Hey guys, Im just in the middle of swapping in a xj dana44 into my '98 XJ. I had the c8.25 before and the brake junction bolt is much bigger than the brake bolt needed for the d44. I know the breather fitting is also in a different location on the d44 but that should be fine as I am also installing an RE steel braided line with I am at this.



My question is can I just use any 1/4" thread shank bolt to hold down the block on the brake junction or does it need to be a special bolt with a hole in it?



As you can see in the pics, the c8.25 bolt is about 3/8" bolt shank, and the hole on the d44 is about 1/4".





The dana44, you can see the new steel braided line I am also installing now, but not sure if using a tiny 1/4" shank bolt through that big hole will be ok..? Seems like ill just have to find a long 1/4" bolt and use a big washer







The c8.25 with the bigger bolt and breather integrated into it:









I also need to run all new hard lines as the 8.25 ones were junk and seized at the drum. Im guessing I will just measure them out and a parts store can supply them with the ends fitted on the lines?

 

Short bolt so axle contact does not become a issue apply some sealent to threads to prevent water ingestion hook up vent should be good to go.

 

Ok cool. The only purpose of the bolt through the brake line junction block is to hold it in place right..? Just thinking if I use a small shank bolt through that big hole it may move around a bit especially if it gets hit by anything on the trail