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Finally finished the front axle

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by FCEng, Mar 1, 2008.

  1. Mar 1, 2008
    FCEng

    FCEng New Member

    Moore, Ok
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    After a long time, I've finally finished my front axle. A big thanks to TxJake for selling me the 11" drums and backing plates, and throwing in the button head cap bolts for the spindle stud mod. Now the rear axle needs the same thing done to it.
     
    FCEng, Mar 1, 2008
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  2. Mar 2, 2008
    drexotic

    drexotic Happy now?!?!?

    San Diego
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    Beautiful!
    Do you have any more pics of the process?
    What paint it that you used?
     
    drexotic, Mar 2, 2008
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  3. Mar 2, 2008
    Andy4802

    Andy4802 Canadian Jeep junkie

    Hudson, Qc, Canada
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    you're gonna love the 11" brakes. I'll give you the same warning these guys gave me... make sure you got a good set of seatbelts or a padded headband, because they work great!:rofl:
     
    Andy4802, Mar 2, 2008
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  4. Mar 2, 2008
    48cj2a

    48cj2a http://bantamt3c.com

    Central Illinois
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    Dumb question, but are they actually 11" in diameter?

    I stripped down a 70 CJ5 a while back, but haven't measured the drums and backing plates on the D27 or D44.
     
    48cj2a, Mar 2, 2008
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  5. Mar 2, 2008
    sammy

    sammy Coca-Cola?

    Albuquerque, NM
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    Indeed, be careful, my axles are from a 70 CJ and it's 10" brakes, I see no reason to change them as I have only a 2A and they work well, but still.
     
    sammy, Mar 2, 2008
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  6. Mar 2, 2008
    Brian P

    Brian P Member

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    Looking good there Sammy!
     
    Brian P, Mar 2, 2008
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  7. Mar 4, 2008
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    My '71 CJ5 came with 10x2 brakes (as did the '70 model year referenced above)
    I upgraded to 11" drums... the difference was night and day. :)
    Then I drilled the 11s... another quantum leap... excellent braking, dry and wet...!!!!!!!!!!

    11" drums are great if you're running big, heavy tires on steel wheels... say a 33x12.50 or bigger
     
    lynn, Mar 4, 2008
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  8. Mar 5, 2008
    jeeper50

    jeeper50 jeeps 'till I die

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    I'd sure put some wheel cylinders in there, then they'll really grab. J/K nice looking setup.
     
    jeeper50, Mar 5, 2008
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  9. Mar 6, 2008
    Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

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    Good eye, jeeper50
     
    Posimoto, Mar 6, 2008
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