Brake Caliper Brackets, 14 Bolt.....$45 for Pirate

[Gravel Maker]

Just wanted to make sure you knew about our Caliper Brackets at RuffStuff Specialties.

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_14bbent.jpg

Our Brackets are sweet and simple, NO Spacers! Those are just something else to come loose. Our Caliper Brackets are all made of .375 A50 Plate and bent where required. Every Automotive manufacturer has been bending them for the last 50 years.

By getting away from spacers and extra long bolts we can make a stronger bracket that cost us less to produce and we can sell for less to you. These Brackets are $50 a pair before the PBB10 discount, thats not on sale, thats the normal price, with the discount it's only $45.

Check us out! We have 11 other Caliper Brackets now and are adding 5 more asap! And these have the same guarantee as the rest of our products, if you don't like it we'll take it back.

[Gravel Maker]

They join our 14 Bolt, Toy Mini brackets and our FJ40 brackets.....Watch for Ford, GM, and Dodge brackets this month.....Just say no to spacers!

[BigDan]

Do you have any pics of them installed? How long have they been tested.

Thanks

[Gravel Maker]

these have been is use about 3 months, I believe we have a few pics of them installed but it will be Monday before i can find them and post......They are simple and sweet. They are simply a variation of what has been in use for years, the bending of Brake brackets has been tested for 30 years by a few little companies, like GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, BMW, Mercedes......this is not a new idea, just new in this area.....

[Gravel Maker]

We aren't exactly giving these away, $45 is a fair price.....$50 is the normal price - 10% = $45 just for saying you saw them here.....

All orders must be made from our website, got a question call or email, as you can imagine we are kind of busy to play the PM game....Shipping for 1 pair is $5.45, $9.45 for up to 4 pair.....

[BigDan]

No.... THE Sly Park GanGsta, Yeah betta watch yo back when you come to MY hood :flipoff2:

The shorty brackets are only if your running 15" Aluminum right?

You said no hardware needed....how do I bolt the bracket or calipers on?

better not catch you wearin colors by the lake
:ghost:

[AlaskaToy]

You said no hardware needed....how do I bolt the bracket or calipers on?



Bracket -> reuse the bolts that attached the drum backing plate

Calipers -> caliper pins either included with your loaded calipers or available seperately from your local parts store

[Gravel Maker]

You already have the 4 bolts you need and the caliper pins come with the calipers....for those of you not familar with Sly Park, it is pretty much a retirement community in the Sierra east of sac, average age is about 67....

[Gravel Maker]

Pardon the rust, I think it is taking longer than he wanted to to get the truck together.....but who dosen't have that problem.....:D
http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/7241/img0685small9om.jpg
as you can see it is a straight bolt up installation.....

[Gravel Maker]

We intend to make 12-15 different brake brackets eventually, but for the time being we are making 3 universal weld on brackets for the large pattern Chevy caliper, personally I believe it is a much cleaner installation but you have to work out the spacing yourself. They will go on many, many rotors and to find the correct spacing it is really easy to do it a little backwards. install the rotor and bolt up the caliper and lines, you don't have to bleed them yet but fill the master and have a friend hit the pedal while you locate the place the bracket "wants" to be, pretty easy. these are available in a 2.75", 3.0", & 3.25" axle diameters. And only $33 a pair before the discount, they are .375 A50 plate too.

[rocknutyj]

The brackets worked out really nice. Plus Dan Has been a good guy to buy from.
Here is a couple pics from my installhttp://www.jeepaholics.com/support/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=48287&SearchTerms=14,bolt,caliper

[Gravel Maker]

We like them too, and the price can't be beat....

[BMFNTOY]

I just picked up my 14bolt brackets from Dan last night. They look great and great customer service! Thanks again Dan!

Jeff

[Gravel Maker]

These are a no challenge decision, these work! And the price is great, they just don't cost much to make.....

[Gravel Maker]

We make every effort to keep our prices low and controling our steel costs by buying large quantities at a time is one of the things we do. However, we are seeing a sustained rise in steel prices. We will not raise prices in the short term but we would like our customers to be aware that if the trend continues higher we will limit our price increases to the actual cost increases we see. Thanks for your continued support. Dan

[Gravel Maker]

These are becoming our best selling item! Customers are demanding more Brake Brackets, watch for Friday/Saturday, new bracket, very cool, not for a 14 bolt, a different application but one that has been getting alot of attention.....Same easy to buy price.....

[Gravel Maker]

It is for a toyota mini rear axle, using Taco calipers.....all bent of course.....

[Gravel Maker]

Getting ready to moove the wharehouse, just plain ran out of space......and its way too hot to move too.

[Gravel Maker]

who gets time off for good behavior around here......

[Gravel Maker]

I was able to row a river trip in the Grand Canyon with my 13 year old son! 14 days on the water, of course that means I don't get to do anything but work for at least a year.....It was worth it.

It also means I was in so much of a hurry to leave that I didn't get the pics posted before I left, more to do today.....

[R290]

I am glad your having a nice time:D Craig

[Gravel Maker]

These have been awhile in the pipeline on a redesign to use Toyota Calipers rather than the standard GM Caliper. We still offer a bracket for a GM caliper for those of you that want one but these use a Tacoma caliper. You will have to machine the axle end or the inside of the rotor for clearance but that costs about the same as the Brake Line kit to go from Toy to GM anyway, and why would you want to put the caliper designed for the front of a 4500lb vehicle on the rear of a 3500lb vehicle anyway?:eek:

Anyway, these are Laser cut A50 3/8" plate, and they are bent rather than being welded or needing spacers and they work! Remember to use the pirate discount code to get the better price (PBB10) and we will refund the shipping down to $5 on these too!

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/images/images_big/tacebracket.jpg

I will show some on an axle later today.....

