Dana drums and Beadlocks

[HEMI-ITIS]

I went to install my new double beadlock rims with new GTR E/T streets and the beadlock ring does not fit over the finned Dana drums. I have a friend that feels he can machine the fins off the drum,I found some smooth drums but these guys are nuckin futz with their pricing.If plan "A" doesn't work then I will put rear disc on

 

[Budnicks]

Sorry no help in locating the smoothies

BUT;
IMO If the price is too high, to keep the drums,
that's justification for going to disc.'s
well in my distorted brain it is...LOL

Dr. Diff
Summit
SSBC {more ?}
Right Stuff
Willwood {at min. use the Willwood prop. 4 way valve}
Baer
etc. etc. etc.

all have decent kits for between $400 & $1000 {or more}

If you don't have green bearings already,
most require them, some are adj. tapered bearing compatible too

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

Before I spend $300 for overprised drums,Ill do a disc setup with an E/brake.

 

[mopar 3 B]

Someone has a post claiming to have a set of smooth dana drums. Was posted last week, but now came not find it.

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

If my drum mod doesn't work out,what disc brakes you guys using that fits a beadlock ring

 

[Budnicks]

what is the inner diameter of the ring ?

I haven't used any beed-locks in a while now,
my last ones were on my altered & they were
Wilwood old single puck style, no e-brake etc.,
you had to angle the rim to get it over the lip
after that point no issues....

It's not really street worthy, I wouldn't think...

Off hand without looking,
sorry I can't remember whose brand, BUT
there are a few with 10.5" rotors & smaller calipers w/e-brakes
BUT 75% of the barking out front anyway...

Dr. Diff
Right Stuff
Summit Racing {it may have been their in house brand}
SSBC
Wilwood
all are some I've been browsing lately, start there maybe....LOL

 

[Budnicks]

Maybe even Grand Cherokee disc brakes ????
don't quote me on that

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

ID od the BL ring 13 inches.

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

Got back a drum for test fit,installed one that fit perfectly.Can turn the other one down tomorrow.

Thanks to the few guys that offered me drums,you guys rock

 

[67 coronet]

make sure to check the balance on the drums after cutting.can cause a vib if out bad enough.

 

[W8avenger]

Love to see the end product. This should be interesting. I think your attention to detail is fabulous.
We love to see all your pics. Keep emailing coming

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

make sure to check the balance on the drums after cutting.can cause a vib if out bad enough.

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

Cut the other drum and installed it. Spun the drums on tire balancer,they were within 1/4 ounce.
Pic's later,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Thanks again for all your offers and,,,,,,,,,,,,,,COMMENTS!!!

 

[kiwigtx]

Love to see the end product. This should be interesting. I think your attention to detail is fabulous.
We love to see all your pics. Keep emailing coming

Hey W8...you're back at last....we missed you. Have you sold those "Non Finned Dana 60 brake drums" yet?

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

Love to see the end product. This should be interesting. I think your attention to detail is fabulous.
We love to see all your pics. Keep emailing coming

I won't share e/mail that I received from you in the recent past.I hope this is your new attitude,you have a lot of nice cars and knowledge.The interweb would be a better place when you get your head in the right place!

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

Car show today.

 

[Budnicks]

Loooooking Goooood too

 

[MarPar]

Love the look of them rims Al.

 

[kiwigtx]

Looking real good there @HEMI-ITIS

 

[69 GTX]

Great work! Looks good.