scottishtech
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anybody know if there are any rear brake conversions for the HZJ79 pickup, drums to discs??
Crushers said:used, if you can find them, is the cheapest and easiest
if you go through this thread http://forum.ih8mud.com/70-series-tech/ ... build.html you will see the build of the FF disc rear using all factory parts, each part must be ordered individually. the final cost with new factory e/locker was just shy of $6200 CND.
Crushers said:Rosco is bang on on both points.
nothing wrong with the stock rear drums.
thanks guys, the reason for this enquiry is because these vehicles are used in the jungle of Guyana in South America. a trip to town (distance of about 150km, roundtrip) and the rear shoes are gone. the white sand gets into them and acts like a grinding paste. totally destroying the linings. they were originally ordered to have rear discs, but this is not an option for this region. as is the diff lock. we are looking at a brake proportioning valve to reduce the use of the rear brakes while the vehicle is in the jungle.