[Sound_Man]

Pardon the rust, I think it is taking longer than he wanted to to get the truck together.....but who dosen't have that problem.....:D
http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/7241/img0685small9om.jpg
as you can see it is a straight bolt up installation.....




what axle did hte rotors/hubs come from? Thos of you that have done this what is hte average price after brackets?

[Gravel Maker]

No need for secrets.....the rotors and calipers are from a '75 Chevy 3/4 ton, the caliper is the large pattern (7 3/32's) that was used on many trucks from '75 through '85, I do not know after that. The cost after brackets will depend on what part of the country you are in but the calipers generally run $30-33 with a $15-20 core, the rotors are about the same. The stock bolts that held the drum on will hold the bracket on just fine, replace them if you lost the drum originals. It is a pretty inexpensive operation as they go.....


Watch us for more Disk Brake Brackets in the near future, I think we have the formula to make the best for less than the others.

[Gravel Maker]

In 6 & 8 lug, seems that they are getting pretty hard to find nowadays....

[Gravel Maker]

Yep, $50

[Gravel Maker]

I think we are doing something right! Bent is the way, say no to spacers!:cool2:

[R290]

I just bought a pair and I really like them. :smokin: I did make a few slight adjustments to make them fit perfect. The caliper I bought (Napa) was fitting a bit tight, so I used my sanding disc to make a little more room for it to slide side to side. ( later I asked Dan and he said this was done this way to make sure all brands of caliper fit, Napa, Car Quest ,etc. ) I'm glad he made them this way vs to big of an opening, and were only talking about few thousands of an inch.
I painted both the axle and the bracket real good, but found I need to remove the paint in the center of the circle as it's a tight fit. I figured it was close, but not that close. After getting them installed and putting on the caliper I noticed the outside pad was dragging just a bit. I could turn the hub by hand without a problem, but decide to whack the bracket with a BFH and bent it maybe 50 thousands. Very slight adjustment. But I wanted it to turn with even less drag. They came out very nice. FYI I would do the same "adjustment" on the spacer type too. These are way beefy with 3/8 plate. I just thought I would post a real world install with no BS.
If I painted them with some other color than black, you might be able to actual see them LOL

Edit updated pic's ( brighter one's)

[Gravel Maker]

When preparing to make these we found 3 of the 5 different calipers we bought to test were different, by up 1/16" at the throat where you would fit the pins. Because of that we make these to fit the smallest we found, a touch with a grinder will allow the others to fit.

[Gravel Maker]

Bending is Cheaper than labor and materials to make spacers, think bent.

[Gravel Maker]

Actually, brackets your friends want!

[Gravel Maker]

It will be available in 6 or 8 bolt configuration.....

[Gravel Maker]

Thanks to all of you for the pictures, we will be dressing up the website with them, much better from you than some pretty & perfect staged shot.....

[Gravel Maker]

Thanks to all of you for the pictures, we will be dressing up the website with them, much better from you than some pretty & perfect staged shot.....

You don't want to see the pics I take....

[Gravel Maker]

We are working on a front D44 bracket because they are getting harder to find and they are pretty wimpy, and a few others but which ones do you want?

[offroadman83]

I just wanted to send out a big thanks to Dan as his company was really good to me. I recently ordered parts for my 14 bolt from several companies including his (disk brake brackets). I noticed they hadn't arrived in almost two weeks even though they were shipped out before some of the other parts that had already arrived. Well needless to say I contacted him and he QUICKLY replied back to me and told me he would just send me another set right away as they were supposed to be there a week ago. Well needless to say they arrived that day and since he sent me out another pair I will be sending them back to him. Thanks for the great service Dan---------Kyle

[Gravel Maker]

We always try to do it right!

[Gravel Maker]

We are making 5 of those suggestions, to be released over the next 6 weeks.

[theydontstop]

Dan, 14 bolt bracket question here. I got a 1995 14 bolt with the slid-on drums, which is unlike the older 14 bolts where the drums are fastened to the hubs by the wheel studs if I'm not mistaken. Also my 14 bolt has the 3.5" wide rear brakes. Will these brackets work on my axle, and if so, how do I attach the rotor?

[Gravel Maker]

My mechanic is going to the yards later this week with a list and one of those axles is on it. Until we have one here we can't make one for it. So for now, no, they do not work on the newest 14 bolts, but the same bracket works on the Eatons!

Dan, 14 bolt bracket question here. I got a 1995 14 bolt with the slid-on drums, which is unlike the older 14 bolts where the drums are fastened to the hubs by the wheel studs if I'm not mistaken. Also my 14 bolt has the 3.5" wide rear brakes. Will these brackets work on my axle, and if so, how do I attach the rotor?

[coolmudrunner]

50$ Shipped? I want a set of 14ff brackets :smokin:

[Gravel Maker]

50$ Shipped? I want a set of 14ff brackets :smokin:

On their way!

[Gravel Maker]

They are easier and cheaper, you have to grind off the old flange but thats not too much of a challenge.....

[BEAR]

Wheres the shop? Id rather pick em up:D
I drive through O-vale every day so let me know.

[Gravel Maker]

I still live in Orangevale......haven't had enough free time to move!

Give me a call and I can bring whatever you want down and meet you if its easier....

[90Beater]

I ordered a set today.

Question, what is the bolt spacing for the caliper bolts?

[Gravel Maker]

I ordered a set today.

Question, what is the bolt spacing for the caliper bolts?

The spacing is the very popular and inexpensive 7 3/32" GM 3/4 ton used from '75 - '93, it was used in about 30 different vehicles be GM.

[Gravel Maker]

Watch for them....

[pipehitter155]

when you gonna make rear ford 60FF brackets.

[pholom]

Just ordered them! How long do you think they will take to get to alaska? lol.. Couldnt afford the cover rite now, but that is the plan later on!

Thanks man!

-Patrick Holom

[Gravel Maker]

Just ordered them! How long do you think they will take to get to alaska? lol.. Couldnt afford the cover rite now, but that is the plan later on!

