Is the 2003 caliper upgrade really worth it? I have a stripped caliper bolt hole, which I used an oversized bolt to secure the caliper. I'm trying to decide whether to install time inserts or do the upgrade. If I do the inserts, I'll be doing all four to help prevent this problem from happening again. I understand to do the upgrade I need the following; 2003 Durango 4x4 calipers, caliper brackets, rotors, brake pads and steering knuckle.
I haven't gotten much response on my question in the various forums I posted in. From what I can find, I need just the calipers, banjo bolts, brackets and knuckles. I can use my original control arms, ball joints and bearings. I'm going to the pick n pull this weekend to pick up these items and prep them for install. I'll start off with AZ rotors/pads, then upgrade when they wear out.

 

I posted at the DOC but with the server crash, not sure it was still there.

Is the stopping better? Yes. Is it worth the real trouble? I don't think so. Also I think the best result is actually a whole rear axle swap.

With all that said, I have done it. Mine was all mods to the stocker setup in all 4 corners.

IndyD

 

the caliper upgrade is not worth it just because of a stripped out bolt, just use the larger bolt or helicoil the stripped hole and keep going

now if you do ALOT Of towing and are concerned that is a different story

 

I'll tell you what was worth it...installing 2003 rear discs on my 1998 which had read drums.

It wasn't a simple bolt on though, since I had to move the backing plate / caliper mounting flange inward 3/4"...but once I did that, it was glorious.