JK One Ton Swap - Brakes, Wheel Speed Sensors, Wheels, and More! Time to Wrap it Up

[@aguywithajeep]

I’m no where near ready to 1 ton swap but I watched all of this series. Looking forward to the day this becomes useful info for me haha. Good work

[@MOTOWNN]

Ive been following this swap from the beginning you have got to be stoked that they are finally under your Jeep!

[@danzway8021]

Globex thats my boys they helpd me build my jeep and are good friends. You picked a good bunch of people Mike, Mike and Glenn are great guy👍👍💪

[@mikehoffman3690]

Your knowledge of the build process is amazing. The Jeep looks great. Anxious to see the final product roll down the street (and hit the trails).

[@Jo_and_HisJK]

I appreciate all this info. I’ll be going to a junk 1 ton within the next month but will buy things slowly since I don’t have the pockets for all at once lol this series has definitely helped!

[@jnightrod]

The Jscan app is awesome. Already used it to change tire size and to get the backup camera to work with the factory head unit. Again jeep looks great.

[@hivoltagedriver]

Same brakes I used on my swap (slotted only on the rotors though). I have no problem stopping, very quickly. Oh, and those calipers are 25lbs each BTW! 100lbs just in calipers. I actually shortened and re-flared my rear hard lines, and ran the soft lines down the upper control arms. Just one less thing hanging down to get caught up on something. Keep an eye on your rear endlink/ wheel speed sensor clearance. I broke one, and ended up just removing my rear sway bar with no drivability issues.

[@drepagaming]

Great video! Only thing i'd say is you don't need gas mig. Fluxcore is great and will penetrate just fine, even better than MIG depending on the voltage you're running. You can make fluxcore look nice, won't drop dimes but it's fine for axles.

[@l84jk31]

Some of the best jeep videos on utube. Can't wait for winter so I can start my axle swap. Please do home made long arm suspension and an ls swap😁

[@michaelbias3438]

Dude, I love your videos (and I don't even own a Jeep anymore). Watched all the axle swap playlist vids, even the 2 hour ones, and many others. But, especially has no 'x'.

[@roadhouzz4275]

Congratulations Ben, Awesome videos and your Jeep looks great, can't wait to see when you do the Adam's driveshaft install!!

[@Channel_1728]

WOW GREAT. I am doing a J-10 with DANA 60's but the information is kinda generic so I was able to learn how I might accomplish my goals even if I have a "bastardized" kit.

[@swarbrickjesse]

I can't wait to see this thing on the trail! You did a amazing job it looks fantastic

[@bradleycollins8485]

Great job dude! I like how you give the tips and trick as you install things, you even give ones you didn't have to use, but you know some people had to. Not everyone does that. Looking forward to more videos!!

[@jackreece2414]

This has been an awesome series, and yeah, gotta agree, SICK Jeep, Ben!

[@jacman619]

Very well done Ben. Thanks for sharing the series with us!

[@forgiven21801]

Hey Ben! Thanks for the tip. Vgate coming today and I am stoked, such an awesome tool and thanks for showing us how to use it. Your videos are really well done, I'm going have to find a second job to afford all the upgrades you've got me interested in!

[@SevenSlotSociety]

Hey, I'm back! Congrats on this series dude!

[@jackwitt8713]

Thanks for the great video series Ben, very informative ,very instructive,thanks

[@christienjacobpalacios6692]

Dang. That looks SICK!!!! Nice content! I enjoy watching your Videos!

[@davidriggins1591]

Awesome series in so many ways....I been watching as my build is progressing aswell. Very helpful

[@NathanX-h7r]

Congradulations Ben! Very informative video. Thanks for sharing the progress with us!

[@morganbarber2461]

Just a tip never loosen a bolt or nut with a torque wrench. They are meant to tighten only. Back it off with a breaker bar and then re-tighten with the torque wrench.

[@MangoTangoJKU]

Great job Ben! Thorough series.

[@TrillNGR]

Can’t wait to see it on the trail!

[@stormw777]

Very nice. I like that front bumper.

[@justinmartin1813]

Great video series Ben!! Looks amazing!

[@jeepn8048]

Thank you for all the handy info , ive learned a ton .... I had no idea that those unit bearings existed to convert the dana 60 lug pattern / tone ring .... With my 2017 i may have to use those unit bearings , idk yet.... I contacted J-scan he says that his app does support all jk jeeps but idk if ALL of the featured are available ..... I do have the Diablo tuner and unlocked computer but i havent explored my tuning options. I have to do some research .

[@TheRamie]

Alot of work but man it looks well worth it!!!

[@MARC11B]

Good Stuff Ben, looks great!

[@brianalberto5662]

Awesome job Ben

[@georger9998]

It’s about time you wrapped this series up! Hahahahahahahahahahaha. Love the channel Ben.