Thanks man!

-Patrick Holom

Alaska should be Tuesday.....

[Gravel Maker]

My USPS handbook is telling me 2 days but that seems too fast.....

[pholom]

will do.

[pholom]

Got them today as expected! Two days from california is awesome! These things are beef! Cant wait to put them on in acouple weeks.

The post office asked me why the shipper didnt put them in a box though, lol..she asked me why it was so heavy and i just smiled and thanked her.

The envelop did have alittle holes in the package..but that can be expected with these brackets. Thanks again man!

[Gravel Maker]

Got them today as expected! Two days from california is awesome! These things are beef! Cant wait to put them on in acouple weeks.

The post office asked me why the shipper didnt put them in a box though, lol..she asked me why it was so heavy and i just smiled and thanked her.

The envelop did have alittle holes in the package..but that can be expected with these brackets. Thanks again man!

The way we see it, $0.50 worth of tape to keep them in the envelope is worth saving you $5 more in shipping! But 2 days to Alaska from Sac for $5 is great, I didn't really believe the handbook where it said that, its more miles to you than to New York!

[Gravel Maker]

Adding spacers to a simple part makes it complicated, I prefer simple....and super strong too!

[Gravel Maker]

I will answer all email and PM's Monday morning (I get to work holidays:p )....

[Bronco_Rider]

Have a ford F 150 with a dana 44 that needs better calipers. Make those things for this application?
could use 3 sets
Larry@atv-racing.com

Thanks,
Larry

[Gravel Maker]

Have a ford F 150 with a dana 44 that needs better calipers. Make those things for this application?
could use 3 sets
Larry@atv-racing.com

Thanks,
Larry


The stock ones with the dust shields are starting to get harder and harder to find and we are constantly asked for a stronger one, these will be 6 or 8 bolt pattern.

[k5ryanNC]

ordered my set today after talking to him on the phone
great service and very nice.
i'll let ya know how they are when i get them!!

later ryan

[Gravel Maker]

ordered my set today after talking to him on the phone
great service and very nice.
i'll let ya know how they are when i get them!!

later ryan

You should get them today or tommorrow...

[Gravel Maker]

Just wanted to make sure you knew about our Caliper Brackets at RuffStuff Specialties.

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_14bbent.jpg

Our Brackets are sweet and simple, NO Spacers! Those are just something else to come loose or break. Our Caliper Brackets are all made of .375 A50 Plate and bent where required.

By getting away from spacers and extra long bolts we can make a stronger bracket that cost us less to produce and we can sell for less to you. These Brackets are $50 a pair before the PBB10 discount, thats not on sale, thats the normal price, with the discount it's only $45.

Check us out! We have 5 other Caliper Brackets now and are adding 5 more asap!

They have been redesigned for 2 kinds of install and are now available in 4 heights so you don't have to play with the grinder all day.....

[Gravel Maker]

Well, I need 'em, I kind of like stopping after I am done going.....

[Gravel Maker]

We are bending another 100 pair of these right now but have only 7 pair left for the next couple of days, just a warning.....

[Gravel Maker]

But nobody is selling them for $50 like we are!

[Gravel Maker]

But nobody is selling them for $50 like we are!


:D :cool2: :laughing:

[Gravel Maker]

I don't think anyone else has sold 500 pair in 6 months.........we have!

Why? Because simple is strong, simple is easy, simple dosen't cost you more! Say no to spacers, spacers aren't necessarily weak, they just cost too much.....Strength, Quality, Value, you don't need anything else...:D

[Gravel Maker]

Dosen't bending them make them weaker and make them fail?

1st off, every automaker on the planet bends their Brake Brackets.

2nd answer, 3/8" is so thick we don't need to worry.

3rd answer, this question is hardly worth answering......

Strength, Quality, Price, the best answers!

[Gravel Maker]

Dosen't bending them make them weaker and make them fail?

1st off, every automaker on the planet bends their Brake Brackets.

2nd answer, 3/8" is so thick we don't need to worry.

3rd answer, this question is hardly worth answering......

Strength, Quality, Price, the best answers!


NO, bending dosen't make them weak. We aren't bending tinfoil here.

[Gravel Maker]

And of the highest quality.......it just costs' less when they are bent.


Strength, Quality, Value.....

[Gravel Maker]

Along with the Diff Cover, 14 Bolt Perches, Shock Brackets, ect.....

[Gravel Maker]

We have the 14 Bolt swap covered.....I think you were in line Richard.....next!:laughing:

[Gravel Maker]

We have been selling these as fast as we can make them, another 10 pair on the shelf......get 'em while they're hot!

[Gravel Maker]

They work.....plain and simple

[Gravel Maker]

They work.....plain and simple

Quality, Strength, & Value.....

[justscoutin]

How soon will the Dana 44 front brackets be ready? these will work for a 3/4 ton setup right?

[Gravel Maker]

But we have been way too busy and have fallen behind on these, still 3-4 weeks for them. Yes they will work for you and we have weld on now if you are in a hurry.

[Gravel Maker]

Sorry for the delay in answering this, Pirate was down every time i tried to answer yesterday.

[justscoutin]

not in a hurry, but how would you use welded ones on the front spindles? looking to swap 8 lug on the front of a scout d44.

[Gravel Maker]

not in a hurry, but how would you use welded ones on the front spindles? looking to swap 8 lug on the front of a scout d44.


Did I say that? OOPs! We do have the weld on rear bracket in D44 axle diameters. What we are trying to make for the front is simply the replacement bracket without the shield or the fluff.....Much stronger than the originals, which, BTW, have always been pretty much strong enough but are simply getting scarce and more expensive, we should be able to hold the $50 limit we imposed on ourselves but we are just very busy and it will still be awhile.....these will be available in both 6 & 8 lug when completed.

[Gravel Maker]

on the D44's, demand is pretty high for them.......

[Gravel Maker]

for a D70.....simple change.

