JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ZJ DANA 35 REAR BRAKE PULL FOR XJ REAR DISC CONVERSION

In this video we're showing how to pull ZJ disc brakes for an XJ rear disc brake conversion from a parts car in someones driveway. The goal is to get everything we need and still be able to roll the donor vehicle to the junk yard. #Jeep #Cherokee #Disc #Conversion
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Movie Clips:
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Hey, what’s up guys? I hope you enjoyed another project. Please remember that this video product is meant for entertainment purposes only and intended for people of driving age, and that is not “made for kids”. Also Please Keep in mind I am not a professional and I have no professional training so don’t try this at home. If you decide to modify or fixing your own vehicle please keep it legal, roadworthy, and most importantly SAFE. Thanks for watching and I’ll see you on the next project! ✌️

[@3gencamaroguy]

There’s nothing like the luxury of having a parts car in your own drive way! Great video.

[@ProjectDanH]

Couldn't agree more!

[@dylanyates2320]

The intro was gold 😂😂

[@ProjectDanH]

almost has a little accident there 🤣🤣

[@ericmoss8344]

Used a ZJ to do my rear disc swap on my '01 XJ about 3 years back... very glad I did that after going thru multiple rear drum setups and adjustments.

[@ProjectDanH]

yeah man. drum brakes are such garbage

[@joshjameson1727]

Great video Dan H. Excited for the install. Thank you sir.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Josh, me too 👍

[@DEInTheGarage]

Holy hell dude! Not a drop from that rear diff!

[@ProjectDanH]

Bone Dry! WTF!

[@JacobEcret]

@@ProjectDanH and the axles are mint, wth?!

[@ProjectDanH]

@@JacobEcret weird

[@Bomhilsnotcountries]

Another Dan H Classic

[@ProjectDanH]

thanks Tom!

[@jasonvassallo6677]

Your a master! Great video Dan!

[@ProjectDanH]

thanks bro! Much appreciated

[@BluecollarOtaku]

Another great video Dan, Planning to do this to my 8.25 this winter. Great info!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank brother Good luck!

[@angelgama1981]

Bro this is exactly what I needed to watch thanks

[@ProjectDanH]

Glad I could help!

[@wyattoneable]

That was funny..."MISSED IT"! A dry diff makes for clean work. You documented the steps very well, thanks.

[@ProjectDanH]

🤣🤣🤣 almost had a little accident there! I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@wildbill23c]

@@ProjectDanH I guess the Jeep wasn't interested in being a part of your video it tried to leave LOL.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@wildbill23c LMAO, had to reel er back in!

[@hhyperdd]

Bro, EXCELLENT vid.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you! Conversion vid coming soon

[@joseleandry2055]

Thanks for that important video can't wait to the instalation one!

[@ProjectDanH]

Coming soon!

[@stevenm7566]

Again...another great video. I have not seen very many salvaging videos...and definitely not as detailed as Dan has done it. Thanks!

[@ProjectDanH]

Wow, thanks! Much appreciated

[@MrSnowford]

So well done, excellent content as always. Makes me want to do the swap even though I just freshened the drums on my XJ.

[@ProjectDanH]

thank you sir! wait till you see the whole swap series before you decide 😁

[@calebryals8607]

what on the perfect xj this intro was fire

[@ProjectDanH]

thank you 🤙

[@JustJeep_It]

KZbin gold Dan! I just did all new rear drum brakes and the wheel cylinders on my XJ but now I’m looking to do the disc brake conversion because this looks fun. 😊 Maybe I’ll pull the parts in a few weeks and have it around for a slow weekend and install those bad boys. Looking forward to the next video Dan! Be safe brother

[@ProjectDanH]

hey thanks brother, your conversion build will have something no other channel will have. a true before and after comparison because of your fresh drum job. I was gonna do a stop test with cones but you have an opportunity to measure and get scientific with it! 😁

[@nathanmccumber8965]

​@@ProjectDanHwhat size are those rims are they for sale.

[@GoatOffroad]

I love this! It’s like we’re working side-by-side yet 3,000 miles apart!! 🤣 I’ll definitely FaceTime you if we get stuck!! 🍦❤️🐞

[@ProjectDanH]

Please do!, I'd be down for some FaceTime action on bugs channel! you'll probably finish months ahead of me anyway 😂

[@ericgunnyporter8964]

Hey Dan thanks for specifying the exact parts for the disc conversion on my 2001 XJ , I'm going this weekend to brandywine you pull and get those parts. They have a ton of ZJ's there to pull from and ill be using the video to get me through thanks

[@ProjectDanH]

best of luck brother!

