We are starting a new project. We are building a NEW GARAGE/SHOP. It will be a 2-3 car garage, 20'x32' with 10' walls and 17' cathedral ceiling. It will be attached to our house and stuccoed and double wide garage door to match our house and existing 3 car garage doors. Inside will have heat and a/c. BendPak 2 post lift, 7' BigAss fan and 4 x BigAss LED lights, 110/220, shelves, storage, work benches, tools, 250a welder, plasma cutter, the works.
We will be starting a YouTube Channel and video and post all our builds and projects.
Stay tuned for updates...
JEEP XJ AXLE PROJECT
-need better stronger axles that can handle more power and bigger tires
-don't want to waste money building the Dana 30 and Chrysler 8.25
-don't just want to put '1 Tons' under it, they are too wide and too heavy
Need a better plan! 'Fab 9" D60 F350 Hybrid' Fab960Hybrid
Front and Rear
-Notch fender flares
-37" MTRs on 17x9" rims with 4.75" backspacing
-fabricated 9" housing, 64"WMS
-F350/450 Unit Bearings 8 x 170 35 spline
-Warn Premium Lockouts 35 spline Front and Rear
-High Pinion Center section with 4.88 gears and Detroit TrueTrac diff
-1350 Drive Shaft yoke
-ABS compatible
Front specific
-D60 inner Cs with late Ford F350 knuckles and high mount steering arms
-passenger high steering arm- for steering drag link
-drivers high steering arm- for hydro assist ram
-F350 knuckle steering arms- tie bar
-Axles with 1480 U joints HUGE!! inner 35 spline, outer stub 35 spline
-stock F350 rotors and calipers, 13.03" x 1.5"thick 28.5 pounds, dual 54mm, HUGE!
Rear specific
-full floating using adapter flange mount for F350 Unit Bearing
-stock F350 rotors and calipers, 12.83" x 1.18" thick 24.0 pound, dual 44.5mm
-Chrome Moly axles inner 35 spline, outer 35 spline
FORD RANGER 'TRUGGY' PROJECT
-bought a 1994 Ford Ranger 4x4 4.0L auto extended cab $550
-not running, original plan was to transplant Jeep 4.0L engine, trans and transfer case
-Now plan is to get the Ranger engine running and use it, or not? IDK
-bought '99.5 F250 Super Duty D50 front and 10.25 rear axles, complete with brakes and driveshafts
-reuse shortened F250 driveshafts with 1350 U joints
-also got the stock F250 alumn 16" wheels and tires, good rollers
-plan to 3 link the front and 4 link the rear, Artec parts
-FAO 14" coilovers front and rear
-full hydro steering, tired of bump steer and all the steering linkage
-40" tires x 17" Pro Comp Tires
-cut front fenders, FlairSide bed with cut fenders
-? exoskeleton roll cage
-for under $8000 !
FUTURE VIDEO PROJECTS
-JK 3.8L M62 Supercharger Kit install
-JK '08 lift kit install
-XJ '98 M90 Supercharger Side Mount Kit install
-XJ '99 M90 Supercharger Top Mount Kit install
-Diesel XJ D35 rear axle rebuild with TrueTrac install
-XJ shackle relocation bracket modifications and install
-XJ 35" Duratrac install with stock fenders and flares and 4.5" lift
-XJ D30 build
-XJ front Big Brake Kit install
-XJ front Skyjacker sway bar istall
-XJ 4.0 Harland Sharp Roller Rocker install
-XJ AW4 Manual Shifting with the Stock Shift Lever
-Ford F150 big brake retrofit with Expedition Brakes
-Ford F150 rear disc brake conversion with Expedition Brakes
-Ford F150 4WD regear with 4.56 and suspension rebuild
-BMW 328xi M3 brake upgrade
-Corner Weighting/Weight Measurement
JEEP SUPERCHARGERS Sales and Installation
-XJ M62/M90 Side Mount Kit
-XJ M90 Stroker Side Mount Kit
-TJ M62/M90 4.0L Top Mount Kit
-TJ M90 Stroker Top Mount Kit
-TJ M62 2.5L Top Mount Kit
-JK 3.8L M62 Kit
-JK 3.6L M90 Kit
Newest XJ/TJ Big Brake Kit
-uses '11-'14 Durango/Grand Cherokee dual piston calipers and 13.25" Mustang Rotors
-requires 17" wheels
-requires 1.00" spacer, no 'adapter' bracket required
-caliper bracket bolts directly to knuckle mounting lugs
-maintains stock steering or any other steering system
-no welding, no relocating sway bar links, no replacing existing steering
