Ha, nearly done. One ton build. I have morer questions/advice

Swampwalker3 · 11-18-2007, 01:14 AM

Well, got all of the welding done as well as remountined my outboard mount to make a better shackle angel. It's pretty. Did the shocks, fabbed up the front shocks a bit to steal the bracket for rear shock mounts. I'll get a picture of that tomorrow.. Welded up the BTF 14B truss and got some bastard u-joints and the 60 bolts.

So, I threw on the 60 calipers. Beefy. I need to grind a bit more, but it's coming along. My question about this is: Do any of you have the adapter part number to adapt the yj lines to the 60? The connection piece is slightly bigger.

Also, I am not planning on using rear brakes for now (Light driving to brake in gears) because of funds. Just gotta get my beast running. So, I want to cap off the rear line. Can I use a brass cap fitting for this or does if have to be a brake specific deal? If so, any part numbers?

My other ordeal is my draglink. I am going to have to do the z bend gig. (Figure if the YJ link can handle it so can the 60) So, before I do something stupid, is there anything I should do prior to making bends (Heat will help) or is it pretty much self explainatory? I was thinking of using a bumper with the ends cut off. Slide the link into there and high lift the link into a nice bend. Seems simple enough. Is it?

Um, Other than that, Should be running within the week, if not tomorrow.

**tank29** · 11-18-2007, 09:26 AM

Any Pics?????

Good job!!!!

Todd

**Big-n-Broke-YJ** · 11-18-2007, 09:32 AM

the front calipers probably use different banjo bolts but you should be able to use the same brake lines... worst case you may have to bore the hole in them slightly bigger....

no rear brakes? i'd seriously rethink that...

and you don't need a z bent drag link... you need a high steer arm

$60 or so?

Swampwalker3 · 11-18-2007, 05:46 PM

Here's some pics of the updates.
And the reason why I am wanting to adapt the brakes is because I no longer have the banjo block things that came off the yj lines. I do have the 60s though so I figure I can adapt the two. I also have the 60 banjo bolts so Im set there as well.

As for the rear brakes, We are moving soon so the jeep has to move as well. We did the brake thing to the Girlfriend's jeep so Im not too sketched out about it since I will only be in light traffic. I plan on doing the rears ASAP, however.

And I don't have a flat top knuckle so no high steer for me.

YJ_Aaron · 11-18-2007, 05:47 PM

I just drilled my stock lines out slightly larger for 1 ton calipers. No biggie. Don't remember size, get the correct banjo bolt and drill to fit.

Swampwalker3 · 11-19-2007, 09:42 PM

the banjo is fine. the 97 f350 and 89 yj has the same 3/8s banjo bolt and hose fitting.

My problem is that my extended brake line is smaller so Im having a hell of a time finding a bushing or somthing that will adapt to the smaller fitting. I keep thinking its 5/16th but maybe it's 3/16th. I have no idea and neither does any of my part stores. So Im pretty much screwed on that..

I have that and finish my 14 bolt hubs and Im rolling but looks like I may have to just order new extended lines if I want to go anywhere, so looks like Ill be down for another forever because I need to save cash to move and blah blah.

Fittings should be universal..

Swampwalker3 · 11-19-2007, 09:54 PM

97 F350 and 89 YJ calipers have the same 3/8 banjos and hose fittings.

My problem is that my extended brake line has a smaller fitting and Im having trouble finding a fitting that will work. Im not exactly sure if it's a 5/16" or a 3/16s fitting. Just know I need it smaller and Im assuming its an inverted flare fitting. the people who work at these auto stores don't have a clue what's going on, been on the run for 3 hours.

This and getting my 14 bolt hubs to fit are the only things keeping me from driving my jeep and it's a bit annoying knowing it's something as easy as a fitting.

FYI: I cant get the blasted line off because it sucks.

**jeeepguy** · 11-19-2007, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Swampwalker3

... Also, I am not planning on using rear brakes for now (Light driving to brake in gears) because of funds. Just gotta get my beast running. So, I want to cap off the rear line...

