Tincture77
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My 73 t'all 1110 2wd has a fa-1 front axle with the 11x3 lockheed system. Parts for this system are mostly unavailable. The bendix system on the other hand has all regular service parts still available. I think the bendix was used on 1010's with front drums. If I get a pair of backplates and associated hardware could I convert to the bendix system? Is it a direct bolt on, as I have read somewhere that the I-beam axle could be ordered with any brake system. As far as I can tell, they both use the same drum, therfore I could use the same hub. And yes, I've already looked extensively into a disc brake conversion, but for the I-beam axles it is more difficult due to hub/bearing limitations. I plan on keeping this truck for a long time so, since parts are still avail. For the bendix it seems like a good alternative.