2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission better braking power

[Swineheart]

I am looking for better stopping power pulling my trail. I have a complete front axle out of a 2002 and am wondering if it is worth the work to change it out to have stronger braking power?

 

[KHelfrich]

yes i did it to mine and it makes a tone of difference but to make a huge difference you can put 03 and up calipers and caliper mounting brackets and roters on the 02 axle they will bolt right up, thats what I did to my 96

 

[Swineheart]

I also have the rear axle of the 2002 but its a srw. I had the rear end total rebuilt before the whole truck took a crap. Now I am wondering if I should do a dually adapter and use it. I've heard mixed reviews on those adapters what do you think?

 

[EricBu12]

after doing that, get these

STOP Safer with Brake-Guard

They help alot

 

[KHelfrich]

problem with the dually adapters is that it loads the bearings different than they were designed for but if you not hauling real heavy than i don't think it would hurt anything the rear brakes don't do a whole lot if your not loaded heavy, i had done an egr rear disk conversion on my original Dana 70 in my truck i did not notice any difference except for my e-brake was even worse with the egr kit, the only reason I did the rear disk conversion is cause I hate working on drum brakes

Ken

 

[Swineheart]

Thanks for your input I pull a pretty heavy trailer so I don't think it's worth the trouble to change the rear end.