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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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They are the zj setup. Sourced it from big David on here. Not sure about the dimensions, but I'm headed down to the garage in a bit and I'll get some pics of the size.
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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Over 11. Bout 11 + 3/16

11.2" sounds familiar
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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Thanks, 11.2", that helps.

I found some 13.2" vented front and 11.8" vented rears I want to try and adapt to 'RaceXJ' but the fronts need 17"+ wheels to clear. Lucky us.

I also have a set from BigDavid in a box waiting for springtime for the other jeep.

I don't remember what the front rotors diameter is?
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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I believe the stock fronts are in the same 11.2 range actually. They just have a lot more pad contact than the rears. I'm going to a 12.x in the front so I can keep my 15" drag wheels. If it wasn't for me replacing and upgrading everything, I would just leave the stock fronts. Seeing how I don't like doing 130+ on 100k mile jeep front end components I might as well upgrade everything while is getting replaced. The aftermarket is so cheap, the is normallylittle to no price difference between upgrading or replacing.
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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Threw the other bearing/seal/backing plate on.
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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Pretty much got this done, I've just been working on it for like 15-20 mins a night. No big hurry. One of my stock lines busted on me, so I'm redoing that, which is no biggie, plus I'm still thinking about my diff cover options, I really wasn't happy with how rusty that one was. Can't decide between modding another one, or going aftermarket
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by mountaineerjeff
I might as well upgrade everything while is getting replaced. The aftermarket is so cheap, the is normallylittle to no price difference between upgrading or replacing.

UPGRADE!!! Lol
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by bigredlimited88
UPGRADE!!! Lol
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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Ah flux.

It ain't the prettiest, but it's better than round 1 and it's not like it is anythinng structural.
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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Still no threaded fill, but it'll do
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Old Nov 30, 2013 | 08:03 AM
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I think this might be the first time I've had a rear diff that doesn't leak
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Old Nov 30, 2013 | 09:09 PM
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well the driver side line broke first. then i went to bleed the brakes so i could go on a test drive after i swapped the prop valve, and the passenger started leaking, so i called it an early night.
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 07:24 PM
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Well I've worked out the details for my brake lines,shocks, and rear suspension.

Just waiting on shipping.

I know what I'm doing up front for suspension, just got to buy the coils.

Still need to get 100% set on front steering and brakes. Pretty sure which direction I'm heading, but nothing is set til I place an order.
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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WJ knuckles and brakes with 12" rotors are a nice upgrade.
13.2" Mustang rotors and calipers are the next level, Go big or go home!
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 09:10 PM
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im planning 12" sport trac rotors with cobra R calipers. that way I can still fit inside my 15" 'skinnies' honestly the brakes I have now are substantial for how light my jeep is, but since the cost between upgrade and replacement is the same, I might as well upgrade. I dont want to go any larger than that due to weight, and wheel selection. I can already lock the wheels up, and brake fade hasnt been an issue. Honestly Im not terribly hard on my brakes, actually barely use them. I normally just down shift.
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