xj-boonie
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- Hastings, MN
I've searched, here and elsewhere, but just want to make sure I've got it right.
I've got a XJ D44 that I'm putting under my 96 XJ. I'm going to keep the gears, 3.55, and drum brakes, as I'm staying at 31" tires right now and don't have the funds for a disc brake conversion or gears. Here's my two questions:
I've take the brakes apart to clean up the backing plates, but to remove them I need to remove the axle shaft. Can I remove the shaft and reinstall with out having to mess with the bearings or seals, if everything looks ok?
I might go a head and replace the bearings and seals anyway, but want to know. I have read that some people have had issues with he replacement bearings.
While trying to remove the hard line, it twisted off of the fitting. Am I best off buying a pre-flared length for each side and bending it myself? or buying the replacement part?
Also, here's my plan/parts, if anyone wants to critique it (my XJ is my daily driver):
XJ D44
Rebuilt drum brakes (new wheel cylinders, shoes, hardware)
New hard bake line and RE SST flex line
New U-bolts
New u-joint
DPG Bumpstop plates
RuffStuff cover with lubelocker gasket
Maybe (75%) an Aussie Locker, and new bearings/seals.
And since I'm at it, putting in an OME add-a-leaf and Long travel shocks.
Thanks,
Mike
I've got a XJ D44 that I'm putting under my 96 XJ. I'm going to keep the gears, 3.55, and drum brakes, as I'm staying at 31" tires right now and don't have the funds for a disc brake conversion or gears. Here's my two questions:
I've take the brakes apart to clean up the backing plates, but to remove them I need to remove the axle shaft. Can I remove the shaft and reinstall with out having to mess with the bearings or seals, if everything looks ok?
I might go a head and replace the bearings and seals anyway, but want to know. I have read that some people have had issues with he replacement bearings.
While trying to remove the hard line, it twisted off of the fitting. Am I best off buying a pre-flared length for each side and bending it myself? or buying the replacement part?
Also, here's my plan/parts, if anyone wants to critique it (my XJ is my daily driver):
XJ D44
Rebuilt drum brakes (new wheel cylinders, shoes, hardware)
New hard bake line and RE SST flex line
New U-bolts
New u-joint
DPG Bumpstop plates
RuffStuff cover with lubelocker gasket
Maybe (75%) an Aussie Locker, and new bearings/seals.
And since I'm at it, putting in an OME add-a-leaf and Long travel shocks.
Thanks,
Mike