YJ brakes
 

I had a D44 rear installed in my '92 YJ. Brakes used were the ones
from the D35 that was replaced. The brakes worked ok (but not great)
with 32 inch tires. I'm now switching to 35's and would like to
upgrade the brakes. Any thoughts concerning the best way of doing so,
i.e., larger drums or maybe disk brakes, will be appreciated. I'd like
to keep my 5 on 4.5 in wheels if possible. Thanks.

Re: YJ brakes
 

Disc brakes are probably your best bet. What is your D44 from? Maybe the ZJ
D44 disc brakes will work?

Carl


"johnl" <hjl@adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:1170174984.696130.207410@l53g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>I had a D44 rear installed in my '92 YJ. Brakes used were the ones
> from the D35 that was replaced. The brakes worked ok (but not great)
> with 32 inch tires. I'm now switching to 35's and would like to
> upgrade the brakes. Any thoughts concerning the best way of doing so,
> i.e., larger drums or maybe disk brakes, will be appreciated. I'd like
> to keep my 5 on 4.5 in wheels if possible. Thanks.
>

Re: YJ brakes
 

Disc brakes are probably your best bet. What is your D44 from? Maybe the ZJ
D44 disc brakes will work?

Carl


"johnl" <hjl@adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:1170174984.696130.207410@l53g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>I had a D44 rear installed in my '92 YJ. Brakes used were the ones
> from the D35 that was replaced. The brakes worked ok (but not great)
> with 32 inch tires. I'm now switching to 35's and would like to
> upgrade the brakes. Any thoughts concerning the best way of doing so,
> i.e., larger drums or maybe disk brakes, will be appreciated. I'd like
> to keep my 5 on 4.5 in wheels if possible. Thanks.
>

Re: YJ brakes
 

Disc brakes are probably your best bet. What is your D44 from? Maybe the ZJ
D44 disc brakes will work?

Carl


"johnl" <hjl@adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:1170174984.696130.207410@l53g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>I had a D44 rear installed in my '92 YJ. Brakes used were the ones
> from the D35 that was replaced. The brakes worked ok (but not great)
> with 32 inch tires. I'm now switching to 35's and would like to
> upgrade the brakes. Any thoughts concerning the best way of doing so,
> i.e., larger drums or maybe disk brakes, will be appreciated. I'd like
> to keep my 5 on 4.5 in wheels if possible. Thanks.
>

Re: YJ brakes
 

Disc brakes are probably your best bet. What is your D44 from? Maybe the ZJ
D44 disc brakes will work?

Carl


"johnl" <hjl@adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:1170174984.696130.207410@l53g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>I had a D44 rear installed in my '92 YJ. Brakes used were the ones
> from the D35 that was replaced. The brakes worked ok (but not great)
> with 32 inch tires. I'm now switching to 35's and would like to
> upgrade the brakes. Any thoughts concerning the best way of doing so,
> i.e., larger drums or maybe disk brakes, will be appreciated. I'd like
> to keep my 5 on 4.5 in wheels if possible. Thanks.
>

Re: YJ brakes
 

I am not aware that D35 brakes will fit a D44. Most D44's are 10-11" drums.
Every D35 drum I have seen is much wider than D44 drums. Anyway... for the
best results... do a disk brake conversion.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i

"johnl" wrote in message...
>I had a D44 rear installed in my '92 YJ. Brakes used were the ones
> from the D35 that was replaced. The brakes worked ok (but not great)
> with 32 inch tires. I'm now switching to 35's and would like to
> upgrade the brakes. Any thoughts concerning the best way of doing so,
> i.e., larger drums or maybe disk brakes, will be appreciated. I'd like
> to keep my 5 on 4.5 in wheels if possible. Thanks.
>

Re: YJ brakes
 

I am not aware that D35 brakes will fit a D44. Most D44's are 10-11" drums.
Every D35 drum I have seen is much wider than D44 drums. Anyway... for the
best results... do a disk brake conversion.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i

"johnl" wrote in message...
>I had a D44 rear installed in my '92 YJ. Brakes used were the ones
> from the D35 that was replaced. The brakes worked ok (but not great)
> with 32 inch tires. I'm now switching to 35's and would like to
> upgrade the brakes. Any thoughts concerning the best way of doing so,
> i.e., larger drums or maybe disk brakes, will be appreciated. I'd like
> to keep my 5 on 4.5 in wheels if possible. Thanks.
>

Re: YJ brakes
 

I am not aware that D35 brakes will fit a D44. Most D44's are 10-11" drums.
Every D35 drum I have seen is much wider than D44 drums. Anyway... for the
best results... do a disk brake conversion.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i

"johnl" wrote in message...
>I had a D44 rear installed in my '92 YJ. Brakes used were the ones
> from the D35 that was replaced. The brakes worked ok (but not great)
> with 32 inch tires. I'm now switching to 35's and would like to
> upgrade the brakes. Any thoughts concerning the best way of doing so,
> i.e., larger drums or maybe disk brakes, will be appreciated. I'd like
> to keep my 5 on 4.5 in wheels if possible. Thanks.
>

Re: YJ brakes
 

I am not aware that D35 brakes will fit a D44. Most D44's are 10-11" drums.
Every D35 drum I have seen is much wider than D44 drums. Anyway... for the
best results... do a disk brake conversion.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i

"johnl" wrote in message...
>I had a D44 rear installed in my '92 YJ. Brakes used were the ones
> from the D35 that was replaced. The brakes worked ok (but not great)
> with 32 inch tires. I'm now switching to 35's and would like to
> upgrade the brakes. Any thoughts concerning the best way of doing so,
> i.e., larger drums or maybe disk brakes, will be appreciated. I'd like
> to keep my 5 on 4.5 in wheels if possible. Thanks.
>