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| | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 5 | I picked up a rear end for my '51 from what I thought was a 67 Chevy half ton. Well, it's one of the rare rear ends that is a Dana 44 with 3.54 gears and is a posi-trac. That all works out great, but the drums are shot and they don't make them anymore. So I figured why not, we'll just swap it over to disc. But I cant use the kits for the trucks since it has a Ford 9" Big Axle flange pattern. And on top of that I want to keep the 6x5'5" bolt pattern since I've already converted the front to 6 Lug Disc. I found a forum thread where someone machined down a Wagoneer Drum to make it work, but I don't like the idea of having to get custom drums if I ever need them. Has anybody ran into this or have any suggestions? I'd prefer to have bolt on since I don't have access to a welder and can't weld myself. Thanks for any help on advance
1951 Chevy 292 Project
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,458 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,458 | There is an old post on using Jeep drums & drilling out the lug bolt holes, will try to find it.
BC
1960 Chevy C10 driver 261 T5 4.10 dana 44 power loc
1949 GMC 250 project in waiting
1960 C60 pasture art
Retired GM dealer tech. 1980 - 2022
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 5 | Found the thread, looks like he used a Raybestos 2067 and had to drill out the lug bolt holes. Somehow I missed that thread, I'm going to get one of those ordered in, thank you!
1951 Chevy 292 Project
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,433 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,433 | I have my daughters 03 Chevy Trailblazer that I'm doing some engine work. It has rear disc and 6 lug bolt pattern, has anyone looked at using this axle or the brake set up?
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400"The Book of Thor"Read the story in the DITY1960 Chevrolet C10"A Family Heirloom"Follow the story in the DITY Gallery'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting) If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 | We have used the Trailblazer which has a 62.1" track width which is spot on for an AD. Have also used the Colorado/Canyon which also fits well. On some late model six lug patterns the pattern is metric and almost works but not quite.
Evan
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,458 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,458 | Found the thread, looks like he used a Raybestos 2067 and had to drill out the lug bolt holes. Somehow I missed that thread, I'm going to get one of those ordered in, thank you! Could you post a link to that thread? Been looking for it but I don't seem to have much luck with search function.
BC
1960 Chevy C10 driver 261 T5 4.10 dana 44 power loc
1949 GMC 250 project in waiting
1960 C60 pasture art
Retired GM dealer tech. 1980 - 2022
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 5 | Here's the link to the thread about Jeep Drums
https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/464898/Re:_66_GMC_rear_brake_problems.html
1951 Chevy 292 Project
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,458 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,458 | Thanks Gearhead! I printed it & stuck it in my a folder.
BC
1960 Chevy C10 driver 261 T5 4.10 dana 44 power loc
1949 GMC 250 project in waiting
1960 C60 pasture art
Retired GM dealer tech. 1980 - 2022
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | Not sure why you say rare or can't find? PM me if you need help finding.
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