XJ Front Axle Disconnect Lines (restored)
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From: Good 'ol WI
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Thanks. Basically took care bending new brake tubing (3/16") in the shape of each line as close as possible. Didn't use a bender, quicker to bend around different size sockets ..clamped in a vice. Once satisfied with the shape, cut and brazed each line onto the 'good' (non-rusted) section of line as you can see. Then cut/brazed the triangle fitting on the end. A little final torch heating for final tweaking and prime with some no-rust Zinc Chromate primer ..and a dash of silver for looks. Wa-la!!
I coulda just cut off the rust part and run hoses to the axle, but was due for a quick-hit fab project. Looking back I probably should have made all new lines instead of grafting onto the old, but that would have meant a trip to the store for more brake tubing.
I coulda just cut off the rust part and run hoses to the axle, but was due for a quick-hit fab project. Looking back I probably should have made all new lines instead of grafting onto the old, but that would have meant a trip to the store for more brake tubing.
Last edited by Jeepwalker; Nov 8, 2019 at 07:50 PM.
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