[frontier2k1]

bolt on brackets for a d60, do you have them? Thanks!

[Gravel Maker]

bolt on brackets for a d60, do you have them? Thanks!

Which D60 do you have? GM, Dodge, or Ford?

[frontier2k1]

ford

[Gravel Maker]

The rears are easy, fronts are difficult.

[Gravel Maker]

All 1 part, nothing extra to mess with.....

[Fordman500]

Bump for a great product. Got these bad boys soon and went right on my 14b. Defintely worth the money, better than my dumb ass idea of modyfying some 3/4 ton chevy d44 front brackets. :shaking:

[Gravel Maker]

Bump for a great product. Got these bad boys soon and went right on my 14b. Defintely worth the money, better than my dumb ass idea of modyfying some 3/4 ton chevy d44 front brackets. :shaking:

Another Happy customer!

[Gravel Maker]

Our normal prices are lower than most companies sale prices, and as always, everything, made in the US. We support American business.

[Gravel Maker]

rotors = ~$60
calipers = ~$60
Caliper brackets = $50
hoses and fittings(if needed) = ~$20

Simply do the math......If you need someone to put all the pieces together for you, buy a complete setup......if not......

[Stonyford]

Do you have any brackets for a nine inch rear with chevy disc brakes bolt on if possible? I have the weld on style now but my housing is beat. I would like to get a new currie housing and get the brackets for the brakes at the same time.
thanks in advance

[Gravel Maker]

Do you have any brackets for a nine inch rear with chevy disc brakes bolt on if possible? I have the weld on style now but my housing is beat. I would like to get a new currie housing and get the brackets for the brakes at the same time.
thanks in advance

They are 3/8" thick and take the large GM calipers, however, we do have a Ford 9" & an 8.8 around the shop but it will be a couple of months before we get to play with them.....

[Gravel Maker]

Got a few other things to make for them also.....:cool2:

[Gravel Maker]

From those Bracket and Tab guys......

[throttleboy]

did mine today :smokin: these things are BAD ASS!!

[Gravel Maker]

Nice pic too, I think I will steal it for advertising!:eek:

[Gravel Maker]

Good for D60 and a half dozen more......ready in a week or 2......simple idea (they usually are the best ideas.....) :smokin:

[Gravel Maker]

Simple is good

[mountainhead]

Besides the bracket and the 75' 3/4 ton Calipers what other components (like the rotor etc.) do you need to complete the disc conversion on a Dana 44 rear? Is the rotor from a 75' 3/4 ton too?

Thanks.

[Gravel Maker]

Besides the bracket and the 75' 3/4 ton Calipers what other components (like the rotor etc.) do you need to complete the disc conversion on a Dana 44 rear? Is the rotor from a 75' 3/4 ton too?

Thanks.

And about 2 hours time.....You don't (in most cases) need to do any changes to the lines.
Lets refresh this one, you did Mean a 14 Bolt rear didn't you? This is for a 14 Bolt axle.....

[BMFmike]

Are the 44 brackets done? I would like to order 14B and 44 brackets at the same time...

[Gravel Maker]

Are the 44 brackets done? I would like to order 14B and 44 brackets at the same time...

It's mostly a time issue, too few hours in the day.....we have made some progress on them but we are trying to avoid welding them at all and that is the challenge.....

[throttleboy]

do you make these for a 9"ford??

[Gravel Maker]

do you make these for a 9"ford??

They are still pretty available from some F150's and Full sized Broncos that had alot of options I believe. I do have a 9" axle housing here, maybe I will buy some rotors and see what fits best, stick with the Ford caliper or go GM? I believe the GM would still be the least expensive and people put 9" axles under anything......

[TxCruzr]

When using the 3/4 ton brakes on a ff 14bolt, will a 15" rim fit?
This is the best looking braket so far. Now if only I can find a 14bolt :smokin:

[Phantom1016]

So what about e-brakes? Thinking when I tackle the MC on my TJ, might want to disk the rear as well, but I didnt want to mess with e brakes, any good easy ideas?

[Gravel Maker]

When using the 3/4 ton brakes on a ff 14bolt, will a 15" rim fit?
This is the best looking braket so far. Now if only I can find a 14bolt :smokin:

To fit aluminum you will have to get the shorty and trim the rotor 5/16".....

[Gravel Maker]

So what about e-brakes? Thinking when I tackle the MC on my TJ, might want to disk the rear as well, but I didnt want to mess with e brakes, any good easy ideas?

And will bolt right up......many people complain about the adjustability if it though.....

[TxCruzr]

To fit aluminum you will have to get the shorty and trim the rotor 5/16".....

They're 15" black rockcrawler rims. So they should fit with maybe a tad bit of grinding at most? Good to hear.

[Gravel Maker]

They're 15" black rockcrawler rims. So they should fit with maybe a tad bit of grinding at most? Good to hear.

But less than an 1/8".....

[monzter]

Got my brackets the other day, they look great, thanks alot!

[avainaffairs]

I only read through the first few pages so this may have been asked before....
Do you take PayPal?

[Gravel Maker]

I only read through the first few pages so this may have been asked before....
Do you take PayPal?

You never really know who you might hire so rather than put you at risk I only take CC's through PayPal. They have spent the 10 Billion on security, I'd come up a few dollars short on that one. All orders are taken from our website....Remember the discount code (PBB10) I will refund the difference in shipping.

[avainaffairs]

alright, seems easy enough. Thanks.
I guess I will have to get me a set of those too, looks nice.

[Gravel Maker]

alright, seems easy enough. Thanks.
I guess I will have to get me a set of those too, looks nice.

Getting them out with this mornings shipping.....

[Gravel Maker]

The bending is the easy part, if bending is good enough for every auto manufacturer in the world I think we will keep bending our brackets....

[bluewheelinYJ]

I have a ford D60 FF rear... I really like the idea of a bent bracket vs. spacers. do you have a bracket that will work for me and what caliper and rotor do i need to get to go with it?

