Oversized brakes on 3500 dually ???????
06-19-2012 | 07:48 PM
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Oversized brakes on 3500 dually ???????
What is the best quality over sized brake caliper and rotor product to buy for a 3500 dually?
What have you used? Where does a person get the products?
What have you used? Where does a person get the products?
06-19-2012 | 09:10 PM
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Let us know what you come up with.
I am sick and tired of replacing warped front rotors on my Ford F-350. I just upgraded wheels and tires on mine; have not even driven it yet. I may look to some more capable brakes in the future.
I am sick and tired of replacing warped front rotors on my Ford F-350. I just upgraded wheels and tires on mine; have not even driven it yet. I may look to some more capable brakes in the future.
06-20-2012 | 07:40 PM
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I definitely will need larger wheels because there is no room between the stock 16" wheels and the calipers now.
The 2012 has larger brake components but that is with 17" wheels so they can't be extremely large.
I'm thinking about the American Force 19.5 direct bolt on wheels so my brake over sizing has plenty of room. I plan to meet or exceed what the 2012 truck has. I don't like the performance of these factory brakes at all.
The Wildwood product has been around for years and I have seen a lot of them on performance and show cars but I don't know anything about them on heavy duty applications.
The heavy duty side modifications are new to me so that is why I'm checking here to help me on my homework.
The 2012 has larger brake components but that is with 17" wheels so they can't be extremely large.
I'm thinking about the American Force 19.5 direct bolt on wheels so my brake over sizing has plenty of room. I plan to meet or exceed what the 2012 truck has. I don't like the performance of these factory brakes at all.
The Wildwood product has been around for years and I have seen a lot of them on performance and show cars but I don't know anything about them on heavy duty applications.
The heavy duty side modifications are new to me so that is why I'm checking here to help me on my homework.
06-20-2012 | 07:42 PM
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What did you go with for wheels and tires?
06-20-2012 | 08:17 PM
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Did you go "classic" style or another one?
That is exactly what I'm thinking; American Force.
Please post back about the ride. I would like to know how much it changed, if it is ok and not too firm empty riding, and how it does with a load. It would be great to hear from someone who did it.
My only reservation is that I don't want the truck to ride like a tank. I expect a stiffer ride which I would like but going to "F" tires is a jump too. I have heard some complain about how rough they rode so that is what I'm trying to qualify.
Sounds like a great choice.
06-20-2012 | 08:36 PM
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Did you go "classic" style or another one?
That is exactly what I'm thinking; American Force.
Please post back about the ride. I would like to know how much it changed, if it is ok and not too firm empty riding, and how it does with a load. It would be great to hear from someone who did it.
My only reservation is that I don't want the truck to ride like a tank. I expect a stiffer ride which I would like but going to "F" tires is a jump too. I have heard some complain about how rough they rode so that is what I'm trying to qualify.
Sounds like a great choice.
That is exactly what I'm thinking; American Force.
Please post back about the ride. I would like to know how much it changed, if it is ok and not too firm empty riding, and how it does with a load. It would be great to hear from someone who did it.
My only reservation is that I don't want the truck to ride like a tank. I expect a stiffer ride which I would like but going to "F" tires is a jump too. I have heard some complain about how rough they rode so that is what I'm trying to qualify.
Sounds like a great choice.
http://www.tnwheelandtire.com/site/769454/page/427360
06-20-2012 | 09:44 PM
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So far I haven't had any problems,I have a 03 4x4 dually with 108,000 miles on the original brakes,How many miles are you guys having problems at?
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