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Old 03-25-2016, 05:36 AM
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Older xjs have a removable bracket for mounting the single piston . 2000 and up Grand cherokee also have them. Ive read that using the silver caliper from them will clear a 15 inch wheel. Anyone tried this yet ?.....https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/upg...-brakes-67258/
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when i swapped in my one piece d30 out of my 89 limited so i could have the larger u-joints in my 90, i just swapped the knuckles so i can use my 90 calipers.
but that doesn't get you the wj brakes but once i went with the larger booster, it did the trick.
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when i swapped in my one piece d30 out of my 89 limited so i could have the larger u-joints in my 90, i just swapped the knuckles so i can use my 90 calipers.
but that doesn't get you the wj brakes but once i went with the larger booster, it did the trick.
Booster deff did the trick here also. Im always looking to up the performance of every possible point.
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More info found today.. Using a 2002 explorer sport trac front roto keeps 5 on 4 1/2 bolt pattern and just as tall as grand rotors.....http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1087010
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interesting
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Locating used parts for trial fit hopefully this week. Gonna see if a new upgrade is possible with out knuckle change. Wondering why spacers are used with the knuckle change up grade ?
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Wj knuckle is shorter than xj...http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/showt...kle-conversion
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Got a 2004 Grand stopping buy tomorrow gonna do some nogiin poking at bracket.
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More info...http://jeepm62superchargerkit.blogsp...blog-page.html
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i've always wanted to attempt that upgrade. maybe i will just wait till you do yours. haha
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here is a video of the upgrade.

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Originally Posted by caged
i've always wanted to attempt that upgrade. maybe i will just wait till you do yours. haha
Thats cool...
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Close but im attempting to not use wj knuckle or change any steering parts.
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You've peaked my interest. Never heard of this.
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Think out side the box. If these braket have same bolt pattern is where Im at...
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