WJ brake conversion for TJ

[blkTJ]

Can anyone give me a rundown on what is needed for this? or maybe a link to a page that explains it? Just trying to get a new wishlist together.:D :yay:

[Dukes69]

I know Chuck has done this to his XJ . . . I would imagine it would be fairly similar. Hopefully he can chime in . . . I was hoping to do the same thing to my TJ. :D

[igofshn]

Originally posted by blkTJ
Can anyone give me a rundown on what is needed for this? or maybe a link to a page that explains it? Just trying to get a new wishlist together.:D :yay:

I got mine from a ZJ.

[Dukes69]

Originally posted by igofshn
I got mine from a ZJ.

I believe he is refering to the front brakes. :rolleyes: :D

[igofshn]

OK.

[blkTJ]

yup chris, i was. sorry, should have been more specific.

[Dukes69]

Hey Brian, how is that list coming along? :yay:

[blkTJ]

Originally posted by Dukes69
Hey Brian, how is that list coming along? :yay:

1. beat up Chris for getting 2 ARBs in one fell swoop.

2. get front ARB installed.

3. rear shock thingy

4....

[Dukes69]

Originally posted by blkTJ
1. beat up Chris for getting 2 ARBs in one fell swoop.

2. get front ARB installed.

3. rear shock thingy

4....

No, you boob . . . the list of stuff that is needed for WJ brakes on a TJ . . . sheesh :rolleyes:

[blkTJ]

Originally posted by Dukes69
No, you boob . . . the list of stuff that is needed for WJ brakes on a TJ . . . sheesh :rolleyes:

oh yeah, that. I talked to Chuck alittle about it this weekend. He would be that man to post a list, or maybe MJR if he visits here again. It's fairly invloved.

[rick]

Looks like #3 is covered... The Atlas booth at Calrocs was pretty cool... I think you should add one of those to the list.

:shades:

[blkTJ]

Originally posted by rick
Looks like #3 is covered... The Atlas booth at Calrocs was pretty cool... I think you should add one of those to the list.

:shades:

actually rick, the shock "thingy" has to do with relocating the upper mounts to the frame. The mod today was to make my now rancho looking OMEs last until I can get it done.:8

atlas... auto... atlas... auto... hmmm...

[Dukes69]

Originally posted by blkTJ


atlas... auto... atlas... auto... hmmm...


AUTO

Doooooooooo it, and no back talk this time :yay:

:duke::D

[Dukes69]

Originally posted by Dukes69
AUTO


hmmm

that word looks weird . . . I need sleep :(

[rick]

Right on man, glad to have helped with at least the temporary fix ;)

[blkTJ]

Originally posted by rick
Right on man, glad to have helped with at least the temporary fix ;)

AKA "a bandaid". thanks for the cuttin' help rick.:D :yay:

[Chris_L]

Parts list:
WJ knuckles
WJ calipers
extended brake lines
CJ rotors for 5.5 bolt pattern or WJ rotors drilled for both bolt patterns {for future hub conversion upgrade}
.25 spacer welded to knuckle
TJ shafts
new ball joints {while you have it apart}
WJ tie rod and tre's and draglink

I am fairly sure that the currie steering will not work

[cbremer]

why would i post in here?... i don't have a frame :rolleyes:

anyways... Chris_L hit the nail on the head as far as parts needed. For my application (XJ) I also had to get TJ hub/bearings, as the XJ ones wouldn't work correctly. But Brian already has those :D

ORGS Mfg. makes the .25" spacer that needs welded to the WJ knuckles to line everything up correctly.

I was able to get by without using WJ steering. If I make a hard left turn, the pass. side knuckle contacts the steering stabilizer mount, but that's the only adverse effect i've noticed. To use WJ steering, you'll also have to relocate the sway bar mounts and steering stabilizer mounts.

For best effect, go ahead and install a WJ booster and master cylinder. You don't still want ABS, do you? :P I'm not sure if the WJ booster/master will cooperate with the TJ ABS equipment.

I got most of my parts from car-part.com for some great prices ($90 for both knuckles, for example) The rest of the parts, Chris_L wanted out of his garage :D :D

[blkTJ]

No, my ABS has been acting up lately so I've been running without the fuse. Everything works fine and I get a shiny new light in my dash to boot.:yay: