Replace & Upgrade - MJ Build
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
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Thanks to GarrettFab for prepping my D44 for me! It got new seals, IRO truss welded on, brakes are going on tomorrow, and it should (hopefully) be installed by noon. We're also eliminating that pesky proportioning block from the rear by running a new hard brake line from the front metering block straight to the new 22" Rubicon Express braided stainless rear soft line. He had to do some grinding for clearance that didn't come out the prettiest due to the time constraints I imposed, but it's almost ready. I'll be very happy having this under the Jeep for the drive back to Cleveland next week, and even happier having it there when I haul the motorcycle back to Maryland.
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The welds absolutely make up for the grinding:
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And when I got home from the shop, I scraped all this out of my cross member with a flathead:
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The welds absolutely make up for the grinding:
Attachment 193736
And when I got home from the shop, I scraped all this out of my cross member with a flathead:
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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Nope, just gonna plug the failsafe line since they usually don't work anyway. XJ blocks fail over time, too, and they tend to lose their rear brakes.
Don't worry about it, bud. I know the thought was there.
Don't worry about it, bud. I know the thought was there.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
**** **** **** **** **** **** ****.
Trussed D44 is installed. Had to clearance the truss for my SUA u-bolts since it was designed for an XJ.
Rear proportioning valve is bypassed, and I have rear brakes for the first time in months.
Rear driveshaft is too long.
Front driveshaft is making a ton of noise in 4WD. Seems to be a bang with each rotation of the shaft. Loud inside, quiet outside. Increases with speed; upshift doesn't slow it down.
Truck is parked at the shop. Getting driveshaft shortened tomorrow before work. Removing old brake hardware and touching up paint on cuts, grinds, and welds on Friday. Hopefully driving it again Friday. CPO swap meet on Saturday. I'll be in 2WD after that until further notice.
****.
Oh, and my D44 got dropped on my fingertip when we were positioning it. That's been fun.
Trussed D44 is installed. Had to clearance the truss for my SUA u-bolts since it was designed for an XJ.
Rear proportioning valve is bypassed, and I have rear brakes for the first time in months.
Rear driveshaft is too long.
Front driveshaft is making a ton of noise in 4WD. Seems to be a bang with each rotation of the shaft. Loud inside, quiet outside. Increases with speed; upshift doesn't slow it down.
Truck is parked at the shop. Getting driveshaft shortened tomorrow before work. Removing old brake hardware and touching up paint on cuts, grinds, and welds on Friday. Hopefully driving it again Friday. CPO swap meet on Saturday. I'll be in 2WD after that until further notice.
****.
Oh, and my D44 got dropped on my fingertip when we were positioning it. That's been fun.
Last edited by NewKindOfClown; May 22, 2013 at 05:36 PM.
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From: Carrollton, GA
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
No idea. I'm extremely frustrated right now. Had to get a ride home, and my hot water is out again so I can't shower. I also haven't eaten since 6pm yesterday.
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Anybody have a similar problem after removing the rear DS? Remember my early model tail cone isn't sealed. May be relevant.
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