[@OLDBEAR123456]

I installed the ZJ to XJ rear disc with ABS. I used the backing plate as a template for the notch. I chain drilled the scribe and cut it out with a cut off disc and the finished with a round stone. It came out nice.

[@ProjectDanH]

awesome to hear of your successful install!

[@s3vR3x]

Dude!!!! thank you! I went to the boneyard today and picked all the parts I needed to convert my ZJ to disc and your video was literally spot on. I got lucky though, someone opened the pumpkin and removed the pin. But removing the c-clips from the axles and all the other steps you showed were SUPER HELPFUL!

[@s3vR3x]

so my zj doesnt have the notches on the flange for the abs sensor. looks like i will need to notch them, how is this done? angle grinder?

[@ProjectDanH]

I'm glad I was able to help! Awesome comments like yours keeps me motived! 💪

[@bart055]

Great video!

[@ProjectDanH]

thank you!

[@1stzjtruck706]

I already have a ZJ but I had to swap everything over to the Ford 8.8 very easy to do. Great job on the explanation of what you are doing Dan.

[@ProjectDanH]

thanks brother! how do you like the 8.8 in the Jeep?

[@1stzjtruck706]

Project Dan H I really like the 8.8 . I have the 8.8 LSD 4:10 out of an explorer with the Iron Rock Offroad bracket kit. I think it’s going to be fun once I get the truss that came with IRO long arm kit welded on.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@1stzjtruck706 I wanna do the IRO truss for the d44! I can't wait

[@infinitybandofkent]

Great videos Dan , i might hit you up for some parts for my 98 zj 4.0 .

[@ProjectDanH]

thanks Chad! let me know what you need!

[@infinitybandofkent]

@@ProjectDanH thanks Dan but i just picked a 2005 wk. My zj days are over. Im only going to miss the 4.0 lol

[@infinitybandofkent]

@@ProjectDanH trail rated new tires and brakes. $1200 limited 4.7. Either head gaskets or new engine i dont care. Its a far better machine them my 22 year old heap even after 1500 i put into it. Been a great car though.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@infinitybandofkent congrats! Sounds like a nice ride!

[@SerenityAcresFarmstead]

I need some goodish disk breaks for my xj lol nice job Dan h

[@ProjectDanH]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 thanks Ant!

[@Obi1Jacobi222]

Great video! Was HUUUGE help in doing my swap! 🤙

[@ProjectDanH]

Glad it helped!

[@jasonlight5871]

Great video man! Did this swap about a month ago, I used KJ stuff since I have the 8.25. I also have a 2000 XJ in black that is in very good shape for a 20 year old Jeep.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks bro, if I had an 8.25 I probably woulda grabbed a KJ set. then at least I'd get good ebrake cables. lol

[@jasonlight5871]

My e brake is ok. Looking forward to your ebrake setup to see if I'm going to change anything. Lol

[@ProjectDanH]

@@jasonlight5871 haha! Awesome

[@DEInTheGarage]

Haha... That bad boy almost got away from you bud!

[@ProjectDanH]

🤣🤣 seriously! almost had me a 10-10

[@brianhaw9398]

Code brown! Code brown! If that was me I would have slipped and got run over! Lol!

[@inkedbuddhist5220]

This is exactly the vid I needed. Doing the same swap in my 97 XJ minus the fancy ABS. Tired of the rear drums; they are so inconsistent when compared to discs. Doing the WJ front brakes after that. Getting my XJ in great working order before I make her look pretty; clear coat oxidation, faded paint, 3 colors thanks to JY body parts. Dip Your Car has some great colors and for $500 it's hard to pass up as the final step.

[@ProjectDanH]

oh man! your build is gonna be sick! I want to do the wj knuckles too. I bought a set of them a while ago but I'm still uncertain of the steering I want build. let me know what steering set up you use.

[@mercedescherokee6853]

@@ProjectDanH I plan on doing stock steering first, then upgrading to utk crossover inverted t with a custom track bar mount, all at once makes it that much tougher

[@toddolatheks.1328]

Oh my. ..damn near pissed myself watching u get dragged past. Then the cinder blocks 🧱!!!!!! LOL THANKS 🙏

[@ProjectDanH]

😂. glad you enjoyed. thanks for watching brother 💪

[@Veeb0rg]

You can also get the disc brake setup off a KJ/liberty. I got lucky, I got my setup from a guy parting a ZJ and he included aftermarket braided brake lines with the calipers.

[@ProjectDanH]

awesome man! yea KJs work great if you have a C8.25 👍

[@metaldemon60]

i am going to the yard this weekend to get some KJ backing plate for my 8 1/4" . I will also pick the guts out of ZJ proportioning valve. I will throw out the ABS sensor.

