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Disc Brake Conversion Kits
A new shock mount kit from... 
   
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A new shock mount kit from CPP would replace the rusted and broken original factory pieces.
Disc Brake Conversion Kits
The new axle installed just... 
   
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The new axle installed just like the original unit. Note the new lower shock mount tucked in close to the axle for additional clearance.
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With the shim pack on the... 
   
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With the shim pack on the bottom side of the axle, the new kingpins slid right in the re-bushed spindles.
Disc Brake Conversion Kits
The new caliper bracket installed... 
   
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The new caliper bracket installed on the spindle with the supplied shims and hardware.
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The new bearing was loaded... 
   
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The new bearing was loaded into the rotor followed by a fresh dust seal.
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The new cross-drilled rotor... 
   
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The new cross-drilled rotor slid right onto the spindle and mated up to the installed bearing adapter.
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After loading the new outer... 
   
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After loading the new outer bearing, the new spindle nut and washer locked the whole assembly in place.
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The new caliper was installed... 
   
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The new caliper was installed toward the rear of the vehicle with the bleeder facing up. Make sure the special caliper bolts are secured tightly.
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As mentioned earlier, the... 
   
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As mentioned earlier, the new tie rod now installs in the bottom side of the steering arm to clear the leaf springs.

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