Rear Disc Brake Conversion

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Sep 11, 2011 | 05:40 PM

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97 xj

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From: allegan

Year: 97

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

And if I don't want abs cause I don't have it just the backing plates and that other stuff

Sep 11, 2011 | 06:20 PM

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Veeb0rg

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From: Glen Burnie, MD

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0l

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Originally Posted by BlueXJ

Has anyone considered the Liberty disc brakes. The Lib also has a 8.25 rearend. Not sure if everything will transfer but it is worth a look to see if it is feasible.

The libby stuff is a direct bolt on swap for the 8.25. You do need to change the studs in the axle for the backing plate as they are thicker.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthrea...hlight=liberty

Sep 11, 2011 | 08:24 PM

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ROUGH RIMZ

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From: Robinson IL

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.o

Thanks for all the knoledge guys. I'm lucky enough to have a Jeep junk yard about 20 miles from my in Vincennes IN. Problem is, he's so damn popular they rarely have anything I need. lol I'll try tho, want to get this thing converted before winter. I have no abs on the sport so I need all the help I can get.

Sep 11, 2011 | 09:21 PM

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als98xj

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From: Newport, NC

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 L

I've got parts for a libby convert just haven't got there yet. I still need brakeline parts cause it's MM, plus there's always time to do it issues. Had to Buy backing plates and calipers new though, couldn't see paying 50 bucks for JY brakes then rebuild them to be safe. My .02

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