[@ProjectDanH]

LOL! Awesome man, God Speed!

[@davidgrant3940]

I have removed 100's of the rear discs from ZJs & KJs. You need the specialty e brake cable tool for the KJ but a 13mm will work on the ZJ. Discount the e brake cable from the backing plate & slip the boxed in part over the end & spring. Then just work it out. Bring a 13mm ratchet wrench. It tackles alot of bolts used. I highly suggest a electric impact. My best time was 30 minutes to remove a complete set. I've only broken 5 or 6 of the center bolts. All of them have been 5/16 or 1/4.

[@ProjectDanH]

LOL solid info Dave!

[@fjnagle2nd]

Cabin fever maybe? Going a little crazy myself. Don't sweat it brother, still giving a ton of good info. God bless and stay well. Also, will this swap work with a Chrysler 8.25?

[@ProjectDanH]

haha.. yes but I filmed this March 22nd.. so I guess no. lol. yes you can put these on an 8.25. direct bolt on but you must enlarge the mounting bracket hole a bit to accept the larger diameter axle tube

[@jasonhoward8606]

Love this video! I would like to do this same swap to my 98 Wrangler Tj with a rear D35. Do you foresee any issues or things I should watch for in my swap? I will also not be using the ABS and was wanting your prospective on the Prop valve swap? I have read on forums that its not necessary if not using ABS and the standard Prop Valve is fine but not sure?

[@nrconnor60]

Awsome fucking video! Keep these type of vids coming.

[@ProjectDanH]

thank you sir 👍

[@timothysimpson912]

You say grab the wiring to retain your ABS. I have a 99 XJ with a Dana 35 with ABS already. Do I need to take any of the ABS stuff from the Grand Cherokee? I got near-perfect backing plates with 4 bolts behind them off a 97 Grand at the junkyard and brand-new calibers off a 95 (same junkyard) this past week. I need to go back to see about getting the lug bolts and as far as the portioning valve, I only need the spring right? Forgot that part too. Remember how crusty your metal pieces were for the parking brake? These are still shiny metal and no rust on either backing plate. Feel blessed.

[@jeffwesson8798]

I wish I found thos video BEFORE I went to a junk yard!!! :) Didn't get pro valve and backing plates were destroyed!

[@ProjectDanH]

Oh no! where did you get em?

[@jeffwesson8798]

@@ProjectDanH Pick a part!!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Talk about a comprehensive video, Danno!

[@ProjectDanH]

thoroughly done! and that's not even the installation 🤣

[@chrismadden1660]

Dana 44a rear discs will work on the Dana 35 as well, I am not 100% sure but you may need to grind out the center on the 44 for an 8.25 too. I did the swap on my 98 TJ years ago using the 44a brackets on my turdy5. Will be doing the 8.25 soon- oh and you can use KJ rear discs on the XJ 8.25 with no mods from what I have read on the forums.

[@ProjectDanH]

100% correct.. I'm using a d35 so I went with a ZJ swap

[@arjanwilhelm3545]

Okay, so it is possible to use the parts from a Dana 44 for an 8.25?

[@chrismadden1660]

@@arjanwilhelm3545 yes but you will still need to grind the center openings to fit the axle and mate correctly. Dan will probably show what I mean, he also mentioned it in the vid. The D44 brackets have identical openings as the D35 so are direct fit but need mod for 8.25

[@arjanwilhelm3545]

@@chrismadden1660 thank you, Chris!

[@arjanwilhelm3545]

Hi Dan, Watching every vid you make about the XJ from the Netherlands. Love them every time! Question: you also take the valve prop. I have a Chrysler 8.25 axle. Do I also need that valve? And Why do you take this valve with you? Regards Arjan

[@ProjectDanH]

thanks for watching brother 💪. yes you need the proportioning valve from a ZJ with rear disk brakes for your conversion. drum brakes have a proportioning valve that sends more fluid to the rear brakes... so if you don't change it, your new rear brakes will get too much brake fluid and they will lock up on you and make the vehicle skid.

[@arjanwilhelm3545]

@@ProjectDanHThank you very much! Glad I asked! Skidding my XJ is not my favorite hobby! 🙃

[@Airbuss07]

Dan. What video is it that you refinished the center uprights on you Jeep. The pillars between the front and rear doors.Need to refinish mine and you did a nice segment on that Thanks Manfred

[@ProjectDanH]

I don't recall doing that... maybe the window trim fix? I have done any mods on the B pillars

[@stevensprojectgarage99]

You can as use the disc brakes from a KJ Library. It was very common to find the Chrysler 8.25 I believe they have with ABS and without ABS. I have been called that the ZJ proportional valve better than the KJ 11 💯 % sure on that so double check on that one

[@ProjectDanH]

If you have an XJ with an 8.25 a KJ rear would be great. Unfortunately my XJ has a D35 rear so the ZJ set up will be better suited for my application.