[CJNTN]

I have a ford D60 FF rear... I really like the idea of a bent bracket vs. spacers. do you have a bracket that will work for me?

X2 except for Dodge D60 FF

[Gravel Maker]

I have a ford D60 FF rear... I really like the idea of a bent bracket vs. spacers. do you have a bracket that will work for me and what caliper and rotor do i need to get to go with it?

We are bringing out a whole mess of new brackets in just a few, watch for them! And of course they will be bent, we can bend.....:eek:

[Gravel Maker]

Its' pretty obvious everyone Should make them the "Factory" way, but not everyone Can......

[Gravel Maker]

Get Bent or stay home!:D

[Gravel Maker]

GM made about 10 million 14 Bolt axles, we still have a few without these brackets!:D

[Gravel Maker]

Everyone have a happy and safe holiday......

[Gravel Maker]

From us to you, be it safe and fun.....

[pholom]

I ordered a pair awhile ago shipped to alaska. They came the date that you told me and they look awesome! My caddy calipers fit perfect on the brackets and their just awesome! Heavy duty! 50 bucks is a steal for these professionaly built product!

If u need 14 bolt caliper brakets, Get them from Gravel Maker! Great product!

[the freeak]

We are bringing out a whole mess of new brackets in just a few, watch for them! And of course they will be bent, we can bend.....:eek:

Will those "soon to be released brackets" include any for a Rear Dana 70?:D

Let me know...

Chris

[Gravel Maker]

Will those "soon to be released brackets" include any for a Rear Dana 70?:D

Let me know...

Chris

But it seems possible....we will see next week.

[Gravel Maker]

They look good so far.....now lets see how they work.....

[DHONDAGOD]

Dan, I already have a set of your 14bolt brackets and they are the bomb... NICE product....


I am patiently waiting now for the D70 brackets as I just purchased a 70-9" hybred for the rear of my wifes buggy build.... Please PM me when these are avail?

Thanks in advance

Chris:cool2:

[Gravel Maker]

We will try and keep them coming.....

[Gravel Maker]

I am cracking the whip, trying for Friday on the D70, I have my fingers crossed.....

[Gravel Maker]

Before Festivus......

[Gravel Maker]

The ones that make it easy! And they don't break your wallet either!

[Gravel Maker]

We have a new stack of 200 pair we want to get out of the way, and they are too heavy to move!

[Gravel Maker]

About a week and a half before we have them in stock and available to sell.....turned out simple, there is always a simple way to do it if you think about it long enough. BTW, they are bent for strength!:D

[Sandcruiser]

I'd sure like a pair for a Landcruiser rear axle (hj60) that can accomodate an Isuzu or Tacoma caliper...

[Gravel Maker]

I'd sure like a pair for a Landcruiser rear axle (hj60) that can accomodate an Isuzu or Tacoma caliper...

But only for the Chevy Caliper, so far.....I don't think it should be too challenging to make them for Taco Brakes.....I will look into it.

[Sandcruiser]

or for the 4runner brakes. or hilux brakes... I'm pretty sure all of the above are the same discs/calipers.

[Gravel Maker]

But I think it will have to wait until after the holidays.....

[Gravel Maker]

Brake Brackets make a wonderful gift!

[Gravel Maker]

3 D60 Brackets late next week.....

[the freeak]

PM me when the Dana 70 brackets are available?

I have some other things I need too!:D :D :D

[BMFmike]

Brackets are uber beef! Thanks again.

[bluewheelinYJ]

Do you have the brackets for a rear 60 ff yet??

[35xj]

are you making a yota mini truck caliper bracket with anyhting other than the taco caliper? chevy stuff?
thanks. dave

[Gravel Maker]

are you making a yota mini truck caliper bracket with anyhting other than the taco caliper? chevy stuff?
thanks. dave

They used Chevy Front 1/2 ton 4x4 calipers, The problem we had was everyone wanted the Toyota after we introduced it. We might reintroduce them if the demand is high enough. However, the real reason we went with the Toy caliper is that is was designed for a light truck and the Chevy 1/2 ton was for a 5500 lb truck so the rear brakes were stronger than the front and that is hard to adjust out of.....

And the D60's are coming, pretty sure we will not make Christmas at this point.....

D70's still might.....

[Gravel Maker]

They are looking good so far, we plan to test for a couple of weeks before release and it is damm busy during the holidays. It was hard enough to find one on a street rig.....

[the freeak]

Send 'em to me!

I think you have my address on file.:D

Chris

[Gravel Maker]

Didn't know you had a D70, but if you were testing them you wouldn't have needed to buy them....

[the freeak]

Well, PLEASE make sure I know when they are available to ship.

I will be needing some other things too...Diff covers for a 60, and some brackets too.

Thanks,

Chris

[Gravel Maker]

The rest of you watch here.....

[Gravel Maker]

And they are easier to wrap for Christmas without spacers to worry about:D

[Gravel Maker]

But we'll see about the Festivus shipping if they get here then.....

[Gravel Maker]

Well, PLEASE make sure I know when they are available to ship.

I will be needing some other things too...Diff covers for a 60, and some brackets too.

Thanks,

Chris

We may be able to work something out.....:D

[the freeak]

I will call tonight when i get home!

Talk to you then!

chris.

[BMFNTOY]

hey Dan, got bolt on brackets for a Dodge D60 FF rear yet? I need a pair bad!

Thanks
Jeff

[Gravel Maker]

But the holidays have put us behind on the new releases.....soon.

[Gravel Maker]

Yep, I'm working......Need 2 more employees asap!

[Gravel Maker]

Seems we got a few sheets of crappy steel and the bends sprang back every which way, completely unpredictable.....at least the supplier ate that one, 6 sheets of 3/8" isn't cheap!

