WJ Brake, Knuckle, & Steering Conversion for 84-01 Jeep Cherokee XJ, ZJ, TJ Wrangler

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This is a great upgrade for all Jeep Cherokee XJ, ZJ, MJ, and TJ Wrangler. You get 1 inch larger rotors, Dual Piston Calipers, and Crossover Steering all from a 99-04 Grand Cherokee.
Some parts you'll need from the 99-04 Jeep Grand Cherokee left and right Knuckles, WJ Brake Rotors, WJ Calipers, lower WJ ball joints, 2 JKS OGS930 spacers.
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@mirandahines607 6 лет назад

14 dislikes ?????? how this guy wrote a book on how to do wj conversion better then anyone out there. PERIOD awesome video

@grahamowen1570 5 лет назад

miranda hines some people are just dipshots i reckon,love your work Martin

@markh.2899 5 лет назад

Hey Miranda, it makes no sense - take care!

@RolandoSalazar210 4 года назад

best and only detailed video of this upgrade period!

@therockinjunkieshow1391 3 года назад

The knuckles are cast steel not cast iron. No need to heat them prior to welding. Food video otherwise.

@rener5399 2 года назад

Xj? Wj maybe??

@markh.2899 5 лет назад

I wish I could give this video more than just one thumbs-up - thanks, you're the best!

@jdgreens9268 10 лет назад

Nice video, if some day I decide to do this up-grade I will have to re-visit this. Well done!

@martinbuilt 11 лет назад

Thank you for the kind words. Yes the whole combination of front, rear and master cylinder gives you some real reassurance that your going to able to stop. I did the ZJ rear disc on my. The only thing I wish I had done was to get the rotors and pads from ATL Auto Sports. I would have gotten slotted an drilled zinc coated with pads for less then I paid at Autozone for standard rotors.

@patjones7640 5 месяцев назад

Great video. Exactly what I was looking for. I feel 100× more confident going after the WJ knuckle swap now. Thanks dude!

@martinbuilt 5 месяцев назад

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful. Thank you for watching. 🙂

@bradleycampbell5933 8 лет назад

you are doing a great job Martin on these videos.

@buckadillafilms 2 года назад

Hey Martin, you've done an amazing job producing this video and I'd just like to let you know that I really enjoyed it. Thanks man!

@martinbuilt 2 года назад

Thank you. I really appreciate that. I'm glad you found it helpful.

@bryanmcdonald7611 11 лет назад

The video was great I've heard of this conversion before and wanted to do it and now I feel more comfortable doing so , I have the terra flex rear disc kit now that was an improvement in its self and now with this video and the Durango master cylinder video I'm sure I will have some great breaks

@martinbuilt 10 лет назад

No I don't run a shop I just enjoy doing modifications and building stuff.

@salfun3655 9 лет назад

Putting 3" on my cherokee soon . Love jeeps .

@tonyb2086 4 года назад

This show is six years old and still getting comments!! I'm working through this swap now on my 00 XJ and using Martin's show's on the topic as the go to for information. Thank You!!!

@martinbuilt 4 года назад

Yep 6 years old and still on the same brake pads and I'm grateful every time I have a panic stop. Got to be one of my top 10 mods to be done doing XJ.

@tonyb2086 4 года назад

@@martinbuilt I pulled the parts from an '03 so I got the Akebono's for cores, I can't believe they want 35$ ea. for cores. Subed btw👍

@martinbuilt 4 года назад

@@tonyb2086 thank you Tony

@RoloLP 5 лет назад

thx a lot Martin your conversion is amaizing!!! keep going

@stevenadelhoch6811 4 года назад

Thanks Martin! I'm running Jeep Liberty wheels, I heard I can use the smaller caliper with my set up for now, I will investigate!

@gregj.gotham4402 2 года назад

Good choice welding with stainless. More nickel content also can help with welding cast. Perfect heat up and cool down. Martinbuilt: thanks for telling about the 1/4” thick spacer very nice choice on the disk.

@martinbuilt 2 года назад

Thank you, Greg.

@desertdog2282 4 месяца назад

You got to have some talent to pull this off.

@charlesmarshall2697 9 лет назад

Much appreciated! Great tutorial.