-See thread on Cherokee Forum CLICK HERE http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/17-diy-big-brake-kit-xj-mj-tj-yj-d30-44-a-222937/
15" XJ/TJ Big Brake Kit
-works with 15" steel wheels like Crager Soft 8
-12" Sport Trac rotors
-Durango/Grand Cherokee dual piston calipers
-Only requires 2 washers for spacer, no machining
-basically a WJ brake upgrade without the welding and fabrication
-See thread on Jeep Forum CLICK HERE http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/17-diy-big-brake-kit-xj-mj-tj-yj-d30-44-a-3651553/
MOST IMPORTANT- FOR BIGGER BRAKES ON AN XJ
* * MUST USE THE EARLY '84-'89 XJ KNUCKLES * *
-THESE WILL BOLT ON TO ANY YEAR XJ
-THESE KNUCKLES HAVE LARGE CALIPER MOUNTING LUGS/TABS vs. '90+ knuckles which have integral brake pad wings
-'90+ knuckles can not be used for bigger brake kits
-'84-'89 Knuckles-
L- Drivers- Crown 53000625 or APDTY 110864
R-Passenger- Crown 53000626 or APDTY 110936
- lower split ring seat installed depth 0.206" (5.23mm)
Wheel Bolt Spacing-
5x4.5"- XJ, Mustang, Ford '02 SportTrac(ST)
5x5.0"- WJ, JK, GC, GC-SRT8
Stock OEM Brakes
XJ- '84-'89 Cherokee Early Knuckles with large caliper mounting lugs, 5.50" spacing, 11" rotors, single piston calipers
'90-'01 Cherokee Late Knuckles with brake pad 'wings', 11" rotors, single piston calipers
ZJ-- '93-'98 Grand Cherokee same brakes as XJ, rear discs 11" rotors (adaptable to XJ rear)
WJ- '99-'04 Grand Cherokee 12" rotors, dual piston calipers, caliper mounting lugs 5.15" spacing, different lower ball joint than XJ, passenger side knuckle with high mount steering (USA model)
'99-mid'02 Teves calipers, mid'02-04 Akebono calipers-better design
Jeep GC SRT8- '13-'14 6 piston Brembo front 15" rotor, 4 piston Brembo rear 14" rotor
Jeep GC SRT8- '06-'12 4 piston Brembo front 14" rotor, 4 piston Brembo rear 14" rotor
Caliper Mounting Tab Spacing-
Early XJ + '13-14 SRT8 6piston + '11-14 Jeep GC/Durango = 5.5" **Very Important**
WJ = 5.15"
Mustang = 6.0"
Explorer '01 down and '02 up = 5.675"
JK = 5.75"
'06-'12 GC SRT8 4piston front = 4.25"
'06-'12 GC SRT8 rear = 3.5"
'WJ Swap'- Expensive $$$$
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1121667
-requires WJ calipers and pads (Akebono Calipers BEST vs. Teves Calipers)
-requires WJ Knuckles R+L
-requires welding JKS Spacers to WJ knuckle (if 2WD- don't need spacers)
-WJ rotor (drilled to 5x4.5") + Late XJ hub ---or--- Ford SportTrac(ST) rotor + Early XJ hub (edge ground)
-requires WJ lower ball joint instead of the XJ ball joint, AC Delco 45D2292 $64.79
-(Top Ball Joint XJ and WJ are the same)
-requires fabricated tie bar and tie rod ends (possibly offset TREs)
-requires fabricated steering drag link bar
-requires fabricated track bar
-requires fabricated track bar mount on axle
-requires fabricated raised axle sway bar mounts
-may require wheel spacers for Teves caliper and TRE clearance on some 15" wheels
-Rusty's WJ Steering + WJ Brake Upgrade Kit, everything above included, $1,325.00 CLICK HERE
XJ Hub Bearing-Early (Composite rotor)
0.20-0.22" taller, 3.22" (82mm) flange to wheel flange surface, Timken #513084 $66.79
XJ Hub Bearing-Late '99.5 (Cast rotor)
shorter flange dimension 3.07" (78mm), taller around axle nut, Longer studs, Timken #HA597449 $67.79
.................EARLY (Composite Rotor) Bearing.........................LATE '99.5+ (Cast Rotor) Bearing
Brake Pads-
Jeep GC SRT8 '13-'14 Brembo 6 piston Pads- 2.5"x6.25" = 15.65sq.in. X2= 31.25 sq.in./wheel
..15" Rotor Brake Swept Area- 14.875" - 12.375" = 53.47sq.in. X2 = 106.94 sq.in.
..14" Rotor Brake Swept Area- 13.875" - 11.375" = 53.82sq.in. X2 = 107.64 sq.in.
Jeep GC SRT8 '06-'12 Brembo 4 piston Pads- 2.3"x5.5" = 12.65sq.in. X2= 25.30 sq.in./wheel
..14" Rotor Brake Swept Area- 13.875" - 11.575" = 45.97sq.in. X2 = 91.94 sq.in.
