Brakes?

It is my understanding that on early (pre-'90) 2WDs, they used a spindle set up instead of a unit bearing. Does anybody know if you could use the inner C from an early 2WD and outer C from a later unit bearing hub together?

Anybody know the casting number that's on the older C's offhand? Mine's on a trailer and there's no way to get to the C without taking the wheel off. Thanks!

-Matt
 
IXNAYXJ said:
It is my understanding that on early (pre-'90) 2WDs, they used a spindle set up instead of a unit bearing. Does anybody know if you could use the inner C from an early 2WD and outer C from a later unit bearing hub together?

Anybody know the casting number that's on the older C's offhand? Mine's on a trailer and there's no way to get to the C without taking the wheel off. Thanks!

-Matt
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As far as I know, they still used a unit bearing, but with a dumby stub shaft. I could be wrong, but I know I've seen it.

It's also my understanding the Inner C's are identical?
 
DieselSJ said:
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I would LOVE too! But I can only offer a "for cost" sponsorship. If it's still something your interested in feel free to PM me!

i really like those but would like to see a steel adapter instead of aluminum.

i'm sure its plenty strong though.
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The brackets are more than strong enough. In fact almost all adapter brackets out there are 6061-T6. The cost would be much higher as well with a steel bracket.
 
Inner Cs shouldn't be an issue, they all use the same balljoints. you should be able to put any XJ knuckles on any d30 housing.
 
Boostwerks.com said:
The brackets are more than strong enough. In fact almost all adapter brackets out there are 6061-T6. The cost would be much higher as well with a steel bracket.
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good to know.

i'm interested in what you've got going on here.

i've been looking into a wj swap but if these stop just as good or better it might be worth it.

are those standard xj rotors with a dual piston wilwood caliper?

or special rotors as well.
 
Details: The kit is designed around the early lug mount D30 knuckles and the early tapered roller bearing hub units, which are MUCH stronger and ideal for larger tires and loads than the late model units. In this way it's possible to source your own used early knuckles (as cheap as $20 a pair) and hub bearings of your choice. If you don't want to source your own, we'll have brand new knuckles and genuine timken's in stock. Not only will you gain better braking, but you'll have a much stronger hub bearing as well.

Basic kit: $ 799 Shipped
Wilwood superlite 4 piston calipers
Wilwood BP10 street pads
Machined/Anodized caliper brackets
Bendix 12" rotors
Stainless braided brake lines (your choice of length)
Lower ball joint adapters
All fittings and hardware

Add ons: (required)
New early style D30 knuckles - $200 + shipping
New Timken tapered roller hub units - $220 + shipping

Options/Upgrades:
EBC Yellow Kevlar pads: $60 Shipped
New Spicer ball joints: $100 Shipped
Drilled knuckles for heim steering: $250 Shipped
High steer bracket: $200 Shipped
High steer bracket pre-attached to knuckle: $250 Shipped
 
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The Wilwood set up looks sweet! I am running Vanco dual piston set up in the front and TSM disc kit in the rear all powered by a Vanco Hydro Boost. Braking is no longer an issue on the street or in 5.44 low range with 35’s and 4.56 gears. It is amazing how much clamping force is available without locking up the tires. All I have to say is do not tailgate me on the freeway!
 
What is the purpose of the lower ball joint adapters?
 
The early knuckles used a threaded lower ball joint. However, the newer ball joints will work as long as you use this adapter. You can see it here installed onto this crown ball joint... For the late model knuckles you simply don't use it.

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IXNAYXJ said:
Oh, we did the -2 degree offset ball joints at the same time, made a huge difference.
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1 or 2 of them? If you did 2 would you get 4 degrees? I can see the camber in the pic and doubt I'd be able to see 2, so I'm guessing you did both and got 4?
 
That is impressive to say the least.

On a side note where do you source replacement parts for the brake kit if/when they are needed?
 
wheeling365 said:
On a side note where do you source replacement parts for the brake kit if/when they are needed?
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The kit uses standard (and common) OEM parts and adapts them to work together for use on Jeeps. Obviously, the nice Centrix rotors and Black Magic pads the kit comes with are an upgrade over stock components, but if you're stranded in BFE, there will be an easy fix to get you back on the road.
 
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