[@kshepthedrummer]

So when will you be ready to wheel? We need to ride up to rausch when you get it ready lol

[@yjoem1]

I would like to c how ur e brake worked out

[@nikomini8854]

I like 1 ton axle on Jeep Wrangler but my one question what engine you have in jeep Wrangler? And another my suggestion to you Ben put 15x15 rims make it wider or put 26x18 rims widest that look bad!!👈👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 If I were you I put widest rims not for climb for good looking on road 👈

[@Ohio_offroad_adventures]

Awesome series and Jeep. How did you do the parking cable?

[@alchampion340]

Good video , great information. 👍

[@danhambrick6331]

Looks awesome Ben....

[@williamheinemann8286]

Thank you for this series, and Great job! I thought the '05 and up superduty axles used the fine thread lug pattern, but my 06 came with the coarse pattern. I can only assume the bearings have been replaced. At one point, in one of the videos, it looks like your dana 60 also has coarse threads... Does it?

[@claysherwood6933]

Looking good keep up the content

[@mrsporky426]

How did you relocate the hardlines in the rear to center them with the cailpers?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

If I remember correctly I just slowly bent them by hand

[@mrsporky426]

@@JKGearandGadgets Sweet thank you.

[@jeremy8715]

As always, a very good video.

[@2015_Rubicnn]

That's a lot of work!

[@RottFink]

Looks amazing man...

[@codyholliday6059]

Awesome videos man! I've been using them for reference while doing my one ton swap. I will be going with the same brakes as you and am wondering if you ever came across the part # for the banjo and caliper bolts? I didn't see them in the description. Any help would be great, keep up the great videos.

[@jameswmatthews]

Hey Ben, what was the final width of the axles with the 40s on? Like the edge of tire to tire. Planning on purchasing a trailer and have my 14 bolt under, but no 40s yet. Thanks!

[@zip7806]

Now you need some WFO long travle shock hoops.

[@williamh6547]

Got another question, you said you was going to do a comparison with the stock brake booster and cylinder, and then compare that to the upgraded one, I haven't heard that comment from you, so is the stock setup good enough for the 1 ton swaps, or am I really going to need the upgrade booster/ cylinder? Thanks

[@charleswelch8471]

Great job man!

[@RoamingRomingers]

The J8 brake booster seems to be for automatics transmissions. Im sure there is a reason, but i dont know why. Do know of a brake booster for a standard transmission.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

It’s for manuals too. Just need a stand-alone clutch reservoir

[@loveisallweneedify]

Would the 60 count tooth work in a gladiator too ?? I’m doing my swap now and I need help please

[@chrishurley9128]

Hey Ben how do you like those beadlocks and how do they ride? What size rim did you go with, also what's your opinion on those tires on the east coast?

[@punknjl8722]

When is the HEMI swap?

[@jasonlyijnen84]

Forget hemi do a ls swap

[@danzway8021]

always use red loctite on your spacers never blue better to be safe then sorry. And always torque to the specs from the manufacturer💪

[@jasonwaren8984]

You didn't cover adapting the parking brake cable between the jeep and the 14 bolt. Any resources you can reccomend?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Fusion 4x4 ebrake cable

[@rickfeemster2387]

Love those wheels

[@bruce-bruce7975]

What's the link for the brake mounting bracket bolts? To mount brakes to the knuckle? Thx.

[@keithwoods8100]

Thank you Ben for this series. What offset did you go with on those wheels ? Or better yet, what mfg part #

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I want to say 4.5 or 4.75” but I just looked on their website and can only find 4.25 available now.

[@keithwoods8100]

​@JKGearandGadgets thank you.. I will be starting mine in the next couple weeks ..I'm sure it's here somewhere .but how about that bom list 😁

[@hectorserrano7703]

Great video, nice job

[@naturespy]

I’m planning on 1 ton swapping my JKU and wondering that gear ratio should I shoot for? Will also have the hemi and 8 speed on 40s. Stock sport tcase

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I would say 5.13s with the Hemi and 8 speed

[@nicholassmerk]

Yeah, you put the parking brake spring in wrong. That's the bottom spring that rests up against the adjuster.

[@jasenchandler8004]

Did you just use a different banjo fitting to adapt to the 14 bolt calipers?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Pretty sure I just used the banjo from the 14 bolt calipers

[@peerplaut]

I have a 1966 International Travelall 4x4. I want to upgrade the drive train and would like to to abs. is the abs computer module stand alone or does it need to tie into the ecm?