@GritForceEnduro 10 лет назад

i enjoyed this, ive been researching this for some time now. thanks for the video, also nice radius arm setup, im running tnt's kit and bilsteins too :D

@garybacon7342 6 лет назад

hi martin thanks for the fast response i should have said i want to do this to a 96 zj thanks

@lorddacb 11 лет назад

Amazing. Nice upgrade, you are awesome.

@jim4012 Год назад

Great video. I have also polished the 30 tird knowing that down the road I will upgrade to bigger axles.

@martinbuilt Год назад

Thank you, Jim. I really appreciate that. I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

@ITSNOTMEITISYOU 10 лет назад

Thanks for the video Martin. U do some good work and in depth instructional info. Will subscribe and look forward to more. Thanks again for your time to learn us.

@Jonnyyrage 2 года назад

I'm doing this to my 93 XJ. One of the upgrades the precious owner didn't do. XJ sits on 37's with a 6inch lift. Just about everything upgraded besides the front. The XJ didn't run and drive when the last owner had it. The drive line was rubbing making it seem like the transfer case. Overall I've been looking for a decent upgrade to my brakes and this is it. I can't wait to do it.

@martinbuilt 2 года назад

This is one of the top 10 upgrades for the XJ. I love this mod.

@RiverBoundXJ 11 лет назад

Another great video. Thanks

@TheronRogers 10 лет назад

Beautiful work. The 35" tires on my XJ are a little tougher to slow down than I'd like and I'd love to do something like this. I'll need to invest a bit more in my shop before though. I'm thinking a lot of the improvement in steering you felt was probably from your sloppy lower ball joints. I just replaced mine and it made a world of difference in handling.

@pennypackmtb2542 Год назад

Shop!! I'm doing this in my driveway like a hard core jeeper should. I'm just jealous you have a shop is all.

@davew1817 8 лет назад

I am about to start a makeover on the front end of my 96 ZJ. Unlike the video I want to get all new Bearing hubs with a 5x5 lug pattern for the 17" wheels i have. No lug adapters or wheel spacers desired. That leads me to WJ hubs which come with a 5x5 lug setup, hence all WJ parts with no re-drilling the rotors for 5x4.5. OK so here's the question. Will there be any fitment issues with the WJ hub going on to the outer axle spline with enough length to nut and cotter this all together on the final step of the knuckle install? Also, if there is some reason that this all WJ setup would need the JKS spacer and the Caliper spacers, let me know and i'll get them and get going. Great video, great advice... thanks for taking the time with this question.

@martinbuilt 11 лет назад

Thanks Ruben

@Ozarkwild 2 года назад

Awesome video

@martinbuilt 2 года назад

Thank you, I appreciate that.

@gatordave6629 2 года назад

Hey Martin about to do this with your video as a guide love your channel btw you have helped me learn alot I'm young and just started my first build but do you use a wj knuckle or a xj knuckle to weld the spacer to

@ryan.vision 9 лет назад

Great video Martin. I'm currently running the IRO OTK kit on my ZJ, about to try a custom Y link setup from Ruff Stuff, may try this next if the new setup doesn't give me the performance I'm looking for.

@martinbuilt 9 лет назад

Thank you for your comments. this is one of my favorite mods especially when it comes time to stepping on the brakes hard. I know with these 3's it will stop.

@brianknight4595 9 лет назад

Hi martin its Brian again How about a review of all the mods you have completed to date on your XJ and those which you propose in the future The future looks good ! Cheers Brian

@jasonelliott9762 10 лет назад

great vid! i hoping to get a ZJ soon with a rustys lift ad the same brake mod you did. Do you have any step by step instructions on any forums you might suggest? ( besides your detailed vid of course)

@anomilumiimulimona2924 2 года назад

Ok jgc lower balljoint, and weld or dont weld on the spacer. Seems like a direct fit. Cool.

@ricklerma6293 10 лет назад

Awesome video!!!!!

