xj_convert
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Berks Co, PA
Hello-
My 91 Laredo with 250K on it needs complete rear brake set up including both drums. It looks like it's time to install my stock XJ D44 I got out of an 88 model since I'm not putting any more money into the D35.
...besides my D44 has the stock posi in it which is perfect for my uses (bad NorthEast weather, and light wheeling, tires no larger than 32s). I realize I'll have to freshen the posi- all I want is to stop the peg leg from spinning out on wet steep hills from a stop, and I get the benefit of the larger D44 brakes.
My questions are:
I assume everything lines up/bolts up, but does it really?
Meaning are the differences in the way the rear sway components bolt on between the years the same, ebrake cable, etc.
I assume I'll need wider U bolts for the D44? If so I assume I'll need plates spaced for the wider u bolts, or can you hog out the plates a little from the D35?
I've done plenty of rears on FUll Size Jeeps, but never touched an XJ- I just want to be prepared so I can do this in a day instead of having to order something after I start.
Thanks
xj_convert
My 91 Laredo with 250K on it needs complete rear brake set up including both drums. It looks like it's time to install my stock XJ D44 I got out of an 88 model since I'm not putting any more money into the D35.
...besides my D44 has the stock posi in it which is perfect for my uses (bad NorthEast weather, and light wheeling, tires no larger than 32s). I realize I'll have to freshen the posi- all I want is to stop the peg leg from spinning out on wet steep hills from a stop, and I get the benefit of the larger D44 brakes.
My questions are:
I assume everything lines up/bolts up, but does it really?
Meaning are the differences in the way the rear sway components bolt on between the years the same, ebrake cable, etc.
I assume I'll need wider U bolts for the D44? If so I assume I'll need plates spaced for the wider u bolts, or can you hog out the plates a little from the D35?
I've done plenty of rears on FUll Size Jeeps, but never touched an XJ- I just want to be prepared so I can do this in a day instead of having to order something after I start.
Thanks
xj_convert