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Old 03-23-2015, 06:59 PM
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Ok so I thank I have it figured out. When you turn full lock the caliper hits the c-gusset and compress's the caliper, Just like you would when putting on new front pads. Then when you go to use the brakes again your caliper has to adjust just like it does when you put on new pads. After the caliper re-adjusts you have brakes again.

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I got mine in on Saturday. I have to relocate the trac bar to get my steering back. Before I did the steering I noticed that my bottom caliper retaining bolt was catching the C gusset. Nothing a grinder cant fix. Just need to figure what to do with the trac bar.
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Originally Posted by timamybrown
When you had your c-gusset and front brake problem, was your caliper hanging up on the c-gusset? Or did it brake the rubber line? Just wondering because if i'm at full lock my caliper hits the c-gusset and my pedal will go to the floor, as soon as I straighten the wheel my pedals back.
Grind the gusset until you no interference. Very common problem you are having. And very dangerous.
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nice build man. glad to see another rockford xj.
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Originally Posted by XJBARTZ90
nice build man. glad to see another rockford xj.
Thanks!
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I got mine in on Saturday. I have to relocate the trac bar to get my steering back. Before I did the steering I noticed that my bottom caliper retaining bolt was catching the C gusset. Nothing a grinder cant fix. Just need to figure what to do with the trac bar.
are those softballs your bumpstops?!
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They sure are
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Haven't really done anything with Doom since Winterfest. Went to the Mopar Happening though with some buddies.



Lined up in the car show


James from Ares Fab


Brandon's rig aka Burrito


Rob's rig Pepper


My Jk


Lined up


Stroked and supercharged with Nitrous




Nice looking CJ


Loved this Power Wagon


Flexing on Burrito


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Wheeling pictures coming up after the weekend!
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Went wheeling over the weekend at the Badlands with some of my buds. It was so dang hot out that I've started working on a set of half doors for Doom.


























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Read through the build for probably the 25th time man. Great pictures from our wheeling trip, looking forward to the cliffs this saturday. Thanks for the help yesterday. Doom will always be my favorite build I have a feeling. So much awesomeness on one jeep.
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Originally Posted by Brandonrcm
Read through the build for probably the 25th time man. Great pictures from our wheeling trip, looking forward to the cliffs this saturday. Thanks for the help yesterday. Doom will always be my favorite build I have a feeling. So much awesomeness on one jeep.
Thanks man and no problem! 👍🏻

Couple videos from the last two times out wheeling


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What's going on? Update?
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What's going on? Update?
He moved to Arizona but the jeeps still at his buddies up here in IL. Last I heard t case issues
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reading this entire build has inspired me to start making some time for my 86.. definitely alot of help with ideas
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Originally Posted by bubbarules1958
What's going on? Update?
No updates since it's back home still.

Originally Posted by Brandonrcm
He moved to Arizona but the jeeps still at his buddies up here in IL. Last I heard t case issues
Tcase is correct along with some other piddley stuff.

Originally Posted by PNWpioneer
reading this entire build has inspired me to start making some time for my 86.. definitely alot of help with ideas
Glad you're planning on doing something with yours. Too many people dismiss the early XJ's, but they do work. Good luck on you build!


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