@martinbuilt 9 лет назад

Thanks Rick

@zephgage3694 4 года назад

awesome video thank you

@MrClubeg6 9 лет назад

very good i was worried for a tad about crossover im running my dana30 on my s10 sas for now since my cherokee got into a rear end colision using what i have for now

@liftedzj1661 9 лет назад

Hello Martin I'm doing this steering upgrade on my 97 Orvis. My question is I bought a complete WJ donor rear I also bought a set of 17" WJ rims. I was wondering if I could use the WJ unit bearings This would save me having to buy the wheel adapter to go from the ZJ bolt pattern to the WJ bolt patteren (on the new rims)and also eliminate having the 1/4" spacer welded in. Double savings!!!! What do you think would this work? I'm actually installing this upgrade on a Dana 30 High Pinion out of a 90's XJ then installing the HP Rear in my 97 ZJ. Thanks

@bryanmcdonald7611 11 лет назад

Ok sounds good I'd like to see it if u do the mod for him and again thanks again for the great videos

@JAKLTANK 9 лет назад

What are the measurements for the three steering links? I'm in the process of getting all the parts for this conversion install pretty soon, and would like to know what length to set the linkage's. Thanks!

@lukemilt 9 лет назад

I want to do this, but I dont want to have to relocate my track bar. I just put on a new RE track bar and bracket. I also have a 15" rim with a 4.5" backspace.... Did you find that the ZJ rear break swap help stopping? or just stability? I've heard different things on them. Thanks! Luke

@martinbuilt 11 лет назад

I did miss understand. I have done the ZJ conversion on my XJ and one other but never did a video on it. I have a neighbor that wants to do the same conversion and has all the stuff. I'm sure that I'll end up doing the mod for him and at that time I'll do a video on it.

@arthurbothamjr8104 9 лет назад

Martin, thanks again for all your hard work and attention to detail. I saw a video for Rusty's where they upgrade the steering on a commanche. I'm sure you've seen it. My question is whether you think the Rusty's track bar bracket would work with this setup? The Rusty's bracket sits atop the axle. I suppose it changes the length/angle of the track bar, but it looks close. Also, the steering links themselves look pretty easy to fabricate, no? Thanks again, well done.

@martinbuilt 9 лет назад

I had not seen it until now. looks very nice. I like their frame side track bar mount. I don't know why theirs requires 17" wheels.

@overbaugh73 3 года назад

I feel welding the spacer is unnecessary if it sandwiched between the hub and the knuckle and it is bolted together

@garybacon7342 6 лет назад

Thank you Martin for your help

@jaredmartin3798 3 года назад

Thanks for putting the torque specs. How come you didnt show where you torqued it up

@Eric-cf8je 9 лет назад

I have the same Iron Rock tie rod and drag link kit as you. What bolts did you use to go from single point bracket to double on the passenger side? And were yours too short to connect properly?

@garyashby4844 9 лет назад

realy good help me a lot

@IWNTYU 7 лет назад

I have a 2002 WJ,what do you think about the Power Stop brakes kit for my WJ? or is there a better brand you highly recommend?

@arthurbothamjr8104 9 лет назад

Hi, I went to pull the knuckles and calipers from a WJ today, but didn't bring a big enough hammer, so I'll have to go back. My question is, what about the ABS stuff? I don't have ABS on my '96. There is a cog wheel on the bearing unit for ABS. Do I just discard all of it?

@zaybo1880 3 года назад

which Steering setup would you recommend to avoid this problem or is it going to be pretty much a custom job? Thanks

@PMGaming101 11 лет назад

wow vary good video am new to the jeep thing got a xj yesterday am in love don't tell the wife XD thanks for the video !!!!!

@rebelshovel 10 лет назад

Thanks a bunch

@greghubert4968 4 года назад

Great video !

@martinbuilt 4 года назад

Thank you, Greg glad you liked it

@greghubert4968 4 года назад

@@martinbuilt All your videos are amazing,found your channel a few days ago and going to watch all,subscribed ofcourse ,thank you Martin,here in UK and Europe we dont have such a experience ,you are ,,fountain of information" .I have got the same motor as yours,i mean 2004 WJ HO/ i know this video is about XJ/ and Im going to do some of yours mods to improve performance,thank you once again ,I'll keep watching

@martinbuilt 4 года назад

@@greghubert4968 Thank you, Greg I appreciate that and will keep the video coming!