[@stevensprojectgarage99]

@@ProjectDanH yeah do what works. I Dina 35 ain’t a bad axle. Never had any problems with mine

[@Tropicanax7x]

Dan! I know this is unrelated to the video, I thought I'd ask on your most recent video of this year ZJ. I have a 95 ZJ, my first vehicle, The tailgate is a bit more rusty than the repair you did on this one, and it even goes around the window seal... My bf and I planned on fixing the rust..but now I'm interested in swapping out my fixed glass tailgate for one with the flip glass. I was wondering if you've seen a friend do this, or have even done it yourself off-video and have any info for me? I haven't had a whole lot of luck on the interwebs.

[@ProjectDanH]

I've never done it but I think it could be an easy swap. give it a try and hit my up on Instagram of you have any issues. God bless 💪

[@Deadbuck73]

I want to go to the yard!

[@ProjectDanH]

Lol, I cant wait till spring

[@AzzuriCaesar]

i’m waiting to do this swap until you make a video because i don’t trust these other youtube channels haha

[@ProjectDanH]

lol! thanks brother.. means alot 💪

[@edisonsc1183]

Ainda bem que vc não mostrou o fim da ZJ 😢😔🇧🇷

[@ProjectDanH]

aww. yes sad

[@fjnagle2nd]

Dan, you're pretty good with electronics, right? DO you think there is a way to modify an older vehicle so the power doesn't cut off when you turn off the key until you open the door? Like newer cars/trucks. So you can put power windows up ect. If anyone can figure this out, I have faith you can.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Frank! I'm confident this can be done by adding a time delay relay into your power window circuit. Give it a shot and let me know how it goes 💪

[@charlesmaxey9165]

Direct fit to xj with dana 35??

[@angelgama1981]

Do you have a video installing the disc brakes on the xj ?

[@ProjectDanH]

Still Haven't gotten around to it! sorry

[@toddolatheks.1328]

Mr. Dan just want to tell you I’m really enjoying the tutelage On all things jeep. I have a question I’m a sensitive guy so don’t make fun of me. Like you did with the dinger box!! 😝 I inherited 94 Jeep grand Cherokee Limited from my dad he passed away two years ago this coming July and it hasn’t ran since he passed I needed to get front brakes on it. Number ☝️ gas tank is full I know the carburetor problems I had with my lawnmower can’t imagine what The 🌽 gas is going to be like do I have to drain it or is there some kind of magic 🧪 ?? #2. I’ve never done breaks before but I think it needs new front pads. I stopped driving it as soon as it started grinding. So how hard is the job and please don’t assume just because I can’t spell or formulate a complete sentences doesn’t necessarily mean I can’t turn a 🔧. I appreciate any help you can give me in this manner. Please be nice sensitive guy. Thanks 🙏

[@ProjectDanH]

Hey Brother! Thanks for reaching out. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Hel be very proud of you when you get the brakes up an running. XJ brakes are very easy, theres probably a million vids on KZbin to learn from. Im sure you'll do great. theres also "dry gas" and bunch of other additives to treat the bad gas, but try to top it off with fresh stuff as soon as you can. good luck man!

[@itstonybro1]

Do you have any idea on what axles I could swap disc brakes onto a d44 xj axle.

[@ProjectDanH]

I'm not sure exactly but Nick In Time films did an old XJ D44 rear brake conversion with ZJ brakes and a couple TJ flanges.. check him out! 👍

[@SharkLasers380]

I did this mod years ago- no ragrets

[@ProjectDanH]

Heck yeah, no regerts!

[@danhambrick6331]

I'm doing a disk break conversion when I swap my 35 for an 8.8...lol...

[@ProjectDanH]

awesome Dan, smart idea!

[@rynohadden]

Did do a how to fit up video?

[@ProjectDanH]

coming soon

[@hotroddinlogan1043]

Starting of on a high note lol

[@ProjectDanH]

LMAO

[@oldxj]

Do you have to change wheel size or Will 15s still work?

[@ProjectDanH]

15s should work fine

[@soverignamerican2661]

Will the axles from the zj fit into the xj without modification

[@ProjectDanH]

No, they're very different, they're also low pinion fronts which aren't as good and Dana 35 rears which are definitely worse than a c 8.25

[@edisonsc1183]

E ae Dr ZJ , ainda tem computador de bordo pra vender novo?7🇧🇷

[@ProjectDanH]

I may know where to find a 1994 VIC.. what year is yours?

