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Rear End swap; 3:08 drum to 3:42 disc?

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Old Jan 17, 2001 | 12:07 PM
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Rear End swap; 3:08 drum to 3:42 disc?

I have the opportunity to replace my sad 3:08 open rear with drums over to a 3:42 posi with discs. Can this be done easily? Will all the same lines work for me? By the way it's an '85 to '85 swap. Please advise

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Old Jan 17, 2001 | 04:01 PM
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should be a straight forward swap. Be sure to get the e-brake cables for the disc rear as this is the only thing that should be different.
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Old Jan 17, 2001 | 05:17 PM
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You will need the master cylinder and proportioning valve for the 85 disc brake setup as well, as it is different than the drum setup.

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Old Jan 18, 2001 | 11:32 AM
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The parts car I am getting the rear from had discs on it. The master cylinder is still there. Do I need the whole thing? Is that swap very difficult? Please advise. Thanks!

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American Racing Wheels. 350 crate in the future.
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Old Jan 18, 2001 | 12:53 PM
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Thank you Kevin. I must have dosed off at the keyboard.

Rusty, just to be on the safe side you may want to just get the master cyl./brake booster assembly along with the proportioning valve. But at least get the master and proportioning valve. Should be two bolts holding the master on and remove the brake lines and that's it.
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