Disc Brake Kit Interchange

[55 Fargo]

Anyone know if a kit made for a 37 Plymouth, would work on my 55 Dodge Fargo truck.

I can buy a kit that was made 20 years ago, buit still in box. But I need to kbnow if it is compatible for my truck.....thanx guys

[Don Coatney]

Anyone know if a kit made for a 37 Plymouth, would work on my 55 Dodge Fargo truck.

I can buy a kit that was made 20 years ago, buit still in box. But I need to kbnow if it is compatible for my truck.....thanx guys

Were it me I would contact the manufacture, or ask the seller for measurements.

[Plymouthy Adams]

personally I would go ahead and buy a kit dedicated to the model I am working..why take a chance on a few bucks savings if it entails modifications out the yang and the possibility it still may not do the job..low prices does not always mean savings..now if you are up to an adventure...this screams buy me..

[Robert Horne]

Here are photos of my 36 axle, and 38 axle/hub.

[55 Fargo]

Thanx for the input Tim, Don and Robert. This set is from some outfit that merged or sold out to PlyDo years ago.

Now it ain't no bargain, bout the same as the rest of the suppliers, I just thought, if they were the same size and fit, would do the Guy a favor and buy them, and save on the shipping at least.

I think for mine, will go with Charlies kit, and be done with it.....

[james curl]

Just looking at your spindles they look just like the 41 Dodge car spindles that I have from a car that got a Fat Man front clip. Charlie makes a kit for the early spindles. Give Charlie a call and talk to him about your spindles.

[Olddaddy]

There are a couple of possible problems using that kit on your truck. Although the caliper brackets are similar, the spindle diameters can be different. The 36 can be 1.189 or 1.25. You 55 Dodge truck will be 1.375. The other issue if it is a Plydo or similar is it will be designed to use a Chevy rotor, which is not a problem unless you plan to run original or Mopar pattern rims. One last thing, some of those early kits were actually cut by hand with a torch using a pattern. Mine are laser cut which gives a tighter tolerance on the surface where the caliper rides against the bracket. They look nicer too !

PS, my kit pricing is $175 including shipping to lower 48 US addresses.

[55 Fargo]

There are a couple of possible problems using that kit on your truck. Although the caliper brackets are similar, the spindle diameters can be different. The 36 can be 1.189 or 1.25. You 55 Dodge truck will be 1.375. The other issue if it is a Plydo or similar is it will be designed to use a Chevy rotor, which is not a problem unless you plan to run original or Mopar pattern rims. One last thing, some of those early kits were actually cut by hand with a torch using a pattern. Mine are laser cut which gives a tighter tolerance on the surface where the caliper rides against the bracket. They look nicer too !

PS, my kit pricing is $175 including shipping to lower 48 US addresses.

THanx for the info Charlie, I think I will pass on this Guys 37 PLym conversion kit, and will go with yours.

I will PM you in the next little while, need to get all the info on what parts I need too.......Fred