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Old 04-19-2017, 07:53 PM   #28
1project2many
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Re: What Rear End to Use?

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Originally Posted by NeoJuice View Post
Thanks dsraven for all the information. I'm going to have to decide what I'm going to do. I just heard back from the local retailer about the disc brake kit. They said it wont fit because the rear axle "had" disc brakes already and has the incorrect offset/backspacing. I don't know how a stupid spacer couldn't fix that.

Option 1 - Had offer already to sell rear end for $350

Option 2 - Get rear end out of 4x4 or zr2 from pick n pull. Then figure out how much it will cost to put all new rotors/brakes/shoes/hoses on it.

Option 3 - Try and source OEM parts.

This is really stressing me out LOL.
OEM parts weren't that crazy. IIRC there are Cadillac calipers that are very similar to the TA calipers. But the disc brakes from a newer vehicle are likely to be supported much longer and parts will be available at more stores.
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