Ford 9 inch Disk Brake conversion - Jeep Wrangler TJ axle upgrade part 2

[@moabwheeling]

That is going to be an awesome set up Kelly when your done . Thank you for sharing your projects with us . Looking forward to your next video . Until next time take care .

[@ProjectDanH]

I love the creativity of grinding the flange! Brilliant! I wouldn't even have thought to check the run out on the rotors..that's a great heads up for all future brake projects!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

👍🏻I am glad I checked, otherwise I would have been in for a surprise the first time I hit the brakes, lol.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 haha, seriously! These things are best done correctly the first time around 👍

[@ImDud3man]

Another great vid! I did Disk brake conversion on my 8.25 when I installed my locker. I hope to start upgrading my steering parts next. Have a good Weekend. :)

[@jeffdaigneault4284]

I love the barnes shirt while talking about ruffstuff brackets!

[@peteJoseph-x3h]

Could always use Explorer rear brake kit for 9” ….internal small drum brake for e brake works really well without dragging issues, rotors can be ordered in any bolt circle. You’re welcome.

[@redneckgearheadgarage495]

Awesome upgrade.

[@ryanhubble9157]

Under cover fab makes a backet to hook up a mater cylinder to the factory parking brake handle

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I have seen this, pretty slick. gets kinda expensive with the bracket and buying a master cylinder. I have been looking at the $25 eBay hydraulic e-brake handle. I have a few friends that use them and have had no problems with them👊🏻

[@rickmarquart3277]

Thanks Kelly! I want to do this on my Dana 44

[@MotivxTools]

That's a pretty decent savings

[@the454bigblockXJ]

I always thought about putting a line lock for the rear for a ebrake

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I will be doing that later down the road. They make e brake handles with a line lock built into it, which is what I will be trying out.

[@scottmoot2969]

I have a lever line lock, I wondered if I'd trust it parked on a hill for a long time. I think it was intended for a forklift.

[@TheBeardedJeeper]

thats quite the hodge podge of parts but looks like it will work well.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Yea, it should, it is just the same parts that come with most kits, it’s just cheaper if you buy them separately. They just usually don’t reveal exactly what parts they use👍🏻

[@ke6bnl]

makes me better appreciate my lathe and mill, nice job

[@pranays]

I like the drum e brake in the disk like the jk has.

[@hillbillyhangover]

Well done!!!

[@chadsuttles3614]

sweet! e-brake on the driveline would be simple enough if you wanted one

[@cerial0411]

Just parted out a 79 for a "Free" axle. These videos are a great help as I tear the axle down. One question is why you did not run hard lines right to the calipers then have a single flexible line?

[@jessesharkkk]

You wouldn't be able to remove the caliper to change pads without also unhooking the brakeline.

[@PaulKaiser42]

Great Video as always Kelly!!!! I’m still curious as to why you would not use the 8.8? Is it the gearing?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I have been getting this question a lot, so I am collecting some 8.8 parts to make a video showing the differences and why I am switching👍🏻

[@PaulKaiser42]

Thanks Kelly!!!

[@Ryan_Tidwell]

Thanks for the video. I think it will come in handy. I recently bought some Dana44 axles from a 2006 JK for my 4.0L TJ. Not exactly what I was looking for but I got both axles for $300. Apparently they have no brake parts. I didn't know this when I bought them. I was planning to truss them and re-gear. I'm planning to run 35" tires but might go up to 37's if I get crazy. Do you think these axles are worth it?

[@williamcordle]

couldn't you run a line lock for a parking brake press brake activate and there locked until you deactivate

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Yep, the Jeep already has one, but it hasn’t worked since I have owned it. They make ebrake handles with a line lock built into it, I am probably going to go with one of those👍🏻

[@WesternReloader]

Does that disc setup stop better than the drum setup?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Not sure, I haven’t had a drum setup on this Jeep. But drum brakes work just fine as long as they are clean and adjusted properly.

[@danhambrick6331]

How much stronger is that 9in. than the 8.8 it is replacing?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I am working on doing a video on this, since so many people have been asking me about it👍🏻

[@mattlinderkamp9489]

Think I'm running ford explorer disc breaks on my currie 9".

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

That is an option, but they are like $500, unless you can get everything from a junkyard and piece it together.

[@kyle3861]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 by everything, it's just all the parts on the explorer 8.8 right? No adapters, no Frankenstein, just 8.8 backing plates, brakes etc?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Depends on which 9” axle you have, I believe the 8.8 backing plate works with the “new style” 9” big bearing ends only.

[@kyle3861]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 this is relevant to the big bearing small bearing 9s correct? Is there a new and old style big bearing?

[@joellecarno3541]

Hey Kelly, Im looking for a set of axles for a swap right now. Im hoping to find a HPD44 from an early 70s f150. Is your 9" from the same truck that you got the D44 from or is there a more desirable housing?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

The front d44 will be the tougher one to find. I have the most sought after one from a 76. The 9” I have came from a 1980 f150. Much easier to find those. I used this as my guide for the d44. Hope it helps. www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Dana44.shtml

[@johnathonjsmith]

Where is part 3?

[@aaronbengston3059]

What ever happened to Tim from bleepinjeep? He was one of my favorites on that channel. 🙁

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

🤷🏼‍♂️, I met him once at king of the hammers 2019, was a cool dude

[@aaronbengston3059]

Muddy Beards 4X4 yea seems like a cool dude. Wish he was still on bleepinjeep cause his and Matt’s videos were my favorite. Also I’m in Washington so if you ever do a fan ride type of thing that would be pretty cool or just message me lol I’m in graham like 30 mins from Elbe

[@pro-touringf-body5179]

DISC!!

[@RedRider2001]

So much work for just an axle and brakes. Plus I have no garage. No thanks!

[@kennethsmith6470]

Please tell me you didn't say caliber, it's a CALIPER!!! 😖

[@stoneyswolf]

This whole thing is just way to janky.

[@MyName-ln6mk]

Thats probably because you lack knowledge or experience with basic fabrication.