[jpnbren]

gravel i would like a pair of the 14 bolt brackets can i order here or on your site what is best?

thanks bren

[Gravel Maker]

gravel i would like a pair of the 14 bolt brackets can i order here or on your site what is best?

thanks bren

We are on 19 sites and there is no good way of keeping up with each one...... for the discount plug in PBB10 in the coupon/discount code box when you checkout, it is good for anything and everything.

[jpnbren]

thanks

[Gravel Maker]

thanks

So these will fly Wenesday.....

[BMFNTOY]

hey Dan, got bolt on brackets for a Dodge D60 FF rear yet? I need a pair bad!

Thanks
Jeff

Any word on these yet?

thanks
Jeff

[Gravel Maker]

Any word on these yet?

thanks
Jeff

I have a cutter in the Midwest doing these and not keeping up with what I give him to do, I think I am going to have to cut him off entirely and go to one of the others I use. We use 5 different cutters at times to keep up with volume and to not keep all the eggs in one basket, so to speak.....I hope we can have them within another week.

[Gravel Maker]

Rip that flange off and use the weld on......They are for the same calipers, just not bolt on, cheaper too!

[jpnbren]

gravel i dont need those brackets for a week or two if someone is in a hurry you can push mine back:beer:

[Gravel Maker]

That is only for the D60 brackets we are developing, 14's are in stock.

BTW, anyone saying our brackets are unsafe because they are bent has never looked under every car and truck made for the last 50 years, thats simply bull****! Why this goes on is beyond me......

Some people can't seem to compete without slinging mud.

[Gravel Maker]

Do it from the start, don't change the story midstream, thats what I believe in......

We have over 800 pair of these in use today, period......:smokin:

BTW, this has Always been our price its not some short term gimmick.....And we make money on them, we don't charge $60-80 and say thats fair, we Always charge a Fair price and don't need to play that Short Term Offer Game.....

[Gravel Maker]

I declare myself the winner because 30 degrees is not a tight bend, and 3/8" is not sheet stock, so there!:D

[tonka22]

hey would you have a pic of these installed ? will they work witht he 14bff rear?

[YYYJ]

I just orded some from the website...

Thanks guys and I hope they get here soon.

[Gravel Maker]

And there are a bunch all over the net, I will post some tommorrow when I am at the office.

[jpnbren]

thanks so much for the speedy service they fit perfect to my 14bolt thanks again your great to work with.

[Gravel Maker]

thanks so much for the speedy service they fit perfect to my 14bolt thanks again your great to work with.

We do try!

[Gravel Maker]

to strive to be the best, always.....

[lizard lips]

thanks for the great service. pretty quick even at the holiday time of the year

[pik]

Hey Dan, Looking for a set of bolt-on brakets for rear Dodge dana 60. Let me know when they are available.

Thank you

[Gravel Maker]

Hey Dan, Looking for a set of bolt-on brakets for rear Dodge dana 60. Let me know when they are available.

Thank you

I usually announce new things here first!

[Gravel Maker]

100 pair are inroute from my bender but I only have 6 pair left for the time being.....Hurry.

[cj8scrambld]

Just placed an order.......Now I am thinking does it matter as to which 14FF rear....like C&C (which I have), SRW or dually?

Also I entered the code PBB10....but your shipping qoute didn't change.....?

Thanks!

[Gravel Maker]

Just placed an order.......Now I am thinking does it matter as to which 14FF rear....like C&C (which I have), SRW or dually?

Also I entered the code PBB10....but your shipping qoute didn't change.....?

Thanks!

The software cannot recognize when something shipped alone can fit in an envelope.

[cj8scrambld]

The software cannot recognize when something shipped alone can fit in an envelope.

Thanks....I just got an email from PayPal stating that refund....wasn't really looking for it....
............I really wanted to know about any differences with the brackets going on a 14FF C&C, SRW, or DRW. I have the C&C and some competitors have different brackets offered for the SRW/C&C vs the DRW rears....or something like that?
Thanks!!!!

[Gravel Maker]

I do not have a DRW axle here to check them out on but they do also fit the SF 14's too. Looks like I had better get a DRW axle .....

[Gravel Maker]

If you want something done right, we have it here. If some idiot wants to imply bending 3/8" plate at a 30 degree angle is dangerous, let him! I say thats Bull and thats all I need to say......I think anyone looking at these has enough sense to see that.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=270981&stc=1&d=1162691136

Does that look like a sharp angle to you?

[Gravel Maker]

If you want something done right, we have it here. If some idiot wants to imply bending 3/8" plate at a 30 degree angle is dangerous, let him! I say thats Bull and thats all I need to say......I think anyone looking at these has enough sense to see that.

How long are these on sale? They aren't on sale, this is the normal price

[Gravel Maker]

If you want something done right, we have it here. If some idiot wants to imply bending 3/8" plate at a 30 degree angle is dangerous, let him! I say thats Bull and thats all I need to say......I think anyone looking at these has enough sense to see that.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=270981&stc=1&d=1162691136

Does that look like a sharp angle to you?

No, it isn't......30 degrees.....

[Gravel Maker]

These are simply the best and the fairest price.

Quality, Strength, Value!

[Gravel Maker]

Watch for more.....

[BMFNTOY]

Are the D70 ones ready yet? How about the Dodge D60FF rears?
Eagerly awaiting both!

thanks
Jeff

[Gravel Maker]

Are the D70 ones ready yet? How about the Dodge D60FF rears?
Eagerly awaiting both!

thanks
Jeff

Give me a call Jeff, we had to make a tiny change to the D70 and begin the testing period again, damm insurance companies! My insurance company dosen't really want us to sell Brake parts so they make us jump through lots of hoops before we release new ones.

[BMFNTOY]

Give me a call Jeff, we had to make a tiny change to the D70 and begin the testing period again, damm insurance companies! My insurance company dosen't really want us to sell Brake parts so they make us jump through lots of hoops before we release new ones.

