CodePoet
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- 1993 XLT
Well, since 8.8 brakes won't bolt onto a 78 bb 9" (even though they are "torrino" style flanges the bolt pattern is different). I started working on a custom swap. All in all it's comming in at less than 100 bucks too The mock up should be finsihed tomorrow. I am using .25" PVC sheets for the mock up brackets. Once I get everything the way I want i'll have the final brackets cut out of steel. The PVC is VERY nice to work with. Easy to cut and shape, I used my dremel and a rasp for everything. What I really like though is that it's sturdy enough to bolt everything onto so you can check clearances and the overall fit very easily
Parts:
1) Oldsmobile Bravada Calipers (i beleive it was a late 90's early/mid 2000 model i pulled them off of)
2) 1990 Suzuki Samurai Front Rotors
3) Custom bracket
Pics:
Since I am using grade 8 bolts instead of the pressed in studs I do have to knock a corner of the bolt head off so that they will be nice and flush with the bracket. Also, not show, is a couple of .25" spacers that move the bracket out just enough so that the caliper assembly will fit properly.
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Parts:
1) Oldsmobile Bravada Calipers (i beleive it was a late 90's early/mid 2000 model i pulled them off of)
2) 1990 Suzuki Samurai Front Rotors
3) Custom bracket
Pics:
Since I am using grade 8 bolts instead of the pressed in studs I do have to knock a corner of the bolt head off so that they will be nice and flush with the bracket. Also, not show, is a couple of .25" spacers that move the bracket out just enough so that the caliper assembly will fit properly.
For Future Reference: