rear brake upgrade

[redimpss5]

has anyone upgrade their suburban (97-99) to a rear disc set-up? will a late model rear end fit?

[redimpss5]

and i think i can do this swap

[Shortbus]

Originally posted by redimpss5
will a late model rear end fit?

I don't think so because the pre new body styles uses leaf springs and the new body styles with rr disc use coil springs, this would be your biggest hurdle. I think correct me if I'm wrong. Check to see if there is an aftermarket upgrade to replace the drums using the old style axle tubes on your sub.

[tossem]

I have seen several kits that will do the job, with Stillen I believe being one of them. One other kit has the parts from a caddy eldorado, and both require the opening up of the differential in order to remove the axle shafts to install the backing plates. It seems rather straight forward from there.....

[sy34010]

the problem is the upgrade kits are $1200 + and I can pick up a complete assy from a 2000+ unit for about $700. Couldn't you just weld some pring pads on the new style axles or better yet converst from leaf to coil on the 92-99?