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Old 12-22-2008, 03:52 PM   #12
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Re: you want to change your 5X5 bolt pattern on 73-87 disc to 5X4.75

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The rotors on my 74 were re-drilled to car pattern & the snout of the hub was turned down to car pattern as well (they were stock Raybestos GM 1/2 ton 1.25" 5x5 rotors). They've seen daily use since '02 w/no issues (been turned one time).

The use of 1LE rotors on LT duty truck spindles would work for a limited use application. But one of the first upgrades made to F-bodies is bigger/better brakes (rotors) that don't warp as easily as the stockers would/could.
Can you explain on the upgrade? I had a 87' SWB and the warping was an issue. Maybe I would be better off redrilling the 1.25 5X5 rotors?
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