1989 and down xj caliper upgrade
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
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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From: Northern Ontario, Canada
Year: 1990, 1999, 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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.
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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Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
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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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
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Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
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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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
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Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
here is a video of the upgrade.
WJ Brake, Knuckle, & Steering Conversion for 84-01 Jeep Cherokee XJ, ZJ - YouTube
WJ Brake, Knuckle, & Steering Conversion for 84-01 Jeep Cherokee XJ, ZJ - YouTube
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
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Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
Think out side the box. If these braket have same bolt pattern is where Im at...
Last edited by freegdr; Mar 27, 2016 at 03:29 AM.




