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Axle stop v6 starter protection

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by mdmeltdown, May 27, 2009.

  1. May 27, 2009
    mdmeltdown

    mdmeltdown Member

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    I have gone with a disc brake conversion for the front D27. The problem is that the bump stop axle arm is seriously in the way and the new caliper hits it.

    http://http://www.flickr.com/photos/35486436@N06/3567331313/

    Did anyone else have this problem? I don't want to not come up with something to protect the starter.

    I know there were some other brackets that the factory used depending on the year of manf. Anyone have some pics and what size they are?

    I am all ears guys,
    Thanks

    Oh, there are some updated pics of my build so far if anyone is interested in the link above
     
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  2. May 27, 2009
    lynn

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    Consider Rancho bumpstops above the axle to prevent driveshaft contact with the starter.
    I ran them at all corners.

    This pic is after I did the D30 swap, but I ran these bumpstops with the D27 prior to that:

    [​IMG]
     
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  3. May 27, 2009
    timgr

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    My '75 has one of these on both sides:

    [​IMG]

    Would not be hard to mount these if you can get them from a '72-75 frame. They are riveted, but bolts would work too.
     
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    SIDSCJ

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    I see the mark of a Grip Spur there. Sounds like a rumble strip on the freeway when that happens. I miss that.................
     
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    jzeber

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    I have disc brakes and use the Rancho bump stops. Seem to work well.
     
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    timgr

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    Noted. They are still holding up the Jeep though. :driving:
     
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  7. May 27, 2009
    mdmeltdown

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    Hey Tim, I remember talking about this before. Yours has the later(or earlier) version riveted on your frame right? I'm glad I didn't buy that bumpstop for the one I have now.

    Hey Lynn, Do you happen to know what the individual part # is for that stop? That one looks like it will bolt directly into the existing holes from the shorter bumpstop right?
     
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  8. May 27, 2009
    lynn

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    Yep, all 4 bolted into existing frame holes in the '71.

    Looks like p/n RS8204. 2" longer than stock. Same p/n front and rear, fits stock holes.
    I did a google search on Rancho Bump stops, and found a site that showed the p/n.

    You'll have to do your own search to find the best price.

    The one I happened to select but do not necessarily endorse shows $53.95 per axle set with free shipping.

    http://www.autoanything.com/suspension-systems/61A2640A0A0A2080126.aspx

    HTH!! :tea:
     
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    timgr

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    Yes, I guess it's a later style. The bracket is riveted to the frame, but the rubber bumper that attaches to the bracket has a stud sticking out of it.
     
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  10. Jun 3, 2009
    mdmeltdown

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    OMG!!! I like that Rancho bump stop, but, the cheapest one I found was $40! Holy cow they are proud of those
     
    mdmeltdown, Jun 3, 2009
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