ZJ front brakes on XJ?
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From: Pasquotank, NC
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I've got a Dana 30 out of a 90 XJ with no brakes, and the brakes from a 96 ZJ. Will they work together? Will they fit up? Would bolt them together to find out, but they are not in the same place. Thanks all.
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Year: 94
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A 96 ZJ is a one piece like 91+ XJ.. can anyone verify or is my memory wrong?
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From: Pasquotank, NC
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I can verify the 90 axle is a 1 piece knuckle. I swapped the brakes from the 90 axle to a 97 XJ axle. That's why the 90 axle has no brakes! Rob Peter to pay Paul, as they say.
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From: Lost in the wilds of Virginia
Year: 1998 Classic (I'll get it running soon....) and 02 Grand
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
If it bothers you to take up their time and not buy, call your local NAPA, confirm the info, and buy from them.
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From: Pasquotank, NC
Year: 1990
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BUT the 90 IS a one piece knuckle, OverlandZJ is mistaken.
I hear ya on calling the dealership to verify part numbers. I typically avoid the dealership like the plague, but I am getting to a point with the jeep. I will have to hit them up on some items.
I hear ya on calling the dealership to verify part numbers. I typically avoid the dealership like the plague, but I am getting to a point with the jeep. I will have to hit them up on some items.


