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11" Drum Brakes And Stock Style Wheels

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by kenb, Nov 23, 2019.

  1. Nov 23, 2019
    kenb

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    Hello,

    I'm looking to upgrade the brakes on my M38A1. The Jeep currently has original axles and 9" drums. The wheels I have are original style 16x4.5" reproductions from Omix Ada. Shown here:

    https://www.omix-ada.com/black-steel-wheel-16-inch-x-5-75-inch-46-71-willys-jeep-models.html

    Can I fit 11" drums in these wheels? I was looking at the kit from Herm and he has a disclaimer that they might not fit original style wheels. Any information is appreciated.

    Thanks,
    Ken
     
  2. Nov 23, 2019
    Howard Eisenhauer

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    Yes, no problem.
     
  3. Nov 23, 2019
    kenb

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    I got some emails back from sellers. Herm said his kit won't fit my wheels. Willys Jeep Parts said theirs will fit. They must be selling different style drums?
     
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    47v6

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    Pretty sure the 16 “ rims will for both the finned or smooth drums but the 15” will only fit the smooth.
     
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    Howard Eisenhauer

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    I run finned with 16", lots of clearance.
     
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    kenb

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    Is that with factory style steel wheels?
     
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    Howard Eisenhauer

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    Yup, factory 4.5 x 16.
     
  8. Nov 23, 2019
    65CJ5 SRD

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    If you can get them on there you won't be sorry. I had that done to my CJ and it's almost like it has power brakes on it now. If you plan on going through a lot of water you might want discs, but otherwise the 11's are far better than the original 9's.
     
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