Glad me and my loved ones don't live near by you.

Funds be damned, safety comes first, every time... if not your own then at least consider the people around you.

Not running rear brakes on a rig that is street driven is totally wrong.

jason m · 11-20-2007, 12:05 AM

do you need extra bango bolts for a chevy 60, i think i have an extra set in another axle. ford im not sure, unless the 78/79 will work. you still fighting the SRW hubs on that 14 bolt, is it the spindles. i think as long as you dont do much street driving ( just drive it where it needs to be ) you will fine, jason.

never mind, i just read that the you have the bolts. let me look at my 60 ford and see how i did them, i forgot that was three years ago.

Swampwalker3 · 11-20-2007, 07:17 PM

Yeah, its a strictly get there deal. Stays here, gets towed. No flat bed or trailer to use, much less a truck to even do so. It is how it is with that. I doubt I'll be hell on wheels or in heavy traffic, and the roads I will be using are somewhat vacant anyway so my fears are slim. This won't be anymore than a get the beast in a different location type deal. I understand the concerns, but unless youre feeling generous, it is what it is and I have to do what I have to do. I have no doubt the 60 brakes alone can stop my jeep.

As for the adapter fitting, called pro comp and they were no help.
Somewhat sad

jeep795 · 11-20-2007, 07:58 PM

you think that's scary. i had a f350 with a 12 inch lift and 38's come into my dealership that had no rear brakes, it was a daily driven work truck and everytime it came in, still no rear brakes, the rear line was just disconnected and capped. and the guy wouldn't fix em. now that's scary.

Swampwalker3 · 11-28-2007, 10:42 PM

Well, finally found a place that made brakelines in town so I went ahead and got a set at $30 a peice for the stainless braided. I also got it with a nifty red coating, which is a free option (and other colors), to match the ole' jeep.

I also scored some extra cash, so rear brakes will be got tomorrow.
And, with that and my pitman arm being reamed and given to me tomorrow, I will have only the hubs to deal with until I realize I forgot something.

So, I plan on throwing things a lot tomorrow trying to figure out what is wrong with these hubs, for some reason they won't fit and that saddens me. But as of right now, everything but the hubs and rear brakes are done.

Maybe I'll actually get to drive it tomorrow..

jason m · 11-29-2007, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Swampwalker3

Well, finally found a place that made brakelines in town so I went ahead and got a set at $30 a peice for the stainless braided. I also got it with a nifty red coating, which is a free option (and other colors), to match the ole' jeep.

I also scored some extra cash, so rear brakes will be got tomorrow.
And, with that and my pitman arm being reamed and given to me tomorrow, I will have only the hubs to deal with until I realize I forgot something.

So, I plan on throwing things a lot tomorrow trying to figure out what is wrong with these hubs, for some reason they won't fit and that saddens me. But as of right now, everything but the hubs and rear brakes are done.

Maybe I'll actually get to drive it tomorrow..

what are you going to run for rear brake calipers, i used the ruff stuff brackets and the 1/2 ton chevy hardware. the brackets are thick enough to not deflect, i welded and bolted mine on i dont know why i just did, jason.

Swampwalker3 · 11-29-2007, 11:00 PM

Not sure yet. Ive actually just been focusing on my hubs so I dunno whats up with them yet. Im thinking of going with 77 k20 brakes though.

jason m · 11-30-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Swampwalker3

Not sure yet. Ive actually just been focusing on my hubs so I dunno whats up with them yet. Im thinking of going with 77 k20 brakes though.

i used the K-20 rotors but the 1/2 ton calipres, whats a matter with the hubs? jason.

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jason m Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: holland mass USA Posts: 2,086 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	do you need extra bango bolts for a chevy 60, i think i have an extra set in another axle. ford im not sure, unless the 78/79 will work. you still fighting the SRW hubs on that 14 bolt, is it the spindles. i think as long as you dont do much street driving ( just drive it where it needs to be ) you will fine, jason. never mind, i just read that the you have the bolts. let me look at my 60 ford and see how i did them, i forgot that was three years ago.