@jeeppower4871 5 лет назад

nice video Martin, I think I watched the port and polish intake upgrade video you made like 100 times while I was restoring and porting my junkyard intake for my xj. Is there a better choice of drag link and tie rod for less mod work

@martinbuilt 5 лет назад

Matter of fact just over this past weekend I replaced the tire rod from Iron Rock that I have been running for years with the Ruff stuff tie rod with 1 ton Chevy offset tie rod ends and I went over the knuckle. As far as a drag link goes you could either make your own using tie rod ends or heim's joints. But the one thing unique about the Iron Rock drag link it had that bend in it to where I could install the track bar bracket where I wanted to keep the drag link and track bar at the same length and at parallel angles. This eliminating any bump steer. Ruff stuff also has some kits available that would work. Of course welding will be required.

@TheClentz 10 лет назад

this is a great, well explained video. i just have one question i was kind of confused about. which knuckle did you use? because in the video you said you used the cherokee (xj) knuckle but a caption box said you'd need both grand cherokee (wj) knuckles

@martinquandel5507 10 лет назад

Conner, in the video I was just using the XJ knuckle as an example how the ball joints fit but yes you need both WJ knuckles.

@rah121760 10 лет назад

Hey Martin Do you have any experience with rear drum to disc brake conversion on a XJ? I seen a article on "NAXJA.Org" that describes using '06 Jeep Liberty rear discs to convert a 8.25 rear end. Please let me if you have any knowledge of this conversion. Thanks.

@007diego2 10 лет назад

I love this upgrade. Not inclined to do something like this myself though, do you run a shop?

@kbru78 5 лет назад

Hey @martinbuilt can I send you a picture of my set up and have you help me with my bump steer? Thanks for all the how to videos and great content!

@martinbuilt 5 лет назад

Okay if you go to the top of my channel page there should be a G+ symbol Within the picture . I believe you could be able to click on that and send me a picture and text

@climbjt 2 года назад

Just start with a WJ!

@LeonardoCostaUSA 6 лет назад

Ok, do u know how can I up grade my 1999 grand cherokee limited brakes?

@martinbuilt 10 лет назад

I'll look for the receipt and post it.

@Thundarr995 Год назад

If you want faster,easier steering. Bolt on a steering box from a 96 -03 S-10 pickup. It's the same exact box as an XJ or ZJ,it's just a faster steering ratio. Bolts right on,no modifications necessary. While you're at it,might as well bolt on a steering box stabilizer. That's the main reason XJ & ZJ steering boxes leak from the pitman arm shaft seal. They flex or the bearing gets loose because of the flex then it leaks. Steering box stabilizer really helps. Thanks for the video. Did you have to clearance the calipers,so the rims didn't sctape?

@riclopez1627 Год назад

Great detailed video, best I’ve seen to date. Question will this conversion work on an 05 wrangle rubicon? As you may know it comes with a “dana 44” but from my research it appears these parts come off certain dana30s which cross over to some dana44… in particular TeraFlex makes a double arm knuckle that fits both d30/44 but costs over $500 any advise appreciated. Thanks Rick

@martinbuilt Год назад

Thank you, according to my research that I've just did it looks like this conversion should work on your 05 Wrangler.

@markw365 10 лет назад

The spacer supports the weight of the vehicle. Also, if you use 00-01 or TJ unit bearings you do not need to space the brake caliper out.

@b00f3r8 9 лет назад

00-01 you don't need the spacer?

@martinbuilt 9 лет назад

Arien Mcclure what is it about those 2 years that they don't need the spacer. I personally won't wast time with 00-01 axles because of the low pinion.

@b00f3r8 9 лет назад

I want to do an hp swap, with all of this on it so that it will be a decently beefy upgrade without having to go away from a d30.

@martinbuilt 9 лет назад

Arien Mcclure I 've got a hard time believing that the 00-01 bearing hubs don't need the spacer. The only thing that I can see different between the 97-99 hub and the 00-01 is the later has longer wheel studs. Most people that are saying you don't need the spacer are getting this info from a forum. Forums are great places to get the info but not always correct. As I said in the video about the lower ball joint needs to be replaced with ones from a WJ but, if you read on some forums you'll find people that have used the stock lowers. I can guarantee that is not correct. To those people that are saying that the 00-01 need no spacer are you speaking form experience or something you read.

