Remove Brake Brackets and Initial Exterior Cleaning

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Jeep LJ one ton Build Series, 14 Bolt Tear Down

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Remove the brake brackets by unbolting the four bolts securing them to the axle housing. These are typically located on the backside of the hub assembly. The presenter notes that some 14-bolt axles may have drum brakes instead of disk brake calipers, which would alter the exact removal procedure but the general principle of detaching the braking system from the axle remains. After removing the brake components, the exterior of the axle housing will be cleaned using a wire wheel to remove rust and prepare the surface. Sandblasting is recommended for a more thorough cleaning prior to welding a truss onto the axle.

Goal: Detaching the brake system and beginning surface preparation of the axle housing.

Tools and materials

Ratchet/Impact Wrench — Removing the four bolts securing the brake brackets
Sandblaster — Thorough rust removal and surface preparation
Socket Set — To fit the brake bracket bolts
Wire Wheel — Removing rust from the axle housing exterior

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Then after that, inside of here, there's going to be a I don't want to say it's a lock. Uh I don't want to call it a snap ring, but basically like a snap ring that goes around these threads. Then there's a key that keys into here. You might have to loosen up on that nut a little bit, but then pull the key out. And then I just took pliers and just worked that whole whole nut off of there. That's both sides. Four bolts on the back, 24 mm. Take your brake brackets off. Boom. Some of these 14 bolts might not have brake calipers. So, you're going to have drums. I haven't seen the drums, so um I can't really help you with that, but I assume that it's similar. You know what happens when you assume though? You make an ass out of you and me. You know what I mean? So, both sides are off here. I got to pull

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