1991 RCLB Driver

[Dylan1991_1500]

I better get safety harnesses bolted in then.

 

[dave_erald]

Lookin good! Yeah for some reason I thought those headlights looked more yellow than they are. Looks damn decent.

THERE HAS GOT TO BE an axle lying around somewhere with 3:73's in it that are useful for you, there has to be has to be has to be has to be

You probably want to stick to the 5 bolt hubs to reuse your wheels but I wonder what stepping up to 6 bolt hubs and an axle would cost? Good call on swapping the master cylinder for a GMT800, I got one on my bench for my project as well.

 

[Justin S]

Our local yard will pull a rear end out for 150, I bet there's a 5 lug 373 out there

 

[Dylan1991_1500]

Well I am think I can find a 3.73 rear but my wallet needs time to recharge after this brake ordeal.

 

[drewcrew]

Lookin good! Yeah for some reason I thought those headlights looked more yellow than they are. Looks damn decent.

THERE HAS GOT TO BE an axle lying around somewhere with 3:73's in it that are useful for you, there has to be has to be has to be has to be

You probably want to stick to the 5 bolt hubs to reuse your wheels but I wonder what stepping up to 6 bolt hubs and an axle would cost? Good call on swapping the master cylinder for a GMT800, I got one on my bench for my project as well.

What is the benefit of using a GMT800 master cylinder ? And is it an easy swap or another one of those "all ya' gotta' do" projects ? I think I read somewhere the brake lines are a different thread or something.

 

[Justin S]

What is the benefit of using a GMT800 master cylinder ? And is it an easy swap or another one of those "all ya' gotta' do" projects ? I think I read somewhere the brake lines are a different thread or something.

Biggest benefit I think is having a twist cap. Others say it helps brake pedal feel. Obviously if you swap, you would need to bleed the brakes, and I believe you need an adapter for one line.

 

[Dylan1991_1500]

Performance Friction pads ordered from Amazon.

And like that a guy at work sold me a Holley Street Dominator 300-38 dual plane intake manifold and a Rochester Quadrajet carb for $50. Might not use the carb but the intake is definitely going to be in the mix.

 

[dave_erald]

Swapping to a Gmt800 master cylinder improves brake pedal feel and reduces pedal effort because of the cylinder sizing, can exert more pressure on the brakes themselves (though I should read up on it again to be sure) and yes the one port has a different thread size so you will need an adapter

 

[dave_erald]

Oh, and maybe next a XJ steering upgrade? After the wallet is refilled of course (good advice i should probably follow myself)

 

[Dylan1991_1500]

Yes once the wallet recharges I can move to other items on the list.