emptypockets

That's the plan, man! Hoping I get them in sooner than later.

bubbarules1958

Did you buy your hub conversion new? What kind of information did it come with? Trying to figure out what the outers of made of. Sent them an E Mail but they haven't gotten back to me yet.

emptypockets

I got mine used. The guy basically gave me an exploded diagram with some part numbers. The outer stubs are chromoly and the hubs are an upgraded version of those offered in the Ranger.

bubbarules1958

Right on man. I printed the install instructions from there webpage. Came with parts numbers but most of them seem to be propriety. The only parts numbers that are available from a local parts store are the wheel bearings and races. You going to run anything bigger then a 33 on yours?

emptypockets

I'm going to be running 35's. A lot of the Wrangler guys run them with this size tire with no issues and I'm more of a technical wheeler than a gas stomper. I figure either it'll work or it won't, but at least it's off the shelf in my basement where it's resided for a few years.


Here are a couple of useful numbers if you don't already have them:
Wheel studs - 610-279 (Dorman)
Grease seal - 471272 (Timken)


You can run Wrangler (1990+) cast rotors with the center machined out as well. I'll have to find the exact specs and I'll edit with the info.

Edit 1 - "Rotor pilot hole must be machined to a diameter of 3.575" +/- .015" to fit the wheel hub."


Edit 2 - BTW, if you install the grease seal flush, it'll seize the bearing. I found this out the hard way. You want it left out just a smidge.

94XjSport94

I want to make it to winter fest one day.

emptypockets

You should try getting out for WF15. It's going to be our 15th anniversary and we're working to make it the best one to date!

Venture

If your going to swap in a 3.4. You should try to find a 700r4 out of a blazer, s10 or s15. And they are neutrally balanced so no fancy flex plates And then you can upgrade your transfer case to a c231 or c233. Transfer case will have to be 95 and older to work! The JB conversions makes a new front out put shaft for the TC.

bubbarules1958

what's the benefit of the wrangler rotors?

emptypockets

I'm happy with my TF and I already built a beefed up a 231J case that I'm running. Thanks for the input though!

94XjSport94

I'd love to. I'd have to ride with someone, there is no way I could haul mine up there.

You need to come to the Crawl this summer.

emptypockets

Cheaper than ordering the rotors specific to the conversion kit according to the guy I talked to, even with machining.

emptypockets

I keep wanting to go to the Crawl. I'm hoping I can make it out this year.


I'm sure you could find an open seat if you come out. I might have an open seat this year if my buddy brings his XJ this year.

bubbarules1958

What I got from typing in numbers on The Oriely's auto parts web page. These are numbers from the Alloy USA parts list. The only numbers that will cross reference with Oriely's

Seal Kit 8127356
Race 925447
Race 8127630
Bearing 3156052
Bearing 5356661
Seal 5356675

chipmaker

subbed for future reading. Only on page 14., but I'm digging your build so far