Northern Utah BS thread
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From: Taylorsville, UT
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I did not know I needed to look at the positioning of the lugs on the knuckle. As it turns out, the lugs were clocked differently so the caliper sits higher up than originally. Not by a lot, but enough that it does not properly clear the "C" when turning, and the arm that is supposed to go on the flat top would have to be heavily trimmed to go on. We ended up drilling a second set of holes in the caliper bracket to make it mount in the approximate stock location. It took a while, but turned out pretty good.
The flat tops are on, now I need to get the arm (ordered last week, but not here yet) then measure for the links. So close!
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From: Salt Lake City, UT
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Well, it almost went without a hitch...
I did not know I needed to look at the positioning of the lugs on the knuckle. As it turns out, the lugs were clocked differently so the caliper sits higher up than originally. Not by a lot, but enough that it does not properly clear the "C" when turning, and the arm that is supposed to go on the flat top would have to be heavily trimmed to go on. We ended up drilling a second set of holes in the caliper bracket to make it mount in the approximate stock location. It took a while, but turned out pretty good.
The flat tops are on, now I need to get the arm (ordered last week, but not here yet) then measure for the links. So close!
I did not know I needed to look at the positioning of the lugs on the knuckle. As it turns out, the lugs were clocked differently so the caliper sits higher up than originally. Not by a lot, but enough that it does not properly clear the "C" when turning, and the arm that is supposed to go on the flat top would have to be heavily trimmed to go on. We ended up drilling a second set of holes in the caliper bracket to make it mount in the approximate stock location. It took a while, but turned out pretty good.
The flat tops are on, now I need to get the arm (ordered last week, but not here yet) then measure for the links. So close!
I never had an issue...
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From: Taylorsville, UT
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
My other knuckle that I can't use was clocked right. I had not read about this issue anywhere, although I had seen one clocked differently before. On the old 76 fullsize cherokee we had, they were clocked similarly, but it was because it had drum brakes up front. That was extremely rare, so I did not think I would see another one. But who knows, maybe certain Ford or Chevy knuckles are in that position for other reasons. I have no idea what vehicle these came off.
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From: Salt Lake City, UT
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
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From: Salt Lake City, UT
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
My other knuckle that I can't use was clocked right. I had not read about this issue anywhere, although I had seen one clocked differently before. On the old 76 fullsize cherokee we had, they were clocked similarly, but it was because it had drum brakes up front. That was extremely rare, so I did not think I would see another one. But who knows, maybe certain Ford or Chevy knuckles are in that position for other reasons. I have no idea what vehicle these came off.
Tons of info... but I am sure you already know everything you need to!
http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/flatop_knucles.html
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From: Salt Lake City, UT
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Mike and dino have all the pic I tasked him to load them hope he got a shot of my tire off the ground at least 3 feet in the air if he didnt dev daddy knows what im talking about and tristin
So I dont think tristin likes wheeling with me I scare him lol he says I give him heart burn lol
So I dont think tristin likes wheeling with me I scare him lol he says I give him heart burn lol
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From: Utardiland
Year: whats left of a 91
Model: Cherokee
Engine: one that makes noise
Well, it almost went without a hitch...
I did not know I needed to look at the positioning of the lugs on the knuckle. As it turns out, the lugs were clocked differently so the caliper sits higher up than originally. Not by a lot, but enough that it does not properly clear the "C" when turning, and the arm that is supposed to go on the flat top would have to be heavily trimmed to go on. We ended up drilling a second set of holes in the caliper bracket to make it mount in the approximate stock location. It took a while, but turned out pretty good.
The flat tops are on, now I need to get the arm (ordered last week, but not here yet) then measure for the links. So close!
I did not know I needed to look at the positioning of the lugs on the knuckle. As it turns out, the lugs were clocked differently so the caliper sits higher up than originally. Not by a lot, but enough that it does not properly clear the "C" when turning, and the arm that is supposed to go on the flat top would have to be heavily trimmed to go on. We ended up drilling a second set of holes in the caliper bracket to make it mount in the approximate stock location. It took a while, but turned out pretty good.
The flat tops are on, now I need to get the arm (ordered last week, but not here yet) then measure for the links. So close!
good to hear its finally getting progress made on it tho
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From: herriman
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Ya that and some lower gears I want 456 gears
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From: vernal, utah
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0