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Originally Posted by emac
how does it work if i already have an 8.25 , and do the axles need to be pulled.
if so i guess that means removing the diff cover to fish out the "C" clips.
this is a mod I've wanted to do for a long time, but you know the old 'if it aint broke"
thanks for any comments
macca
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Hey Emac, i pulled this old thread out of retirement so i could garner more info, as i didnt think it could be done. The more you read, the easier it is. The only challenging bits are the emergency handbrake cables and ABS if you have it.
Apparently for your 8.25, the fitup is all exactly the same as a D35. But if you use the ZG backing plates, you just have to file the centre hole out a bit so it goes over. The ZG backing plates go straight over the D35 because the ZG had D35's. Now i have also heard that if you use KJ backing plates, then they will go straight over your 8.25 as the KJ has 8.25 rear diff.
Yes, you have to pull the pin out, remove the c-clips and axles.. 10 minute job.
I have ABS i want to retain, so i have to notch my axle plates so that the sensor cables go through. While my axles are off, i am changing abs tone rings to the smaller ZG ones. They are smaller as everything needs to fit in the smaller area designed for the ebrake drum and rotors.
You will have to look at what handbrake cables fit your application. My 95 XJ has equal length cables and there is a ZG/XJ conversion cable sold that is only $25. You can also modifiy existing cables, hand brake etc. I went with the easy option as it is available now and will look professional.
As i am turning my XJ into a daily driver, i want it to all be at 100%, including the whimpy brakes. My EBC yellow stuff pads in the front made a huge difference in stopping power, but i want them even better.