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Not having any luck with searching on this, but I'm probably not using the right terms.
So had the front tires off my 99 the other day and noticed that the pads are starting to get low. I love the way my 32x11.5R15 Faulken Rocky Mountians look and work, but they are heavy. I recall reading that the Explorers, Sport Tracs, and IIRC some later Rangers had larger front rotors. So thinking that when its time for brakes this might be a good swap, just gotta figure out what I need to do it.
Obviously to run the larger rotors I'll need spindles that put the caliper in the right spot. I know the size change came out after 2002 because my dad's has the same size brakes as mine does. So what years will I need to acquire knuckles from? Will the Ex. or ST components even fit?
Would I be able to move my 99 CV axles and other components over to the newer knuckles and retain the AVM hubs? When the time comes I don't have a problem going to live axle, but would prefer to wait until I need them (AKA when the AVMs break).
Calipers and brackets, are they the same or would I need the later model components there as well?
Final question that may kill the whole ideal for a while. Will they work with 15" wheels? Got too much life left in these tires to even think about going to bigger wheels right now. If that is the case I'll just get better pads, and keep rolling with what I got. Nothing really wrong with stock size when its in good shape, but IMO if components need replacing it's a good time to upgrade if its being considered.
So had the front tires off my 99 the other day and noticed that the pads are starting to get low. I love the way my 32x11.5R15 Faulken Rocky Mountians look and work, but they are heavy. I recall reading that the Explorers, Sport Tracs, and IIRC some later Rangers had larger front rotors. So thinking that when its time for brakes this might be a good swap, just gotta figure out what I need to do it.
Obviously to run the larger rotors I'll need spindles that put the caliper in the right spot. I know the size change came out after 2002 because my dad's has the same size brakes as mine does. So what years will I need to acquire knuckles from? Will the Ex. or ST components even fit?
Would I be able to move my 99 CV axles and other components over to the newer knuckles and retain the AVM hubs? When the time comes I don't have a problem going to live axle, but would prefer to wait until I need them (AKA when the AVMs break).
Calipers and brackets, are they the same or would I need the later model components there as well?
Final question that may kill the whole ideal for a while. Will they work with 15" wheels? Got too much life left in these tires to even think about going to bigger wheels right now. If that is the case I'll just get better pads, and keep rolling with what I got. Nothing really wrong with stock size when its in good shape, but IMO if components need replacing it's a good time to upgrade if its being considered.