[@ryanbranch8046]

Did you ever end up doing the j8 master cylinder or did the stock work ok with the power stop upgraded brakes

[@zve482]

Ben, with the 60 pin wheel did you have issues with the trans? I’m only getting 3rd gear with 5.38. Programmed with an AEV.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

You need jscan and program in the odd gear ratio 4.66 option I think? Whatever the formula for the new tone ring count ratio ends up being for your tire size. Aev won’t allow you to trick the computer

[@zve482]

@@JKGearandGadgets so program it to 4.66 instead of 5.38? Or and that AEV won’t work to be as clear as mud ? lol

[@zve482]

Update: Ben, you’re absolute gold. Thanks for making the series and posting. I appreciate you.

[@Lees706]

Doesn’t it void the warranty on the Jeep when you do modifications to it.

[@mattsullivan4318]

Whats the best route on lockouts for jk ? Saw close up of those ford ones you have just bought the j8 and I have the power stop sitting and waiting for me to finish axles

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Either stick with the factory ford lockouts , or go with the warns, not too many options sadly

[@mattsullivan4318]

@@JKGearandGadgetsthanks man good content and breakdowns, this video was very good explaining the small details

[@Silentway247]

Any reason why you retained the ford wheel hubs?

[@DavidCoulombe-d8o]

Hi,I watch your video but i would like to know what the parking brake cable do you put on it because my stock one dosen’t fit? Thanks

[@JKGearandGadgets]

It’s from fusion4x4

[@DavidCoulombe-d8o]

@ thanks 👍

[@nikjazbas]

Any plans on selling the sterling unit bearing and Artec tone rings? Need it for my swap!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Shoot me an email [e-mail] Hopefully shipping isn’t crazy

[@tonyadame3502]

Great job u got talent! Lets talk about how much spent all together?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yep that will be a video within itself! 🤘

[@Underdogfabrication]

Hey man what did you do with your e brake? I put f350 axles in, everything’s done and it can drive around, but I don’t have any e brake, my jk and my ford cables are just tucked up. Which one do I use?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I ended up getting the fusion4x4 cables

[@Underdogfabrication]

@@JKGearandGadgets thanks for the reply man. I actually ordered those while waiting for a response from you, what are the odds! Good to hear that they worked for someone else too. Did you find them a good length? I stretched mine 8” hoping they will still work. Keep up the great work I used alot of your info to 3 link Coilover superduty swap on 40s my Jeep in my driveway by myself

[@millstonejeepworx]

Hey ben, working on this swap for my '08 JKU. Been following your video series and really enjoying it. Still stripping my axles to prep them for the trusses but looking ahead. Questions? How did the e-brake cables work out for you? Also, I have a manual trans JKU. I believe yours is as well. How are you handling the Slave cylinder reservoir with the JK8 master cylinder? Thanks

[@JKGearandGadgets]

For the ebrake I used the fusion4x4 cable and it worked great! For the clutch resi you will need an aftermarket clutch reservoir

[@millstonejeepworx]

@@JKGearandGadgets Any particular reservoir you recommend or found fits and worked well?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I still haven’t installed the J8 booster. With the powerstop brakes I haven’t really found a need for it yet, but it’s on my long list to do

[@millstonejeepworx]

@@JKGearandGadgets How does the pedal feel? I wasn't sure if I was gonna get one either. I ordered one online found it for 230 bucks shipped brand new. Will see how it goes once swap is under way

[@kevingodwin6887]

Hows the x mts holding up after a year or wear and tear?

[@thetouchtonsoffroad3574]

Looks great

[@jasonwaren8984]

What module did you use for the scan app?

[@area8zero1]

Where did you buy your vision beadlocks from?

[@rogerhenderson2254]

Are your wheel speed sensor all the came. I see in your comments it says fronts.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

The fronts are Dodge Ram. Rear are jeep

[@hivoltagedriver]

I have some low mile 3.5" Metalcloak front springs if you're interested. Pay shipping on them and they are yours.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Where ya at? I might take you up on that

[@hivoltagedriver]

@@JKGearandGadgets Tulsa, OK

[@jaypollard29]

I may have missed it, but any particular reason to go with the 14 bolt rear over the superduty rear?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Talked about that in the first video. Sterling rear will have gas tank clearance issues, less aftermarket support, harder to setup. Overall the 14 bolt is a better choice

[@stevectl1]

Looks good, about how many hours do you have in this?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I will be talking about total price, labor hours and a final wrap up in an upcoming vid 🤘

[@davidgroskopf7898]

Park brake install grrrrrrrr

[@garylwoodward]

I finished this swap on a 2017 wrangler with automatic transmission. After changing gear settings to 5.38, tone ring settings to 60 and tire size to 40 my Jeep stays in 3 gear (limp mode?) any suggestions?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

You might have to try setting it back to stock tone rings and play with the gear and tire settings

[@garylwoodward]

Thanks Ben. This post is a resolution from the tech department at Artec which fixed my limp mode. The formula is .866667which is a result of multiplying by 52 and dividing by 60. This is applied to tire size and gear ratio. Using code reader input these new numbers leaving the tone rings at 60. Fixed my issue after trying several shops with no results.

