons for chancing to the rear to a disc set-up would be to run in the mud a lot (like Nolen said) or because you just got sick and tired of adjusting them. It's not a big deal to adjust them and they do work great when adjusted properly. X2 on run 'em till they wear out and then reconsider if it's worth it to you to upgrade. Just my $.02
 
wanabecruisen said:
The two biggest reasons for chancing to the rear to a disc set-up would be to run in the mud a lot (like Nolen said) or because you just got sick and tired of adjusting them. It's not a big deal to adjust them and they do work great when adjusted properly. X2 on run 'em till they wear out and then reconsider if it's worth it to you to upgrade. Just my $.02
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Plus, all the cool kids do it.

I did it to keep my axles in when I broke them (which I did a lot in the day)
 
wngrog said:
Plus, all the cool kids do it.

I did it to keep my axles in when I broke them (which I did a lot in the day)
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That was the main reason I was thinking it would be a good idea, then I remembered he has a full floater.
 
I guess you need to start a build up thread J-rob!
 
Nolen, nice place you got, thanks for the help!

Bodean....to lazy to begin a new thread..keepin the build here....if it's o.k?
 
Well here is a little update.

I have added a temp & oil pressure gauge in the dash where the radio was. I have also moved the light swith down and to the right (beside the choke and installed a tac).

Have began on the power steering...need another hole saw....didn't make it with one tonight...gonna take two!
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Damn son, you done tore the sombitch down! Holla when you need help.

Later,
 
Ima holl-a-in'....help,help,help. I'm flyin blind here....
 
I see the problem, yer low on brake fluid
 
holy crap someone got wrench happy!

Jrob did you get your diffs back yet with the ARBs installed?
 
Kurt should be shipping the diff's to Daryl tomorrow or Friday. Daryl said he may have them ready the week of the 31st(no hurry Daryl, i have plenty to do). Probably going to need some..........Alot of help then!!

I got the gearbox mounted last night....well it is in, but I have not welded anything yet. I wanted a few of yall to see it before I welded the plate. I think it is o.k?.....just want some opinions
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Let us know when we neen to show up for some reassembly.
 
Looks great jrob!
When you get your high pressure hose made up, get an extra for a spare. You never know who is gonna need to borrow one. :)
 
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