I just picked up my D70 today and pulled the drums and seperated the hubs from them......all I need now is the brackets (I already have the calipers and rotors!) to complete the disc swap! Can I call on weekends or only during the week?

Jeff

[Gravel Maker]

doing this is part of what I call work!

[Gravel Maker]

Drives me crazy!

Brake Brackets here, we got your brackets!

[Bellboy]

Ordered mine today.

[cj8scrambld]

Dan,
Got my brackets yesterday...one word "Beefy". I am not worried about the "bend" being a bad thing...AT ALL!

My concern though (regarding recent posts with another "brand") is the hubs they fit on? I had inquired if these would fit the dually/C&C hubs (which I have) but I see in your pics that you have them mounted on SRW hubs. It appears the rotor's placement will be further inboard than these brackets will accomodate....? I do not have my C&C 14FF near me at the moment (and this is my 1st time playing with the 14FF)....wish I did as I could mok it up for you, you had said to my inquiry regarding the different hubs "Looks like I had better get a DRW axle". If they do not fit can I exchange them, it may wind up being a set of your weld on brackets? Thanks for the beefy products!

[Gravel Maker]

Dan,
Got my brackets yesterday...one word "Beefy". I am not worried about the "bend" being a bad thing...AT ALL!

My concern though (regarding recent posts with another "brand") is the hubs they fit on? I had inquired if these would fit the dually/C&C hubs (which I have) but I see in your pics that you have them mounted on SRW hubs. It appears the rotor's placement will be further inboard than these brackets will accomodate....? I do not have my C&C 14FF near me at the moment (and this is my 1st time playing with the 14FF)....wish I did as I could mok it up for you, you had said to my inquiry regarding the different hubs "Looks like I had better get a DRW axle". If they do not fit can I exchange them, it may wind up being a set of your weld on brackets? Thanks for the beefy products!

Give me a call....

[cj8scrambld]

I'll try and give you a call tomorrow. I had edited my post above to show you what/where/why I am thinking "now" about the differences in hubs. I know I should have realized this sooner.....the hubs and their different rotor mounting planes. As far as I know the difference between the SRW and C&C are the hubs when referring to the width. The DRW P/U's have the same C&C hubs but have a wider axle housing to begin with to give a wider overall width than both the SRW and C&C rears. Please (anyone) correct me if I'm wrong so I'll know in the future. Yes, my info can from Billa's 14 bolt bible. Thanks again. John

[Earl87gta]

Do you make a set for the eaton rear?
Thanks Earl

[Gravel Maker]

Do you make a set for the eaton rear?
Thanks Earl

The 14 Bolt FF and Eaton axles have the same offset and bolt pattern....

[Earl87gta]

Thanks I didnt know that I knew some part from the 14 would work but didnt know the break brakets would. Now I know were my tax money is going. One last thing what is the diffrence between the the 70s modle cady calipers and the 80s. does the calier not open enought to use on the 3/4 chevy roters? just wondering seems like you can get the new style easier. Speedway sells them at a good price to use on 12bolt brake convertions.
Thanks Earl.

[Bellboy]

Got mine yesterday!

[BUDSTER]

Got any for the 9"?

[Gravel Maker]

Got any for the 9"?

Have it ready now....call me and we can talk rotors.

['97 V8]

Would these wrok on the DRW 14 bolt? If so i'll take a set.

[Gravel Maker]

Would these wrok on the DRW 14 bolt? If so i'll take a set.


Give me a call.....

[Gravel Maker]

Just to develop some more things with! Time to play!

[Gravel Maker]

Must be some reason:D

[ridgerunner67]

Will Your Weld On Brackets Work On A Drw 14 Bolt But Running Single Wheel?

[Gravel Maker]

Will Your Weld On Brackets Work On A Drw 14 Bolt But Running Single Wheel?

Talk axle diameters.....

[Jeepermat]

Will these work with a DRW axle with SRW hubs?
They dont look like they will, but I thought it would be worth asking.
If no then do you have a weld on bracket? If so how much
Thanks
Matt

On edit- I saw you answered this question in the post above, I guess thats what I get for only reading the first 100 replies, I will call you monday

[Jeepermat]

Just ordered mine, thanks!

[Gravel Maker]

Seriously, there isn't anything wrong with the others available, these are simply easier to use and less expensive to buy. I wouldn't buy someone elses' if it were only 1/4" thick, but if it was 3/8" thick also and the same price there isn't anything wrong with them, these are just easier to install......And maybe a little bit stronger:D .......

[Gravel Maker]

Always choose strength!

[pholom]

Could a 15 inch rim be used with the 14 bolt brakets and caddy caliper?

[KyTrash]

i have a swr 14 bolt,need price shipped to 42518. Thanks.:D :D

[Gravel Maker]

i have a swr 14 bolt,need price shipped to 42518. Thanks.:D :D


The website will charge you $9.40 for shipping but we will refund $4.40 because it only costs' us that much to ship them. Use PBB10 when you check out to get the 10% discount......

[BMFNTOY]

D70's available yet??

thanks
Jeff

[Gravel Maker]

D70's available yet??

thanks
Jeff

And we can see what we can do.....

[BMFNTOY]

And we can see what we can do.....

I'll give ya a call tomorrow and see when I can come by

thanks
Jeff

[Gravel Maker]

Get'em while they are hot!

[Gravel Maker]

Get'em while they are hot!

Had some backordered and 13 orders yesterday, I have already reordered from the bender......

We have sold over 1400 pair of these since their introduction around a year ago! Almost 400 pair this year alone! These are the brackets you want and the price can't be beaten.....:D

[Gravel Maker]

Had some backordered and 13 orders yesterday, I have already reordered from the bender......

We have sold over 1400 pair of these since their introduction around a year ago! Almost 400 pair this year alone! These are the brackets you want and the price can't be beaten.....:D


At these prices we don't need to put them on sale to be the fairest price, it is simply less expensive to bend & 3/8" can take a 30 degree bend eyes closed!

