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Old 01-03-2011 | 04:29 PM
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ok... so im still messing around with this pain i the ***** axle swap. brake calpers are different size soi bought new pads and clips. cant get them on.... it baffles me. anyone got pics of a properly installed front disc brake for a 1987 xj axle. pleasssseeeeee? you guys are always a big help thanks
Old 01-03-2011 | 04:49 PM
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I'd have to pull a wheel I think. If I have time I'll get a pic of mine when I get home.
Old 01-03-2011 | 05:18 PM
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please do. ive been fighting this thing fora week and this is the last thing i have to do. thanks so much
Old 01-03-2011 | 06:33 PM
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this is the best i can do. i can't pull a wheel tonight.





Old 01-03-2011 | 09:15 PM
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so your new axle is from an 87?
what year is your jeep?
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thanks so much for the pics man. i just got it all together and running. yes the axle is 87 and the jeep is 95 haha.
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good to see you got it running.
i was gonna say the caliper mounts changed in 90.
Old 01-04-2011 | 08:25 PM
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yea... haha i noticed. terrible way to find out. do ay of yall know how to do a drive way alignment? my wheel has to be sideways to go straight. haha
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if the toe is set correctly just lossen the sleeve by the pitman arm and unlock the steering wheel with the key and adjust it so wheel is straight
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Originally Posted by freegdr
if the toe is set correctly just lossen the sleeve by the pitman arm and unlock the steering wheel with the key and adjust it so wheel is straight
Beautiful information, and beautiful pic.
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