@b00f3r8 9 лет назад

I didnt mean that you dont need the spacer. I meant to ask do you really need the spacer? thanks for the great video.

@Rustycar4wd 8 лет назад

Martin great video, question what did you use for the brake lines, im soon to do this swap i have my xj lifted but used the brake line relocation brackets, i am going to go with longer steel braided lines, which ones did you use and are they just plug and play type deal ?? Thanks so much

@martinbuilt 8 лет назад

+jose licciardello These brake lines came with the RC long arm lift kit.

@aaron5287 4 года назад

Asome , chingon la información

@MrMrsregor 10 лет назад

Thanks! this is a well done video and looks to be a good easy upgrade. about what was the total cost in parts?

@ChristianWTR1 5 лет назад

you can get them al at the local junk yard i pulled the entire front axle from a wj fore $126 they price them from rotor to rotor and the one i found had brand new rotors pads and calipers then i should the axle for $80 so its all about luck really

@rebelshovel 10 лет назад

Great video! I have a 97 TJ with 04 Rubicon 44s and the WJ conversion. Running 17" Walker Evans Beadlocks with 35" Pro Comps (110 lbs total per corner). It's my DD. No steering stabilizer, don't need it. And it stops better than a stock TJ. Where did you get the brand new Akebono calipers? My right caliper froze up and I had to put on a reman. Would like to replace both with new calipers.

@2S1L3NT 2 года назад

Heard you should use nickel 99 welding rods and a stick welder for welding steel to iron. Can anyone confirm this? I'm about to tackle this job in the next month or so.

@adambicknell8409 9 лет назад

Awesome video! Any idea if all the knuckles are the same across the 99-04 wjs? I picked an axle from an 02 complete minus calipers. I'd prefer to get akebono calipers.

@martinbuilt 9 лет назад

Can't swear to it. but I would think so. Martin

@KyleDodder 9 лет назад

Great video! If I use the xj stock steering do I have to modify it in any way?

@martinbuilt 9 лет назад

You would want to change the drag link. If you did not you would not gain the advantage of the over the knuckle steering. Technically you could use the stock tie-rod. You would have to adjust out the tie-rod ends.

@DesertRunner602 Год назад

What would happen if the spacer isn't welded on? Does it have to be welded on?

@KyleDodder 9 лет назад

Hey Martin can I use my xj knuckles and weld the spacer to them. If I only want to upgrade the brakes and leave the steering alone???

@martinbuilt 9 лет назад

Kyle Dodder No that wont work. WJ knuckles allow for the bigger brakes.

@gunnartikka9287 Год назад

Does that hub spacer need to be welded or could I get by without welding?

@martinbuilt 11 лет назад

I'm not positive but I believe that this swap should work on a ZJ. Maybe one thing that may be a problem would be the anti-lock brakes. Compare your ZJ part numbers with the XJ. Like upper and lower ball joint. Bearing hub assembly. I would think it is doable.

@AbbeyRoad69147 9 лет назад

Hi Martin, Can you please explain why you need "one of these babies" (the spacer)? Thanks

@richardmackay7858 7 лет назад

Paul Sheer looks like the Grand Cherokee knuckle is shallower than the xj part, so the driveshaft would be too long, but you can't shorten the driveshaft because the universal joint has to be in the same place.

@johnvon9268 3 года назад

great vid, is is necessary to weld in the spacers? wouldn't the hub bolts hold it in place? thanks for any info.

@martinbuilt 3 года назад

here is a video where I explain more ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-i84AX6upyK8.html

@MrRobertutep 10 лет назад

would it be possible to run that iron rock kit with out modification on the bottom knuckle and not utilize the top knuckle for the drag link? i know its not ideal like the cross over these knuckles alow for, but i would think that would avoid a lot of hassle relocating the track bar and keep the geometry the same.

@scottrosenke8705 2 года назад

I found your channel and said to myself what a well in depth and informative video. Im currently in the process of doing this swap. I have a 1994 Cherokee axle, will be trussed, I picked up 2002 WJ Knuckles, what is the newest year of XJ hubs and axle shafts can I use? Thanks for this great video, will watch more of them.

