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SST343
10-15-2008, 11:40 AM
Does anyone make slotted 8 lug rotors for 3/4 ton trucks..??
FloridaFSJ
10-15-2008, 04:36 PM
You might try SSBC or Powerslot.
j20brett
10-15-2008, 06:38 PM
Cross reference regular rotors for a mid 80's k20 chevrolet 4x4...might be the same
Crash Dummy
10-15-2008, 10:27 PM
I got some cross drilled and slotted rotors for my 2002 Dodge 3/4 ton, from a place in Aneheim, Ca, and they were US made. I think I found them on e-bay
SST343
10-17-2008, 07:42 AM
j20brett,

I cross-referenced a 1985 K20 rotor with my J20 using Rock Auto and they match..!!

Thanks for a great tip.... never would have thought of it.

Both SSBC or Powerslot make good rotors - thanks to all who helped..!!

Steve
FSJ Guy
10-17-2008, 08:03 AM
Are they really worth it for a truck?

I have them on my '05 Impala. Not sure if it's the rotors or the ceramic brake pads.
j20brett
10-17-2008, 08:29 AM
Glad it worked for you...i thought they were the same. :thumbsup:
SST343
10-17-2008, 09:36 AM
FSJ Guy,

I have a set on my car. I used to have problems with the rotors warping but after switching to slotted rotors, no more problems. I also use ceramic brake pads, they seem to last longer but the best thing about them is almost no brake dust forms on my alloy wheels. Good stuff..! :thumbsup:
FSJ Guy
10-17-2008, 10:01 AM
FSJ Guy,

I have a set on my car. I used to have problems with the rotors warping but after switching to slotted rotors, no more problems. I also use ceramic brake pads, they seem to last longer but the best thing about them is almost no brake dust forms on my alloy wheels. Good stuff..! :thumbsup:

I meant to say in my original post that they work great and I wasn't sure if it was the rotors or the pads.

My car is notorious for warped rotors. Dunno why. The replacements are about 9 months old or so and are doing great (so far).
SST343
10-18-2008, 11:11 PM
If anyone is interested Powerslot is offering slotted rotors for 3/4 ton trucks - 8 lug. Thanks again to all.

http://198.173.64.150/powerslot_powerslotbrakerotors_JEEP_J20_1977_front .html#main
JeepsAndGuns
10-19-2008, 07:06 AM
I put some of the drilled/slotted rotors on the front of my YJ hopeomg I could cure a warping rotor problem. I also installed the ceramic pads. After a couple weeks, the new rotors were warped. I have just been living with it.

I have done the WJ (grand cherokee) knuckle swap on my YJ to get their larger 12in rotors and dual piston calipers, I got a little bit better brakes, but I also got their warping rotor problem. There is no fix that I have found.