Shelby GT500 '07-'12 Brembo 4 piston Pads- no sample yet
..15" Rotor Brake Swept Area- 14.875" -
..14" Rotor Brake Swept Area- 13.875" -
Mustang GT 2014 Pads- 2.0"x4.3" with 0.6" gap in middle = 7.5sq.in. X2 = 15.0 sq.in./wheel
..15" Rotor Brake Swept Area- 14.875" - 12.875" = 43.58sq.in. X2 = 87.2 sq.in.
..14" Rotor Brake Swept Area- 13.875" - 11.875" = 40.45sq.in. X2 = 80.9 sq.in.
..13" Rotor Brake Swept Area- 12.875" - 10.875" = 37.30sq.in. X2 = 74.6 sq.in.
WJ Pads- 1.73" x 4.25" with 0.13" gap in middle = 7.128 sq.in. X2 = 14.25 sq.in./wheel
..12" Rotor Brake Swept Area- 11.875" - 10.145" = 29.92 sq.in. X2 = 59.84 sq.in.
XJ Pads- 1.65" X ?.??"
..11" Rotor Brake Swept Area- 10.875" - 9.225" = 26.05 sq.in. x2 = 52.10 sq.in.
Wheels and Brake Upgrades-
15" wheels- 12" and WJ, Cobra or GT caliper, ?13.2" rotor with Brembo 4 piston caliper
16" wheels- 13.2" Mustang GT rotor and Brembo 4 piston caliper
17" wheels- 13.2" Mustang GT rotor and GT caliper, 14" Shelby GT500 rotor and Brembo 4 piston
18" wheels- 14" Shelby GT500 rotor and GT caliper, 15" Shelby GT500 rotor and Brembo 4 or 6 piston
19" wheels- 15" Shelby GT500 rotor and GT or Brembo caliper
Weights-
Caliper and Pads-- XJ=8.5 lbs, WJ(akebono)=17.2 lbs, Mustang GT 2014=10.8 lbs, GC SRT8 6piston=15.8 lbs, GC SRT8 4piston=14.8 lbs, GC SRT8 4piston(Rear)=6.6lbs, Shelby GT500 4 piston= ?lbs, GC '13 2 piston 20.0lbs
Rotors-- XJ 11"=14.6lbs, WJ 12"=17.4lbs, SportTrac(ST) 12"=18.4lbs, Mustang GT 13.2"=20.8lbs, Mustang GT500 14"(Centric)=24.6lbs, Mustang Shelby GT500 15"=32.6lbs
Mustang Shelby 14" rear rotors=16.1lbs
Master Cylinders for XJ/TJ-
1" bore, Stock XJ, F-12x1BBL, R-10x1BBL, rod 2.12" Centric #130.67018('98 Cherokee)
1.0625" bore, some '98 ?'99-03 Durangos, hit or miss, *must check*, Centric 130.67024 same fittings
1.125" bore, '03 Durango, Viper, Cardone #132967, Dorman #M630162, same fittings
1.125" bore, '03-'10 Viper, '99-'04 Dakota, '99-'01 Durango, Centric #130.67025 premium, #131.67025 standard ?different reservoir
1.250" bore, Dodge '99-'03 1500, 2500, 3500 pickup, Centric #130.67023, same fittings, pressure rod 1.09"(will need to lenghten rod)
Observations-
-Pad Composition seems to make more braking difference than actual pad size
-Pad Size seems to have more to do with heat rejection ability and fade resistance
-Rotor Diameter and Brake sweep area is related and proportional to braking ability
-Rotor Thickness and Mass/Weight have to do with temps, fade resistance and flexing
Note: Only the front brake hardware was upgraded (calipers/rotors), yet significant performance improvements were also notes in the rear brakes due to the fronts improving so much.
