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RT118 Brake Upgrade, Stud Pattern Change and Diff.
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Thu, 01 April 2004 14:01
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I've got a 1975 RT118 Corona Wagon as a project car and I hope someone can help with the following questions.
1 - Upgrading to 4 wheel discs.
I going use a booster off a later RT104/118 and Commodore mast cyl to start with since it has inbuilt proportioning valve.
What other brake components from other models will interchange to convert to 4 wheel discs.
2 - Has anyone converted an RT from 4 stud to 5 stud.
I had thought of possibly using Crown rotors and/or stubs, but I don't know anyone with these to compare measurements etc.
3 - Diff conversion, something stronger than the original.
As above, what model will or won't fit and what ratio's are there to choose from.
Thanks
Craig
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Re: RT118 Brake Upgrade, Stud Pattern Change and Diff.
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Sun, 04 April 2004 08:13
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Can't anyone help or am I asking too much !!!!
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Re: RT118 Brake Upgrade, Stud Pattern Change and Diff.
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Sun, 04 April 2004 08:18
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2 - Has anyone converted an RT from 4 stud to 5 stud.
I had thought of possibly using Crown rotors and/or stubs, but I don't know anyone with these to compare measurements etc.
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Why?
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3 - Diff conversion, something stronger than the original.
As above, what model will or won't fit and what ratio's are there to choose from.
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A lot of guys use Hilux rear ends to great effect in older Toyota applications but for your application some independent research may be required.
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Re: RT118 Brake Upgrade, Stud Pattern Change and Diff.
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Sun, 04 April 2004 08:43
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| SeptemberSquallIndustries wrote on Sun, 04 April 2004 18:18 |
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2 - Has anyone converted an RT from 4 stud to 5 stud.
I had thought of possibly using Crown rotors and/or stubs, but I don't know anyone with these to compare measurements etc.
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Why?
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3 - Diff conversion, something stronger than the original.
As above, what model will or won't fit and what ratio's are there to choose from.
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A lot of guys use Hilux rear ends to great effect in older Toyota applications but for your application some independent research may be required.
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2 - Why not ! Main reason is rim style/pattern choice and I thought of using Crown bits on the front if possible because they're Ford pattern.
3 - Time for the tap measure on rear track width by the sounds of it.
Thanks
Craig
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Re: RT118 Brake Upgrade, Stud Pattern Change and Diff.
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Sun, 04 April 2004 08:55
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2 - Why not ! Main reason is rim style/pattern choice and I thought of using Crown bits on the front if possible because they're Ford pattern.
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Why not..? Well, is it the most important thing to you or is there other things more deserving of your money? Is there *nothing* you can find in 4x114.3 PCD you can use?
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Re: RT118 Brake Upgrade, Stud Pattern Change and Diff.
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Mon, 05 April 2004 08:11
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| SeptemberSquallIndustries wrote on Sun, 04 April 2004 18:55 |
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2 - Why not ! Main reason is rim style/pattern choice and I thought of using Crown bits on the front if possible because they're Ford pattern.
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Why not..? Well, is it the most important thing to you or is there other things more deserving of your money? Is there *nothing* you can find in 4x114.3 PCD you can use?
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Haven't come across any wheels in 4x114.3 that appeal, unlike in 5 stud, but I am picky with wheels.
I didn't think wanting to change stud pattern was any different to others changing engines etc, everyone to their own.
Craig
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