KaydenMorlan
Newbie
So I have a 95 K2500 that has the factory 14 Bolt with 3.73s and G80. The truck is 8600 GVW and I'm unsure of the size of rear I have. I know the 11.5 came in NBS 3500s but that leaves me with a 9.5 and 10.5 rear. Now excuse me if I sound like an idiot because I don't work on these much. But my main goal with it is to rebuild the rear to be a little stronger because the G80 is shot, and it's got a lot of wear on the spiders (I like doing burnouts). But while I'm rebuilding the rear diff, I would like to convert the brakes to disc and want to know the best way of doing so. To my understanding, it's not terribly difficult. I need some info on where to find what I need for the swap, drums are just too much of a pain in the ass for me to deal with.
If I am upgrading the brakes on the rear, might as well do the front too right? So I heard you can do an NBS front brake swap or something on half tons.... Is this true for an 8 lug truck as well? I plan on running 20 inch wheels so the bigger the rotors, I'm sure the better! Now my truck has had the brake booster and rake master cylinder replaced, rear drums adjusted, everything properly bled, and still have a terribly soft pedal... It stops, just not good. So I know you can do the NBS brake master swap but as for the booster, what are my options? I want a decent pedal and some good stopping power. I pull somewhat like vehicles on a bumper pull flat bed etc. But usually nothing more. I do have a trailer brake controller and let me say, without it, I would have been in numerous wrecks and such by now while pulling a trailer. So while I have everything apart, I plan on painting all of the paintable pieces black to make it look nice again, as well as the part of frame that is visible. I also want all stainless brake lines and I know they aren't cheap, but where can I find some for these trucks? I want to replace every brake line with stainless braided lines.
My truck has the ABS system... Is it needed? I hear they cause more trouble than needed. I know you can delete them, but is it worthwhile to do so and what does it take to do it?
Another option I've heard is doing a hydroboost swap? Like the 454 trucks had? my truck is a 350 TBI with an NV4500.... Worth doing the swap and what all is involved?
As for axles, whether its a 9.5 or 10.5, I want a posi and have heard a lot of good about an Eaton TruTrac? Hard swap to do? Doesn't seem like it's too bad since I've rebuilt like 30 damn 10 bolts from my 2000 half ton. I'm also going to clean the axle casing up, paint it etc. and I want a good looking and good functional diff cover... What is recommended for one to fit my rear.
While I install a lift kit, I'm dropping the front diff and going to clean it up, rebuild it, paint it etc. Do they make aftermarket diff covers for them, and what's the best 3.73 rebuild kit for one?
I greatly appreciate any answers I can get as I am starting this project right around the corner....
If I am upgrading the brakes on the rear, might as well do the front too right? So I heard you can do an NBS front brake swap or something on half tons.... Is this true for an 8 lug truck as well? I plan on running 20 inch wheels so the bigger the rotors, I'm sure the better! Now my truck has had the brake booster and rake master cylinder replaced, rear drums adjusted, everything properly bled, and still have a terribly soft pedal... It stops, just not good. So I know you can do the NBS brake master swap but as for the booster, what are my options? I want a decent pedal and some good stopping power. I pull somewhat like vehicles on a bumper pull flat bed etc. But usually nothing more. I do have a trailer brake controller and let me say, without it, I would have been in numerous wrecks and such by now while pulling a trailer. So while I have everything apart, I plan on painting all of the paintable pieces black to make it look nice again, as well as the part of frame that is visible. I also want all stainless brake lines and I know they aren't cheap, but where can I find some for these trucks? I want to replace every brake line with stainless braided lines.
My truck has the ABS system... Is it needed? I hear they cause more trouble than needed. I know you can delete them, but is it worthwhile to do so and what does it take to do it?
Another option I've heard is doing a hydroboost swap? Like the 454 trucks had? my truck is a 350 TBI with an NV4500.... Worth doing the swap and what all is involved?
As for axles, whether its a 9.5 or 10.5, I want a posi and have heard a lot of good about an Eaton TruTrac? Hard swap to do? Doesn't seem like it's too bad since I've rebuilt like 30 damn 10 bolts from my 2000 half ton. I'm also going to clean the axle casing up, paint it etc. and I want a good looking and good functional diff cover... What is recommended for one to fit my rear.
While I install a lift kit, I'm dropping the front diff and going to clean it up, rebuild it, paint it etc. Do they make aftermarket diff covers for them, and what's the best 3.73 rebuild kit for one?
I greatly appreciate any answers I can get as I am starting this project right around the corner....