@martinbuilt 2 года назад

Thank you, glad you liked it. You should be able to use all the up to 01 XJ hubs. I have heard that you may not need the spacers that I needed on the brake calipers but, can verify that.

@scottrosenke8705 2 года назад

@@martinbuilt Appreciate the speedy feedback. Thanks

@Ryan72456 2 года назад

I’m in the middle of this swap on my 89 xj, i’ve put in the spacers on the knuckle but for some reason my rotors seem to fit almost perfectly without the spacers on the caliper bracket. Any advice?

@brianknight4595 9 лет назад

Hi martin A great review ! However would the work on a 98 ZJ grand cherokee and do you have a rear conversion up your sleave Cheers all good stuff Regards Brian

@martinbuilt 9 лет назад

Yes this would work on a ZJ. I don't have a rear conversion as of yet.

@GrundlThief 3 года назад

Hey Martin! Did you have to do any brake booster upgrade for this swap? Looking to do it to my 91. I've done the dual diaphragm swap from a 95 XJ. Do the later year Master cylinders give enough juice?

@martinbuilt 3 года назад

No you will not have to change your brake booster.

@martinbuilt 11 лет назад

All the WJ's have a low pinion whitch a big disadvantage. The other difference is the WJ is wider by few inches. That is not a bad thing but it is different than the XJ, ZJ.

@bryanmcdonald7611 11 лет назад

Do you have any videos on that zj conversion ?

@nevamind932 5 лет назад

Can you just sandwich the spacer between the hub assembly and knuckle instead of welding it to the knuckle

@martinbuilt 5 лет назад

You can but I don't recommend it. Because the bearing hub assembly sets into the knuckle but with the spacer it does not and you're putting the entire load on the three bolts that hold the bearing hub assembly in

@DonziGT230 6 лет назад

Why the need for that welded on spacer?

@tlgrimmy 10 лет назад

Thanks for this great video. What do you think the total cost of this conversion would be?

@martinbuilt 10 лет назад

If you went with new calipers and rotors and replaced all ball joints I would say around 500 to 600. If you go with used Brake components you could do this for 250.00

@bryanmcdonald7611 11 лет назад

I'm sry I think u miss understood me I was wondering if you done a video on ur rear brake conversion sry for not being clear

@nate4036 4 года назад

I know this is an older video, but could you not run the draglink under instead of on top to match the stock angle of the trackbar?

@martinbuilt 4 года назад

yeah you can do that as long as there is no wheel interferes

@waynewelch2868 3 года назад

Nice video Martin, I checked it out a couple of years back but now I'm getting around to this upgrade. Question: can you keep your existing rotors without the larger rotors etc. I just put premium brakes on it just want the crossover steering

@martinbuilt 3 года назад

no because those knuckles will only accept the dual piston calipers. Believe me you what those bigger rotors, the best brakes I've ever had on any 4x4.

@waynewelch2868 3 года назад

@@martinbuilt thanks for the reply.

@mrmotorbreathmfg3540 4 года назад

Thanks for all the great videos over the years Martin! I really appreciate all the effort you put into them, they are certainly my favorite XJ videos. Quick question I'd be grateful if you could answer for me, I have recently done the WJ knuckle swap and 1 ton GM TRE cross over OTK steering. I noticed on the passenger side you have mounted the sway bar quick disco pin higher than the drivers side and shortened the link. I need to do the same in order to clear my steering. Is there any negative effects you have noticed in having unequal length sway bar end links with typical on road behavior? Much appreciated in advance! Thanks.

@martinbuilt 4 года назад

Thank you I appreciate the kind words, I know I have never noticed any adverse behavior from the unequal length sway bar links. I do wish I had made a template for the track bar mount that I made.

@mrmotorbreathmfg3540 4 года назад

@@martinbuilt That's great news! It's a very specific problem and hard to find opinions on. I used the Artec industries raised track bar mount. Worked out great. No bump steer or wobble. Jeep wanders a bit though at highway speeds. Hoping the sway bar solves that rolling side to side and wandering. Thanks again!

