wj front calepers onto 1990 xj
05-31-2015, 11:28 PM
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wj front calepers onto 1990 xj
will the front calapers from a 99 wj (the doule piston ones ) fit directly into the calaper mounts on my 90 xj ? or do i have to change to on mounts from the 99wj ? i wont to put bigger braking without changing the mounts . could you give me the years that will work . also are there front calapers that will fit the rear mounts from a wj 95 ? thanks
06-01-2015, 07:21 AM
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You have to change the steering knuckles but it takes a lot of work to use them,Like a over the axle track bar and change your whole steering system since the wj is way different then a xj.
06-01-2015, 08:16 AM
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will the front calapers from a 99 wj (the doule piston ones ) fit directly into the calaper mounts on my 90 xj ? or do i have to change to on mounts from the 99wj ? i wont to put bigger braking without changing the mounts . could you give me the years that will work . also are there front calapers that will fit the rear mounts from a wj 95 ? thanks
06-01-2015, 07:00 PM
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It's 95/96 actually.
WJ versus 95 to 96 XJ booster
Actually, the WJ booster is in some ways easier than the 95 to 96 XJ.
I've done both.
XJ, you don't have to mess with the firewall. No big deal anyway.
But, you have to move the washer reservoir. And, once the original booster comes out, the bracket inside the cab moves and makes it a bear to install the new booster.
WJ you have to bend or cut the firewall lip, but don't move the washer bottle.
As an added bonus, the mounting studs of the WJ booster are a bit smaller and it's easier to get in.
Another bonus with the WJ is that it has FLEXIBLE lines from the master cylinder that make putting things together MUCH easier.
And, WJ boosters are newer and easier to find…..
WJ versus 95 to 96 XJ booster
Actually, the WJ booster is in some ways easier than the 95 to 96 XJ.
I've done both.
XJ, you don't have to mess with the firewall. No big deal anyway.
But, you have to move the washer reservoir. And, once the original booster comes out, the bracket inside the cab moves and makes it a bear to install the new booster.
WJ you have to bend or cut the firewall lip, but don't move the washer bottle.
As an added bonus, the mounting studs of the WJ booster are a bit smaller and it's easier to get in.
Another bonus with the WJ is that it has FLEXIBLE lines from the master cylinder that make putting things together MUCH easier.
And, WJ boosters are newer and easier to find…..
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It's 95/96 actually. WJ versus 95 to 96 XJ booster Actually, the WJ booster is in some ways easier than the 95 to 96 XJ. I've done both. XJ, you don't have to mess with the firewall. No big deal anyway. But, you have to move the washer reservoir. And, once the original booster comes out, the bracket inside the cab moves and makes it a bear to install the new booster. WJ you have to bend or cut the firewall lip, but don't move the washer bottle. As an added bonus, the mounting studs of the WJ booster are a bit smaller and it's easier to get in. Another bonus with the WJ is that it has FLEXIBLE lines from the master cylinder that make putting things together MUCH easier. And, WJ boosters are newer and easier to find…..
06-01-2015, 07:09 PM
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what, who said anything about doing it on my jeeps? Lol. I'm just looking forward to the information so that I can pass it along to those who need it. And who knows, when I ever get an older jeep, I'll know what to do.
06-01-2015, 09:49 PM
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You'll get some side job by telling someone you know a little known trick for increasing their stopping power and then do it for them.......Mikey needs the mod.....
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