FS[SouthEast]: Disc brake conversion kit
I have a 2001 XJ with the 8.25, do you still have a liberty kit? I am in North GA so I can either pick it up from you or shipped.
just let me know,
jdfreeman97@gmail.com
678 739 1570
just let me know,
jdfreeman97@gmail.com
678 739 1570
Went to the local Pick-n-Pull today and grabbed what I needed and then some.
Last edited by pierre898; Apr 9, 2022 at 10:03 AM.
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From: Gainesville GA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
I do hope you understand.
Interested in a disc conversion kit for a Chrysler 8.25. Please let me know when you have them back in stock. aphoov12@gmail.com
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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I'm interested in one for a Chrysler 8.25 too, although I will need one quicker than you can get with the line of interested folks.Of the possible options to convert to rear disc brakes, sticking with a Jeep based solution ticks the most boxes for me. Unfortunately, getting the backing plate seems to be the biggest issue. So far the only after market solution for a 96-98 ZJ plate seems to be from Crown Automotive. I'm not trying to take business away from you, but what is your opinion (or anyone else's) on Crown's products in general?
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From: Indiana
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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I read somewhere that if using 15" wheels, you need at least a 4.5" backspacing. This would mean that factory wheels will no longer work.
Can anyone confirm this?
I discovered my OE backing plates are worn on the pads the shoes contact and thought I'd go ahead and do the swap. But I was already shying away from doing it due to the fact that it is not 100% plug and play. If this is true, I'll just find some non-worn drum backing plates and rebuild the rear drum brakes and call it good.
Can anyone confirm this?
I discovered my OE backing plates are worn on the pads the shoes contact and thought I'd go ahead and do the swap. But I was already shying away from doing it due to the fact that it is not 100% plug and play. If this is true, I'll just find some non-worn drum backing plates and rebuild the rear drum brakes and call it good.





