disc brakes?

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  1. 71mavkidd

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    does the explorer disc brake conversion work on the 200 with the 4 lug?
     
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    no smaller bearing size
     
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    so what would be the best option for me to upgrade to discs?
     
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    change the rear end
     
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    ok thanks i was hoping you werent goint to say that :(
     
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    !977 Lincon Versalles will help you. Also some machiist can install a old Volvo disc and caliper with a smalls modification.
     
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    so what cars make the best swap option for street car?
     
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    ...is the ...bearing smaller... than the one on a...small bearing 5 lug...if not it should work...:yup: it fits on the tube flange not the axle.

    [​IMG] ...8" rear disc. install

    ...:drive:...
     
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    on 4 lug rears the bearing retainer plate is smaller and wont let the disc brake bolt up
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    do you (anyone) have the measurements of the bolt pattern on the 4-lug flang?
    if so may i have them?

    ...Frank...:Handshake
     
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