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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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ok i looked i swear i looked in all the forums and even googled it i cant find it. but i would like to do the drum to disc convertion on my 99 xj
im pretty sure i have the dana 35 i dont do any wheelin other then chicago winter driving which i guess is kinda wheelin lol... i need to know what year zj's would work or i read that ford crown vics would work to or any make model or year vehicles that would be cheapest and easiest to convert
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 12:05 AM
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Late 95 to 98 ZJs, either Dana 35 or 44 will work but if you have a 35 the 35 version will be easier. Try to get the porportion valve as well.
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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I swap to disk brakes on my 1999 xj around two weeks ago and working very good without proportion valve
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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I didn't use the valve either but the rear brakes will rub all the time due to the pressure the drums needed and disc don't and the pads will wear faster. Also you tend to nose dive a bit more without the valve.
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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I have a 8.25 in both of my xjs what would be recommended with it?
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Old Oct 24, 2010 | 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Weou09
I have a 8.25 in both of my xjs what would be recommended with it?
here is some links to some good write-ups for you:

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/re...-8-25-a-57807/

http://www.stu-offroad.com/suspension/d35disc/d35-1.htm
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