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| Front Disc Swap Pictorial; Upgrading to disc brakes | |
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| j54mitsu | Aug 24 2011, 05:36 PM Post #1 |
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There are 78 images in this set, so I'm only including the most interesting. Also, I'll be posting a more detailed version on earlycj5.com with parts lists, so this is just the pictures. If you go through the set, then you'll see notes on each step (picture). ![]() Jack up wheel ![]() J54 Disc Brake Swap ![]() Remove cap ![]() Remove snap ring ![]() Remove spindle nuts |
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Ryan in Central/Northern Virginia 1976 trans-make Mitsubishi J54: Licensed CJ-3B clone, 4DR5 4cyl 2.7L Biodiesel (isolated & heated SVO fuel system), 24V, 4spd, Dana 18 twin stick clone, Dana 25 & 44 clone 5.375 R&P, Front with Lock-Right and disc brakes, Rear 11" drum brakes, Warn lockout hubs, 12V converter for accessories, US style taillights, MB/M38 HD diff cover, Swing out tailgate, K&N air filter, Bestop Tiger Top. | |
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| j54mitsu | Aug 24 2011, 05:38 PM Post #2 |
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![]() Remove stock brakes ![]() Remove the spindle ![]() J54 owners: Dust covers require more room ![]() Get old studs out ![]() Hammer in the studs |
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Ryan in Central/Northern Virginia 1976 trans-make Mitsubishi J54: Licensed CJ-3B clone, 4DR5 4cyl 2.7L Biodiesel (isolated & heated SVO fuel system), 24V, 4spd, Dana 18 twin stick clone, Dana 25 & 44 clone 5.375 R&P, Front with Lock-Right and disc brakes, Rear 11" drum brakes, Warn lockout hubs, 12V converter for accessories, US style taillights, MB/M38 HD diff cover, Swing out tailgate, K&N air filter, Bestop Tiger Top. | |
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| j54mitsu | Aug 24 2011, 05:40 PM Post #3 |
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![]() Install wheel studs ![]() Grinding Caliper and Knuckle ![]() Grind fill plug to 1 cm thickness ![]() Mock up ![]() Put felt and rubber seal on axle. Install kingpin bearings and knuckle. Check hardline |
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Ryan in Central/Northern Virginia 1976 trans-make Mitsubishi J54: Licensed CJ-3B clone, 4DR5 4cyl 2.7L Biodiesel (isolated & heated SVO fuel system), 24V, 4spd, Dana 18 twin stick clone, Dana 25 & 44 clone 5.375 R&P, Front with Lock-Right and disc brakes, Rear 11" drum brakes, Warn lockout hubs, 12V converter for accessories, US style taillights, MB/M38 HD diff cover, Swing out tailgate, K&N air filter, Bestop Tiger Top. | |
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| j54mitsu | Aug 24 2011, 05:45 PM Post #4 |
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![]() J54 owners: install 3/8 nut onto hardline ![]() Tighten king pin bolts ![]() Set preload ![]() Install rubber part of seal ![]() Install knuckle seal |
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Ryan in Central/Northern Virginia 1976 trans-make Mitsubishi J54: Licensed CJ-3B clone, 4DR5 4cyl 2.7L Biodiesel (isolated & heated SVO fuel system), 24V, 4spd, Dana 18 twin stick clone, Dana 25 & 44 clone 5.375 R&P, Front with Lock-Right and disc brakes, Rear 11" drum brakes, Warn lockout hubs, 12V converter for accessories, US style taillights, MB/M38 HD diff cover, Swing out tailgate, K&N air filter, Bestop Tiger Top. | |
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| j54mitsu | Aug 24 2011, 05:50 PM Post #5 |
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![]() Gasketing the knuckle flange ![]() Install spindle and caliper bracket ![]() Install bracket ![]() Fill up the knuckle with grease ![]() Install hub and rotor |
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Ryan in Central/Northern Virginia 1976 trans-make Mitsubishi J54: Licensed CJ-3B clone, 4DR5 4cyl 2.7L Biodiesel (isolated & heated SVO fuel system), 24V, 4spd, Dana 18 twin stick clone, Dana 25 & 44 clone 5.375 R&P, Front with Lock-Right and disc brakes, Rear 11" drum brakes, Warn lockout hubs, 12V converter for accessories, US style taillights, MB/M38 HD diff cover, Swing out tailgate, K&N air filter, Bestop Tiger Top. | |
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| j54mitsu | Aug 24 2011, 05:55 PM Post #6 |
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![]() Install spindle nuts and washer ![]() Anti sieze slide threads ![]() Grease slides ![]() Prep caliper for installation ![]() Install caliper and slides |
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Ryan in Central/Northern Virginia 1976 trans-make Mitsubishi J54: Licensed CJ-3B clone, 4DR5 4cyl 2.7L Biodiesel (isolated & heated SVO fuel system), 24V, 4spd, Dana 18 twin stick clone, Dana 25 & 44 clone 5.375 R&P, Front with Lock-Right and disc brakes, Rear 11" drum brakes, Warn lockout hubs, 12V converter for accessories, US style taillights, MB/M38 HD diff cover, Swing out tailgate, K&N air filter, Bestop Tiger Top. | |
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| j54mitsu | Aug 24 2011, 05:58 PM Post #7 |
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![]() Install soft line after you've gotten the proper loop ![]() Put gasketing on lock out hub bearing section ![]() Install lock out hub bearing section ![]() Install lock out hub cap ![]() Semi-finished product |
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Ryan in Central/Northern Virginia 1976 trans-make Mitsubishi J54: Licensed CJ-3B clone, 4DR5 4cyl 2.7L Biodiesel (isolated & heated SVO fuel system), 24V, 4spd, Dana 18 twin stick clone, Dana 25 & 44 clone 5.375 R&P, Front with Lock-Right and disc brakes, Rear 11" drum brakes, Warn lockout hubs, 12V converter for accessories, US style taillights, MB/M38 HD diff cover, Swing out tailgate, K&N air filter, Bestop Tiger Top. | |
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| j54mitsu | Aug 24 2011, 06:01 PM Post #8 |
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![]() Bleed lines. Remove appropriate RPV. ![]() Put the tire back on. ![]() Finished product I hope this helps! For parts check out this thread: http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread....ring-race-combo |
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Ryan in Central/Northern Virginia 1976 trans-make Mitsubishi J54: Licensed CJ-3B clone, 4DR5 4cyl 2.7L Biodiesel (isolated & heated SVO fuel system), 24V, 4spd, Dana 18 twin stick clone, Dana 25 & 44 clone 5.375 R&P, Front with Lock-Right and disc brakes, Rear 11" drum brakes, Warn lockout hubs, 12V converter for accessories, US style taillights, MB/M38 HD diff cover, Swing out tailgate, K&N air filter, Bestop Tiger Top. | |
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