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AERO STAR FINNED DRUM UPGRADE

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AERO STAR FINNED DRUM UPGRADE

Hi Guys,

It's a popular thing around the net that you can upgrade your rear 10" drums to finned drums with those from the 93-97 Aerostar.

I have a '99 4x4, 4.0L, XLT Super Cab with the Offroad package. THE AEROSTAR DRUMS DO NOT FIT!

Center hub hole is too small. What's worse is I bought AC Delco drums, the castings are super rough, they didn't machine the mating surface to the axle flange so it's super rough like a brick, and the material in that area is significantly thinner than the drums I'm trying to replace.

So look, I tow a small RV trailer with mine, I thought this might be worth my time. But to be honest my trailer has brakes so I've never experienced brake fade. Now I have to return these and get the proper drums *sigh*.

Would not recommend 0/5 stars.

That is all, enjoy this information.
 
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