WJ Knuckle? Caliper shim?
11-11-2017, 10:28 AM
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Year: 2001
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Engine: 4.0L Inline 6
WJ Knuckle? Caliper shim?
Getting set up to finally do the WJ Knuckle swap.
For those that have done it, what have you used to shim the Akebono caliper 1/4"? Washers? Build your own?
I know Farmer Johnson used to make a specific piece, but they are out of business.
For those that have done it, what have you used to shim the Akebono caliper 1/4"? Washers? Build your own?
I know Farmer Johnson used to make a specific piece, but they are out of business.
02-04-2018, 07:13 PM
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I have a 98 XJ that I did the WJ knuckle swap on. I purchased the newer 99.5+ XJ unit bearings (wheel bearings), the 1/4" spacer, Akebono Calipers, 5x4.5 drilled WJ rotors, and did not have to use any spacer for the caliper. Everything lined up. I think the caliper spacer is used for when you use the older style unit bearings.
02-05-2018, 07:28 AM
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I made this out of 1/4 " plate. I ended up trimming and smoothing out a bit more after fitting. Blank for the second sitting next to it.
