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This wasn't today, but back in July, with help from Extinct, I installed a front big brake it on my D2. Prior to installing the kit we did some testing, and my truck was taking 212 feet from 60 MPH to come to a stop (your numbers will vary). Pretty bad by today's standards, but the real motivation for me was to fend off heat induced fade when up in the mountains.
All went well, with the exception of my Comet rims which would hit the calipers, so I had to trade Extinct for some sport rims that would clear the calipers. After about 500 miles of use I redid the break test. My best 60-0 was 170 feet, a 20% improvement! Well worth the $1,300 investment.
Here's some pictures of the kit:
Last edited by TimInNova; Jan 2, 2024 at 06:56 AM.
This wasn't today, but back in July, with help from Extinct, I installed a front big brake it on my D2. Prior to installing the kit we did some testing, and my truck was taking 212 feet from 60 MPH to come to a stop (your numbers will vary). Pretty bad by today's standards, but the real motivation for me was to fend off heat induced fade when up in the mountains.
All went well, with the exception of my Comet rims would hit the calipers, so i had to trade Extinct for some sport rims that would clear the calipers. After about 500 miles of use I redid the break test. My best 60-0 was 170 feet, a 20% improvement! Well worth the $1,300 investment.
A 212ft. brake distance from 60mph to 0 is pretty horrendous, even back then. Motorweek tested a MY99 D2 at 125ft when these were first coming out. There must be something wrong with your brakes or testing if your brake distance was that lengthy.
45 grand wow in 1999 money. And I live in Canada so that's even more in Canadian currency. I must admit having a factory warranty on one of these sounds like a dream
A 212ft. brake distance from 60mph to 0 is pretty horrendous, even back then. Motorweek tested a MY99 D2 at 125ft when these were first coming out. There must be something wrong with your brakes or testing if your brake distance was that lengthy.
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I think you missed where I said "(your numbers will vary)" Unlike the Motor Week test 24 years ago, my truck has a 2" lift, larger AT tires, and lots of heavy off-road gear. Maybe you should test yours and post the results, for science sake. I used the iPhone app "iAccel" to record these results.
How'd that go? I'll be doing the same in the next few weeks
it would not have been too bad if I didn't have to remove the defective original interlock solenoid. Getting access to all the fasteners was a test of patience. I would suggest leaving the original hi/lo cable in place and just remove the shift mechanism. Get a rivet puller and 3/16 rivets to put it back to original.
Installed a Webasto block heater in place of the jack stand compartment. It runs on gasoline, I tap the gas with a pickup tube from the bottom of the tank through the fuel pump top (installed the new fuel pump while in there). It preheats the engine and the cabin as well. Now we can go to Tahoe in winter and sleep in the car. In addition I can keep the 10W40 for winter.
Last edited by Discorama; Jan 3, 2024 at 07:38 PM.
Working on the brakes now. Have extended hoses on the way. In the meantime replaced all metal lines, replaced master cylinder and flushed new fluid through.
I could not get my ancient 12k winch to fit, so I got a new 9500 one from the finest source of all things heehee.
After brakes are in good shape will move on to the power steering. Everything is leaking, so will start aquiring lines, pump, box etc. Slow and steady.
The plastic housing on the headlights where they attach to truck are falling apart, so looking for new ones. I like the square look, but need to get it safe first before more fun stuff.
Pictured are my "no front bumper fascia" twins. The tracker doesn't need a winch because it doesn't get stuck. 🤣 I have very little off road skills so I knew I'd need it for the discovery haha.