[@jasenchandler8004]

@@garylwoodward What tuner did you use? I'm just getting to this point in my swap and have 60 tooth rings in the 14 bolt.

[@Truckee18]

That brake booster and MC will work with 07-18 correct?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yes

[@JKGearandGadgets]

But they are getting very hard to find

[@Truckee18]

Ok that’s what I thought. I found some online same part number and they say 15-18 jeeps. I’m like 07-18 run the same brakes so I wanted to make sure.

[@caveman117j8]

Are those spacers hub-centric ?

[@wvjeepguy8178]

Slotted and drilled rotors are the last thing you want to be using in mud. The holes and slots fill with mud, which dries out and acts like sandpaper on your pads.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Almost 3 years later and they are still doing great 🤙🏻

[@wvjeepguy8178]

@@JKGearandGadgets I run Powerstop rotors and carbon pads on my daily driver JK and ran solid rotors on my trail rig.

[@shakeandbakeMotorsports]

do you have the link for the spindle tool?

[@christrusty6070]

Awsome video

[@kkbodyshop]

That looks good

[@danzway8021]

I hear what your saying with the bearings but Artec isnt going anywhere if anything they get bought up by the big names like trans america👍👍

[@JKGearandGadgets]

That’s true, but stuff like this goes on backorder quite often. I know of a few people that had to wait 4-5 months for their bearings due to manufacturing

[@danzway8021]

@@JKGearandGadgets well if ya have the money just buy an extra set so your always ahead of the game. Besides 60's are supposed to be indestructible😂😂💪 So when are you going to 42's😂😂

[@michaeltownsend6759]

How did you connect the jeep e brake to the new axle?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I used the fusion4x4 e brake

[@michaeltownsend6759]

@@JKGearandGadgets i gotcha. Ill take a look. thank you!

[@jeepn8048]

Im not sure if this question has been asked or not but im curious what your ride height is looking like . Main reason i ask is i live in Virginia and depending on where ya go they WILL harass you over ride height once yo obviously exceed the limit....

[@jayfarmer3911]

Ben, hopefully you'll see this as this video is 3 years old, but i am wondering if you had to grind down the backing plate studs so they didn't interfere with the tone rings.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I don’t exactly remember, but I do think I had to slightly clearance something for the tone rings but it wasn’t much at all

[@jayfarmer3911]

@@JKGearandGadgets thanks. Awesome series BTW. I’m doing a PR60/14 bolt right now and they have been a huge help.

[@zackeryeckenrod6549]

what year 14 bolt are you using thanx

[@jamessolomonii7516]

What is your caster angle with the F250 D60 up front?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I’m running 6-7* caster

[@AceGoodheart]

What's the break in period?

[@davidriggins1591]

Is it recommended to uninstall my superchips before using obd jscan?

[@davidriggins1591]

Jscan

[@JKGearandGadgets]

It’s a good idea, ask JScan on Facebook. I used my aev settings at the same time as the procal with no issue, but I do not want to say yes or no since I honestly don’t know

[@jeremy8715]

If there is one thing that irritates me to no end (6:06). It's the fact that these companies expect the customers to reuse or buy new hardware (not always ease). Some of use live in the rust belt and bolts / nuts breaks or threads get damaged. They need to have it as an optional purchase at the very least. I hate hunting for additional parts / hardware. Am I the only one?

[@johnvento1344]

Ben the link for the J8 states it won't fit a Manual jk.... Do you know if it'll fit a 2016 jk 6 speed?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

You just need to get a separate reservoir for the clutch fluid

[@johnvento1344]

@@JKGearandGadgets wish they would just come out and say that. Jeez... Thank you Ben!

[@johnvento1344]

@@JKGearandGadgets just ordered the J8 brake master!! Should I also change out the slave cylinder after the install of the clutch and axles?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Hopefully they had it in stock, most places are sold out but still have it on the site. And I wouldn’t change it.

[@johnvento1344]

@@JKGearandGadgets the order went through so my fingers are crossed. For the clutch reservoir, do you know where I can find one? I've searched a bit on the web and can't dig it up.

[@lizzardd78]

Why ford front and Chevy rear . Why not ford / ford or Chevy / Chevy. And thanks for all the great content.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I talked about that in the first one ton swap series episode. First thing, a Chevy front solid axle has the diff on the wrong side, so that’s out of the question. The ford rear sterling 10.5 has clearance issues with the Jk gas tank, so either you lift the jeep sky high, relocate the tank to the rear, or run a fuel cell, the ford rear isn’t a good choice. The ford Dana 60 and Chevy 14 bolts are both the best of the 2 models, and work great for this swap.