14-Bolt Stopping Power: Upgrading to Rear Disc Brakes - Off-Road Magazine

14-Bolt Stopping Power: Upgrading to Rear Disc Brakes
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The disc-and-drum setup worked adequately, and with some good pads and rotors they might have even felt “good” if the tires on my K5 Blazer weren't 40 inches tall. But the original drums and factory front discs weren't doing much against low gearing, ...

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4x4 AnswerMan: Truck and SUV Off-Road Tech - Off-Road.com


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4x4 AnswerMan: Truck and SUV Off-Road Tech
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My uncle was running this motor in his K5 Blazer and she was a mean machine, however his 400 tranny kept blowing the casing, and the transfer cases never stood a chance. We've tried switching the plates in the trannys, and this has shown some light on ...

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