Prepping an 8 3/4 Rear End...

MuuMuu101 said
I'm thinking, if it was a slant six car, that there may still be some meat on the shoes. If that's the case, I may just replace the wheel cylinders. I need to start looking into powder coating as well. When I redo my suspension, I'd like to at least get my K-frame and LCA's done.

Rear end carriers pop up quite frequently. I'll see if I stay with the 2.76 gears I have or buy something like a 3.55 in the future. However, if I go with turbos or boost in the future, I may just want the 2.76's. I'd sure like a sure grip though.

Why reuse the old pads that are have been sitting for who knows how long and who knows how they were driven. Keep in mind the old springs could be rusted and prone to breakage. When you can get a drum brake rebuild kit from auto zone for less than 30 bucks, I'd do it. Why risk the car or your safety on old crappy brakes to save 30 bucks? The drums can be turned down and should be. AIT ozone again can do this for 10 bucks