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Old 04-26-2013, 12:02 AM   #1
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(1972)12 bolt gm rear end to disc kit?

There is a lot of options in using different rear disc brake rear ends. I would like to get a rear disc brake kit to use on this 1972 12 bolt rear end. or partial kits that would support easy to find gm parts. thanks Rick
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Old 04-26-2013, 09:15 AM   #2
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Re: (1972)12 bolt gm rear end to disc kit?

im using 95 impala rotors and calipers with captain fab bolt on mounts
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Old 04-27-2013, 02:39 AM   #3
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Re: (1972)12 bolt gm rear end to disc kit?

Yeah captain fab is a vendor on here with a few nice kits.
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Old 04-27-2013, 09:39 AM   #4
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Re: (1972)12 bolt gm rear end to disc kit?

I used the CPP rear disc kit on mine. Worked good. They use popular off the shelf parts so easy to replace if you need to. Decent price also.
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Old 04-27-2013, 11:14 AM   #5
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Re: (1972)12 bolt gm rear end to disc kit?

Thanks guys PMed the capt and hope to get some good info. I was at the bone yard yesterday and there were 2 ford expeditions' with rear disc brakes. The calipers looked awful big to use a GM 15' rally wheel? anyone used this ford rear end?
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Old 04-27-2013, 11:45 AM   #6
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Re: (1972)12 bolt gm rear end to disc kit?

wont be able to use 15s on the expo rear ends, some are min 16s, some are min 17s
plus diff lug pattern
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Old 04-27-2013, 02:07 PM   #7
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Re: (1972)12 bolt gm rear end to disc kit?

thought so
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Old 04-27-2013, 02:11 PM   #8
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Re: (1972)12 bolt gm rear end to disc kit?

Can't beat this kit...or the price. Everything is included. No need to piece something together.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230845329214#ht_280wt_906
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Old 04-27-2013, 11:02 PM   #9
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Re: (1972)12 bolt gm rear end to disc kit?

It depends if you want a e brake or not on some kits don't have one so read it good.
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Old 04-28-2013, 12:54 AM   #10
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Re: (1972)12 bolt gm rear end to disc kit?

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Can't beat this kit...or the price. Everything is included. No need to piece something together.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230845329214#ht_280wt_906
Looks like a good kit. Planning to order this week.
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Old 05-03-2013, 02:30 AM   #11
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Looks like a good kit. Planning to order this week.
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Messages this guy on eBay and he has a front and rear kit with booster for $1050.
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Old 05-22-2013, 02:13 AM   #12
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Re: (1972)12 bolt gm rear end to disc kit?

Here's another good one.
http://www.classicdiscountparts.com/...lt-%26-12-Bolt
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