Brake Disc Conversion (Front)

Due to previously having 2″ drop spindles with the Ridetech StreetGrip suspension, the front was bottoming out and causing overload on the springs & sway bar end links (which broke off later)

I had to replace the drop spindles with stock height ones. To do that, I had to replace my 10.5″ rotors with at least 11″ to fit the Stock Spindles, which means I had to do a whole front disc conversion, including Steering kit & Arms.

Rotors & Calipers

I ended up with the following Disc Brake Kit from The Right Stuff, which includes 11″ drilled/slotted Rotors, forged stock height Spindles, and Wilwood Dual piston Calipers in Red. (Kit #AFXWK32Z).

Steering Kit & Arms

I also had to replace the stock Outer Tie Rod Ends, due to minor damage from rubbing against the inner wheels caused by the excess drop from the drop Spindles. I chose the Ridetech Steering Kit (w/Power Steering), which are actually made by Proforged. The kit included: Billet Tie Rod adjusters, Outer Tie Rod ends (5.5″ long), Inner Tie Rod Ends (8.6″ long), Idler Arm, Pitman Arm, and all the nuts & bolts. (Kit #11169576). For the Steering Arms to fit the 11″ Rotors, I replaced them with the Right Stuff arms (DBSA02).

Results

Massive improvement in handling and ride comfort. I was worried the front end would sit higher than the rears, due to keeping the 1″ Lowering Leaf blocks. However, the height alignment ended up being perfect.

Front Height: 25.50″ (vs 23.62″ previous)
Rear Height: 27.40″ (vs 27.95″ previous)