[Gravel Maker]

Maybe rubithon, I hope, I've got 3 vehicles at the 3/4 done stage but nothing to drive:(

[Gravel Maker]

Maybe I'l take 15 minutes off Saturday, If I can squeeze it in......

We are finally getting situated well enough in the new shop so that we can get back to the R&D end of things and get back to work on new Brake Brackets. I have 10 or 11 on my list to complete ASAP.....Watch for them, the prices will continue to be unbeatable.:D

[Gravel Maker]

We have now sold 1500 pair of these! They are the ones you want! When I designed these I really had no idea how many of you were sitting on the sidelines waiting for these.....

[theydontstop]

The opposite of this has been asked, so how will they work running DRW hubs on a SRW axle?

[bluewheelinYJ]

I need some dana 60 ff brackets, what do you have???

[Gravel Maker]

The opposite of this has been asked, so how will they work running DRW hubs on a SRW axle?

I can't say I have tried that combination, plenty going the other way have been done but I don't have any dually hubs to try it on. I believe it will be a larger offset by ~5/8". Any help out there?

I need some dana 60 ff brackets, what do you have???

We have finished setting up the new shop and have 16 axles in the shop to make alot of interesting new items, those will be one of them but we don't have them now except for the weld on ($36).

[bluewheelinYJ]

What calipers and rotors do you recommend using with your weld on brackets?? Is there any pros or cons of using the weld on versus the bolt ons.

[Gravel Maker]

What calipers and rotors do you recommend using with your weld on brackets?? Is there any pros or cons of using the weld on versus the bolt ons.

Personally, if you can weld I would always recommend the weld on over the bolt on for cost and the finished look. You can just cut off the backing plate from the drum brakes. Also, the weld on can be made to work with just about any axle.

[Gravel Maker]

Personally, if you can weld I would always recommend the weld on over the bolt on for cost and the finished look. You can just cut off the backing plate from the drum brakes. Also, the weld on can be made to work with just about any axle.

Thats right, the weld on models are self centering. You would put the rotor and mount the caliper on the bracket with a connected line, don't bother bleeding but touch the brakes and the bracket will show you where it needs to be. make sure it is centered on the pins and tack them on. Remove the caliper and rotor and weld them up where they wanted to go. Pretty easy....

[theydontstop]

I can't say I have tried that combination, plenty going the other way have been done but I don't have any dually hubs to try it on. I believe it will be a larger offset by ~5/8". Any help out there?


When I get to this point(soon) and if you don't know by then, I'll find out what kind of offset and let you know.

[bluewheelinYJ]

Do you also use the '75 3/4 ton chevy front rotor??

[Gravel Maker]

Do you also use the '75 3/4 ton chevy front rotor??


That caliper was used on many different vehicles but the '75 is the one I got when I initially designed these.

[KyTrash]

Hey I got my brackets today,these babys are heavy. They should stand up to years of abuse. Thanks for the great deal,chalk it up for another satisfied customer.

[Pooze]

Looking for weld on for a corp 14dually and dana 60 front calipers going on a fj40 96150

[Gravel Maker]

Looking for weld on for a corp 14dually and dana 60 front calipers going on a fj40 96150

I know we can help you on the 14, got a couple of questions on the front end....

[Gravel Maker]

This is not a sale, this is the price we have always sold them to Pirate members (over 1500 pair in the last year).......And of course they are bent, we bend because we can! I have found companies that do not bend things simply don't have the skill required to bend accurately. One of the local Laser shops keeps asking me to let them make something, I have seen their work and prices, no thanks! It is pretty hard to find a company that can avoid the excuse "within tolerances". When you find one that can do it you stick with them. I have been using 4 shops in the midwest, ex Detroit contract shops that lost work to China, shops that are big enough to not use a broken down 20 year old laser and smart enough to understand what I require of them. And lastly, shops that provide American jobs, not Chinese :( jobs and not illegal alien :eek: jobs but American jobs!

BTW, forget the hype about "Sharp Bends", i agree with that in its entirety but these are bent at less than a 30 degree angle, ignore scare sales tactics......just a bunch of bull!

[Gravel Maker]

I think I will only work 10 hours today.....

[Gravel Maker]

Whats 11 hours between friends......

My son got a new toy last week! '69 FJ55 with a ton of rust......but he traded for it......getting a 454, T400, & 205 with a 14 bolt & D60......Now where should we get the axle stuff from?

He is 14 and is willing to do a ton of work to have the best rig he can afford (he's paying for it), wants to turn it into a Crew Cab convertable.....He is on spring break this week so he can get started cutting!

[LT1CJ]

Hey Dan, Got a weld on bracket for a Ford 9" using the 75 chevy calipers? Thanks, John

[Gravel Maker]

We have the weld on available in 2.75", 3", 3.25", & 3.5"......We can fit up just about anything in a weld on....

[Gravel Maker]

I personally believe that if you can weld they should be the first choice, they are a very clean application.....

[LT1CJ]

Got my weld on caliper brackets and spring perches yesterday. Awesome quality and unbelievable shipping time. Ordered on Tuesday got them on Thursday and I live on the east coast! You have my future business. Thanks for the great products and service!

[Gravel Maker]

Got my weld on caliper brackets and spring perches yesterday. Awesome quality and unbelievable shipping time. Ordered on Tuesday got them on Thursday and I live on the east coast! You have my future business. Thanks for the great products and service!


But we try!

[Gravel Maker]

This coming Friday for the first round.......the Ford D70 will be the first.

And YES, they are different........:p Whatever brand the D70 came out of has a different mounting setup, don't try a 1 size fits all, they don't.

[Gravel Maker]

And ALL of them will be bent........Might even bend some flat ones and then bend them back just for fun!:laughing:

[KyTrash]

Hey Dan, I need another set of brackets.My buddy Moe saw mine and just had to have them. So send me another set. Thanks.