2011 Durango Tests 60-0 Braking
ONLY 6 piston SRT8 Brembo front calipers + 15" rotors, stock rear 1 piston calipers + solid rotors
stock- 1st-128' 2nd-131' 3rd-138' 4th-147'
Brembo- 1st-120' 2nd-115' 3rd-114' 4th-114' NO FADE, IMPROVED BRAKING
Unsprung Weights = caliper lbs + rotor lbs
XJ calipers + 11" rotors-- 8.5 lbs + 14.6 lbs = 23.1 lbs
WJ calipers + 12" rotors-- 17.2 lbs + 17.4 lbs = 34.6 lbs
WJ calipers + SportTrac(ST) 12" rotors-- 17.2 lbs + 18.4 lbs = 35.6 lbs
Mustang calipers + 13" rotors-- 10.8 lbs + 20.8 lbs = 31.6 lbs (LESS THAN WJ)
Mustang calipers + 14" rotors-- 10.8 lbs + 24.6 lbs = 35.4 lbs (about same as WJ)
'13 GC 2 piston calipers + 13" rotors-- 20.0 lbs + 20.8 lbs = 40.8 lbs
Jeep SRT8 4piston calipers + Mustang GT500 14" rotors-- 14.8 lbs + 24.6 lbs = 39.4 lbs
Jeep SRT8 6piston calipers + Mustang GT500 14" rotors-- 15.8 lbs + 24.6 lbs = 40.4 lbs
Jeep SRT8 6piston calipers + Shelby GT500 15" rotors-- 15.8 lbs + 32.6 lbs = 48.4 lbs
ROTORS
ProStop Parts (Pep Boys)
5115G- XJ early 11" rotor $28.99
5396G- XJ late 11" rotor $36.99
5118G- WJ 12" rotor $31.99
54097G- '03 Ford SportTrac(ST) 12" rotor $47.99
PR945C- WJ Ceramic pads $50.99
Centric
Centric 120.65082 Ford SportTrac '01 premium 12" front rotor $42.79 RockAuto
Centric 120.61098 Ford Mustang GT '14 premium 13" front rotor $58.79 RockAuto
Centric 120.61089 Ford Mustang GT500 '14, premium 355mm 14" front rotor 26.2lbs, 1.26"thick $65.89 RockAuto
Centric 120.65054 Ford '95-'01 Explorer 4WD Front rotors 11.375"
Centric 125.61106 '13 Shelby GT500 front 380mm 15" high carbon alloy $119
Centric 125.61105 '13 Shelby GT500 rear 350mm 14" high carbon alloy $68
Centric 120.67053 '02-'10 Ram 1500 336mm 13.25" 5x5.5" ?Vanco 17" kit
Calipers
Centric 142.58013/4 '13-'14 Jeep GC SRT8 6 piston front
Centric 142.58513/4 '13-'14 Jeep GC SRT8 4 piston rear
Centric 142.63073/4 '06-'12 Jeep GC SRT8 4 piston front
Centric 142.61119/20 Ford Mustang GT500 4 piston
Centric 141.65057/8 '03-'05 Ford Sport Trac dual 48mm pistons
Centric 141.65037/8 '95-'01 Ford Explorer dual 46mm pistons
Centric 141.58011/2 '11-'14 Jeep Grand Cherokee/Durango 5.7hemi 48mm pistons 350mm rotor
Centric 141.58009/10 '11-'15 Durango/Grand Cherokee 330mm rotor
Centric 141.67045/46 '02-'10 Ram 1500 54mm ? 5 15/16" mounting ?Vanco 17" kit
Vanco Big Brake Kits
The 15" wheel Vanco BBK uses 11 3/8" rotors $1060.
The 16" wheel Vanco BBK uses 12" rotors $1060.
The 17" wheel Vanco BBK uses 13.38" rotors $1485.
JK Big Brake Options
TeraFlex 4303490 Front 13.3" rotors and brackets for stock JK calipers, drilled for 5x5" and 5x5.5" $300
TeraFlex 4303400 Front 13.3" rotors and dual piston calipers and pads, drilled 5x5" and 5x5.5" $700
Mopar Performance P5160051 Front 13" rotors, dual piston calipers and pads, Bigger brake booster and master cylinder $665
Vanco JKBBK Front 13.25" Centric rotor 54mm dual piston calipers Big bore Master cylinder $1250
? seems same as TeraFlex 4303400 + bigger bored MC ($700+$200)
K Sport JK BKJP010-83150 Front 8 piston calipers 13" rotors $1700
Wilwood 140-12440-R Front 14" rotors 1.25" thick, requires 18" rims 4 piston calipers $1600
TeraFlex Big Brake Master Cylinder oversize bore 4303450 for any caliper upgrade kit $200
TeraFlex 4304450 Rear Big Brake 13.5" rotors and bracket, for stock JK calipers, $330-$380
ADAPTER BRACKET TO MOUNT MUSTANG GT CALIPERS TO EARLY XJ KNUCKLE
14" MUSTANG GT500 ROTORS AND MUSTANG GT CALIPERS
FINAL ITERATION OF XJ FRONT BIG BRAKES
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| Early XJ Knuckle and Late Hub Bearing |
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| Side View |
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| Early XJ Knuckle and 2014 GC SRT8 6 piston Caliper bolt spacing |
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| 2013 Shelby GT500 14" Rotor with center ground slightly to clear hub center |
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| Backside View |
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| Backside View with spacers and Grade 10.9 Bolts |
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| FINAL ITERATION OF XJ FRONT BIG BRAKE | 14"Mustang Shelby GT500 Rotors and Jeep GC SRT8 6 Piston Calipers |
