Hey guys, Im just in the middle of swapping in a xj dana44 into my '98 XJ. I had the c8.25 before and the brake junction bolt is much bigger than the brake bolt needed for the d44. I know the breather fitting is also in a different location on the d44 but that should be fine as I am also installing an RE steel braided line with I am at this.
My question is can I just use any 1/4" thread shank bolt to hold down the block on the brake junction or does it need to be a special bolt with a hole in it?
As you can see in the pics, the c8.25 bolt is about 3/8" bolt shank, and the hole on the d44 is about 1/4".
The dana44, you can see the new steel braided line I am also installing now, but not sure if using a tiny 1/4" shank bolt through that big hole will be ok..?
The c8.25 with the bigger bolt and breather integrated into it:
I also need to run all new hard lines as the 8.25 ones were junk and seized at the drum. Im guessing I will just measure them out and a parts store can supply them with the ends fitted on the lines?
My question is can I just use any 1/4" thread shank bolt to hold down the block on the brake junction or does it need to be a special bolt with a hole in it?
As you can see in the pics, the c8.25 bolt is about 3/8" bolt shank, and the hole on the d44 is about 1/4".
The dana44, you can see the new steel braided line I am also installing now, but not sure if using a tiny 1/4" shank bolt through that big hole will be ok..?
The c8.25 with the bigger bolt and breather integrated into it:
I also need to run all new hard lines as the 8.25 ones were junk and seized at the drum. Im guessing I will just measure them out and a parts store can supply them with the ends fitted on the lines?