Topic: score

[damon54]

Scored an 87 XJ d44 for the YJ ,needs a regear and brakes.  Heard a nasty rumor that the GC rear discs will bolt up to the XJ 44 any truth in it?  And yes I used the search I just wanted to hear it straight from you jeep gurus out there.

[Jeffy]

Congrats!  I'm still running the stock 10x.2.5" drums.  They're larger then the stock D35 brakes.  I forget if the ZJ used D44 axle flange pattern or a D35 pattern.  Although, you should probably find or make a new mounting bracket.  If they did work, you'd need to press off the bearings on the axle shafts and use the ZJ's retainer flange so the thickness is correct.

[damon54]

One of the shafts is missing the bearings anyway so a new set is in order.  I have a line on a few ZJ's at the u-pull it junk yard.  I am still trying to figure out how this works though.  If I go soa front and rear will the stock spring perches be okay or do they need to be moved so the pinion angle can be raised?  The is first I have messed with the axle.  P.S period will definately be checking out the write up on your swap.

[Jeffy]

One of the shafts is missing the bearings anyway so a new set is in order.  I have a line on a few ZJ's at the u-pull it junk yard.  I am still trying to figure out how this works though.  If I go soa front and rear will the stock spring perches be okay or do they need to be moved so the pinion angle can be raised?  The is first I have messed with the axle.  P.S period will definately be checking out the write up on your swap.

I'm not certain but I think the perches are a bit off.  I just cut mine off and mounted them where I needed to.  Perches are cheap $20.  I picked up new shock mounts too ($20)

[Jeffy]

I was reading this thread it it looks like I was right, the axle flanges are different.

http://4bangerjp.com/forums/index.php?topic=2918.0

[damon54]

Thanks for the info on the disc's.  For all that trouble I think I just may stick with the stock drums.  I will probably begin on my little project this weekend.