[@jelly7310]

BFH aka The Tonya Harding

[@ProjectDanH]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 LMAO. hilarious

[@gatordave6629]

Would it be a problem if I have abs and I dont swap axel shafts and wouldnt there be wires at rear if I had ABS

[@ProjectDanH]

If you had ABS and wanted to keep Your XJ ABS you would need to add an ABS tone ring onto your axles. You would also have to get ZJ ABS Wires and notch out the axle mounting surface to accept Disc ABS as the Drum ABS mounts differently.

[@samuelasmare2883]

@@ProjectDanH Hey Dan, I wanted to get some clarification on what you meant by swapping the tone ring. I did this brake swap on my 99 XJ and did everything that you mentioned and I still have an abs light that’s on. My question is did you use the ZJ or the XJ tone ring?

[@ProjectDanH]

@@samuelasmare2883 you will need the ZJ tone ring and ZJ abs sensors

[@sleepy83181]

I have a ZJ that i am trying to figure out what rear end is in it cause i wanted to do brakes and there are so many choices. It has drum brakes in the rear. Can you suggest a good place to look for markings or tags that would be on the jeep that would tell me what rear end is in the jeep? Any help would be most appreciated, i don't trust what the auto parts stores say it is.

[@ProjectDanH]

Is it a 93 to 95 Laredo? probably a d35.

[@sleepy83181]

Project Dan H it is a 94 Laredo. Great job on the videos by the way. Entertaining and knowledgeable. You can tell you are having a lot of fun

[@ProjectDanH]

@@sleepy83181 thanks man, I really appreciate it. Jeeps are definitely fun to work on

[@mmikel6587]

Any way I can get a disc brake setup from you for my XJ?

[@ProjectDanH]

hey brother, I'd love to help you out but I'm not sure how good the left over parts will be

[@slyjeeper]

Would this work with a non c clip dana 35?

[@ProjectDanH]

absolutely kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGasdYKQr5iZpZY

[@davidjeep6543]

ok E break cable was not hook up for ...WHY ,,,, maby because there;s no e break pads

[@ProjectDanH]

Crazy right? you never know what you'll find in a parts car

[@jeepinjack4196]

Where is the rke board on a ZJ?

[@ProjectDanH]

passenger door controls.. I know it's bizarre

[@5A1A2AR]

Did this ZJ drop the exhaust on the ride home? 😂

[@ProjectDanH]

haha, Just like all the rest of em!

[@davidjeep6543]

an reusing bolts you have heated ,not a good idear heat removes temper ,,just buy some grade 8 at ace

[@ProjectDanH]

it wasn't heated enough to loosen rust but not enough to distemper them. If was glowing red the maybe, but it could always be re tempered by heating it and quenched in oil

[@mohammadhero2183]

Brother Dan you did not translate the videos in to arbic as promised

[@ProjectDanH]

sorry man!! I'll leave a note on my desk for you. I filmed this over a month ago and published it in a hurry

[@misstransgender]

what are you doing to my zj

[@ProjectDanH]

The sunroof soon.

[@misstransgender]

@@ProjectDanH you putting in a sun roof in the zj

[@aquaspark5246]

Me with a zj with drum brakes…

[@ProjectDanH]

ouch! lol. a 1993 ???

[@wheresthetunez]

At some point I'm gonna realise that I'm not motivated enough to do an axle swap ( or funded enough ) like I should and I may just do the brake conversion on my D35 on 35's. I know the jokes write themselves.

[@ProjectDanH]

brother, with that comment you are "right on the money" lol. he was only asking $250 for the D44 so I had to get it. Beach Jeep is gonna need the extra strength when the weight of the 3rd row is added 💪

[@wheresthetunez]

@@ProjectDanH $250 is a hell of a deal on a D44! At that price you sure you didn't rob the guy?🤣 At no obligation to watch here's a quick vidjeo of about how motivated my projects are right now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWmllo2HhNyrh80 Cheers dude!

[@ProjectDanH]

@@wheresthetunez I was carrying when I picked it up 🤣🤣. But that was after he told me the price 🤑

[@TheBeardedJeeper]

I hate c clip axles

[@ProjectDanH]

yes. they are only acceptable if you have disc brakes on them for safety

[@anthonyezzo5278]

Zoww Zowwww

[@ProjectDanH]

🔨

[@curtiscarnes2245]

Wish I could have took that Jeep off ur hands

[@ProjectDanH]

sorry bud, the parts car was shot