What is a 14 bolt disc brake conversion kit?

What is a 14 bolt disc brake conversion kit?

14 Bolt Disc Brake Conversion Kit (SRW) Our disc brake conversion kit is the best conversion to eliminate the drum brakes on a full float 14 Bolt Rear Axle, in many cases it is less expensive to switch to disc brakes than to rebuild drum brakes.

What is a 14 bolt axle on a truck?

The 14 bolt axle is common in Chevy / GM fullsize trucks from 1972 until today in the 3/4 ton and 1 ton range. These will only work on a 73′-87′ axle the newer axles are hit and miss.

Why does the hub stick out on a 14 bolt axle?

This is because the wheel hub on a full-float 14 bolt axle will stick out beyond the wheel mounting surface anywhere from (roughly) 2 to 4 inches. The axle bolts to the end of the hub, and on a full-float axle you can see a set of bolts at the axle end in addition to the 8 lugs you see on the wheel.

Can you change drum brakes to disc brakes on a truck?

Changing from drum brakes to disc brakes is easy, and all the parts you need to complete the conversion and get rid of those heavy drum brakes are included in this kit. The 14 bolt axle is common in Chevy / GM fullsize trucks from 1972 until today in the 3/4 ton and 1 ton range.

How do you measure for a 4 bolt hub?

To double check, measure from the 4 bolt mounting flange to the surface the wheel studs press up against (back of hub), should be about 4 & 11/16″ Requires steel wheel minimum 15″ with a maximum 4″ back spacing and or larger aluminum wheels. Fits 73-87 single rear wheel full float 14 bolt housings.

What size gear does a 14 bolt axle have?

Additionally, the full-float 14 bolt axle uses a 10.5″ ring gear. You can spot a full-float rear axle by looking at the wheels; Full float axles have a tell-tale “axle end” that sticks out from the wheel surface.