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www.xm381.com has an M35a2 parts interchange list. That's where I got my info on the lugs, then I ordered longer ones for the front hubs from www.truckspring.com. While you have the front end torn apart, go the extra mile and replace your boots, seals, bearings and grease. I watched the Tactical...

Also someone once posted a list of M35a2 compatible parts that one can buy at Napa. I’ll try to find it again.

Truckspring.com is the place. The The place I got my lugs is called truck spring.com Take a look at www.hanksdeuce.com His rig is awesome and he’s got some really good pics of his process throughout everything he’s done. I think he’s on here too. I almost bought the CAD file from the guy at...

Electric parking brake actuators are like $30 on amazon. I want to put a pinion brake up front and one on the back. That ought to hold her.

So last night I had an idea. Pinion brakes with Bronco electric parking brake calipers! I got the idea while looking at my 2025 Bronco last night. I swiped a pic of Boyce’s pinion brake setup for reference.

Found a thread on pirate 4x4 where some guys were trying to find disc brakes for Rockwell 2.5 ton axles. That was a big help. I’ll have to dig around for the part numbers but yeah Ford F550 calipers and B700/F700 rotors. You will need new studs since the thickness of the rotor takes up too much...

Front caliper and rotor

While you’re taking things apart, it’s a great opportunity to change out seals, bearings, and boots. Don’t get off the boat unless you are going to go all the way.

Here’s a few pics.

A couple of years ago I upgraded my M35a2 to disc brakes. I've got F550 calipers and F700 rotors up front, and F350 dually calipers and rotors on the rear axles. So far it has been amazing. I really love how much better it stops now. I can also just look to see how the brakes are doing without...

While you’ve got the truck apart…. You might as well do your bearings, boots, and seals. I struggled with the inner seal until I saw a guy on YouTube show the trick. Get a long rod and tap it out from the back side.

No problems at all. Knock on wood. The pedal s high and firm.

Thank you for your hard work on this. Trust me when it’s done, you’ll be happy with it, and it’s a lot safer. I’ve had mine on for a year now and have had no issues. Not much wear at all, and I can easily see how things are doing.

If you have a Metal Supermarkets shop near you, they are great sources for pretty much any metal you can think of, and they do small quantities and cuts. Plus, they sell what they call drops, they are the leftover parts from other cuts. I went to Dayton Metal Supermarket and got everything I...

You are going to love how much better it stops. Be sure to bleed your brakes real good.