FS[SouthEast]: WJ big brake swap parts
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From: Hudson, FL
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Inline 6
I have heard that Ford Ranger rotors are a direct swap for this upgrade. 5x4.5 bolt pattern and already made for a dual piston caliper. Can anyone confirm??
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From: San Antonio, TX
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
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From: Hudson, FL
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Inline 6
What year Sport Trac do you need? Any hub grinding required?
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ill be doing my swap in about a month and a half or so
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Cool, something to look into I suppose. If anyone had pre-drilled rotors that I could find, that'd be a steal too. Someone here with machining skills could sell them left and right to people that wanted this swap done.
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Year: 1999
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Um, yeah. It's not that easy. Being off, it won't seat properly and brakes won't perform correctly. This shouldn't be performed like you were installing OEM Jeep center caps on steel wheels.
You might wonder why they have machines do this right from the factory instead of Chinese manpower. Precision is key, especially when you're working with metal on metal. I should know with my experience in the CnC industry.
You might wonder why they have machines do this right from the factory instead of Chinese manpower. Precision is key, especially when you're working with metal on metal. I should know with my experience in the CnC industry.
Um, yeah. It's not that easy. Being off, it won't seat properly and brakes won't perform correctly. This shouldn't be performed like you were installing OEM Jeep center caps on steel wheels.
You might wonder why they have machines do this right from the factory instead of Chinese manpower. Precision is key, especially when you're working with metal on metal. I should know with my experience in the CnC industry.
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I guess we will have to agree to disagree.
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In your case I would definatly run the sport trac rotors. With something grinding on the hub the rotors would be super simple to replace




