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Post by JeepFan555 on Aug 10, 2005 15:45:21 GMT -3
Ok so I found a ford 8.8 with 4.10 gears and disk brakes out of a 98' explorer for $200. The problem that I think I might have is that it has ABS and I am not sure if that is something you can disconnect or not but I want to put this thing in my YJ. What else will I need to get it in my YJ??
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Post by bchcky on Aug 10, 2005 15:56:36 GMT -3
the abs is controlled by tone rings on the axle shafts. obviously there are sensors that go from each shaft to the main computer to control the abs. i dont think you would have an issue with them, just dont connect them. my basis for this suggestion is that i had abs in my zj, and when i swapped to u-joint front shafts, they did not have tone rings on them, so now i no longer have abs. and i have yet to encounter a problem, the only thing that happens is that my abs light stays on in the dash now, i can live with that. so like i said, i think you should be fine, you wont be hooking any sensors up, so nothing should go crazy on you.
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Post by JeepFan555 on Aug 10, 2005 16:00:57 GMT -3
Ok also am I going to need a need driveshaft or will mine bolt directly to it?
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Post by bchcky on Aug 10, 2005 16:06:51 GMT -3
no, you'll need a different yoke on the axle, but you should be able to use your old driveshaft. i think the conversion kit is only about $30, doug has done this swap, so he'll be able to chime in better on it than me.
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Post by jps4jeep on Aug 11, 2005 9:48:45 GMT -3
Depending on the condition of the brakes, two new rotors and calipers from a 95 non abs would fit just fine.
As for the yoke, M.O.R.E. off road sells the flange-yoke adapter.
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Post by JeepFan555 on Aug 11, 2005 10:03:53 GMT -3
also from what I have been reading on this sway I either need zj e brake lines or the M.O.R.E. ebrake cables right? and then the yoke adapter and different u bolts and u bolt plates. Then I should be good???
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Post by xdgedgex on Aug 11, 2005 12:55:18 GMT -3
i have a flange adaptor in my garage if you want it, $20, its still on my old driveshaft, just need to get it off.
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Post by JeepFan555 on Aug 11, 2005 13:42:49 GMT -3
I'll take it! you going to the bbq? if so bring it and I will get it then
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Post by xdgedgex on Aug 12, 2005 1:37:00 GMT -3
not sure if i'm working, but i might be there, if not when do you need it by?? an where do you live?
also dont worry about the abs, you cant hook ut up to a jeep anyway. and when you weld on the new perches, make sure you weld the tubes to the housing so they dont spin.
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Post by JeepFan555 on Aug 15, 2005 9:11:22 GMT -3
I don't need it right away, I will be doing the swap when I get back to school in RI. So there is no rush.
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