@dirtysouthtv2209 2 года назад

@@martinbuilt You could pull it off and make one now! 👍😁

@martinbuilt 2 года назад

@@dirtysouthtv2209 Yea, no, it's welded on...lol, I wish I had made a temp plate.

@TossinDirt Год назад

Hi Martin, I hve been recently (w/ball joints) people are not using xj uppers & wj lowers. What I've been seeing/reading (forums) is JK ball joints. Can U confirm this? Is this false. I ask because there beefy-er. Thank U, jasonC

@edwardfinch2 11 лет назад

Do you know what the difference is between the dana 30's on xj/zj's to the wj one's? Kinda seems easier to swap axles and just weld on the brackets

@gregj.gotham4402 Год назад

Martinbuilt: is your steering box a stock one, also do you have a brace across to the other side frame rail ?

@martinbuilt Год назад

The steering Box is a 4 bolt that came out of a 78 Cadillac limousine. Here is the video that I did on the steering Box and reinforcing the frame. Thank you for watching. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-POP9p8c7-FU.html

@randyanderson6110 6 лет назад

Does the bilstein shocks help reduce the effects of small bumps in the road from feeling like they were larger bumps? Thanks in advance.

@martinbuilt 6 лет назад

Randy Anderson Well what I can tell you is I'm very happy with these shocks. I wish they would make them in stock length cuz I would have definitely bought them for my WJ. My XJ has a smoother ride then my WJ does.

@stevenadelhoch6811 4 года назад

Can i use my 15inch rims with this set up? looks great!

@martinbuilt 4 года назад

Thank you, 15" aftermarket wheels most likely will fit, 15" stock wheels will not

@clodbusta 10 лет назад

2 questions. Do you really have to weld the spacer on and does the brake pedal actually have a good feel to it or still like a block of wood like a stock xj?

@martinbuilt 10 лет назад

I highly recommend that you weld on the spacer. There are only 3 bolts that hold on the entire front wheel assembly. By not welding the spacer on you would only have around 1/8" of the bearing assembly setting into the knuckle, not very much support. I think the brakes feel great. If I want I have no problem locking up the 35" tires.

@dvazquez211 8 лет назад

Hey, so do you know if that same brake upgrade can be applied to a 1991 wrangler. It has a Dana 30 upfront just like a XJ. Let me know what you think?

@logansmith4215 7 лет назад

yes it can. it's the exact same axle.

@jakeslife1481 4 года назад

That’s great and all but how much better is that setup over factory? And how much do you have into it vs putting that money in a Dana 44 or bigger

@martinbuilt 4 года назад

Out of all the mods I've ever done to my XJ this is got to be on the top five on my list.. the breaking alone that I've achieved with these rotors and calipers is well worth it. Before I couldn't even come close to locking up any of the tires, now with the combination of the ZJ disc brakes in the rear and the Durango master cylinder I can easily lock up all four and I'm running 35 in tires. I believe I spent around $400 and that was mine most of the stuff new. I could have done it for one third of the cost if I would have used all junkyard parts.

@teammallstarracing169 8 лет назад

if you use the later model unit bearings (basically from a low pinion 30) you dont need the caliper bracket spacers.

@nickjames6241 4 года назад

why is that

@SarahSmith-hd8kd 4 года назад

@@nickjames6241 cause they are the same I think as like the 06 TJ rubicon model hubs in the way of being slightly different in build specs don't know why that is but it just is. Also if you use the Rubicon ones they have longer lugs to them just in case you are gunna run spacers or something to make 15" wheels work note you can run 15" wheels if they are the right offset and are thinner steelie wheels without grinding the top of the caliper. I don't recommend spacers personally you are not putting proper load on the hub at that point and you will probably get pre mature ware out of said hubs if you run any spacers that's how I see it and understand it all to be.

@kortniechanGaming 2 года назад

is the spacer completely necessary that you welded on the knuckle? i haven't heard mention of it in this conversion till this video. Also can i use my origional rotors on this upgrade?

@martinbuilt 2 года назад

Yes the spacer is totally necessary without it as you turn your steering wheel the axle shaft will move in-and-out of the axle tube. The spacer recorrects the alignment of the axle shaft and prevents the axle shaft from moving in-and-out of the tube.