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    Default XJ Brake Dust Shield Clearance Issue

    I'm new here, but could really use some XJ help. I have a 1996 XJ Sport. I am running a Dana 30 up front which had mile marker lockout hub conversion. However, I recently purchased the Grande Hub Kit from Alloy USA. My mechanic just installed the 30-spline hub kit and now we are having clearance issues. There is no clearance at the tie rod. Is there a shim available which goes between the wheel bearing mounting surface and the dust shield? Seems like I have seen a simple thin plate with the 3 holes for the large bolts to go through. Any help appreciated!

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    Default Re: XJ Brake Dust Shield Clearance Issue

    Wheel is hitting the tie rod? Probably the best thing to do is get a 1" or 1.5" wheel spacer. I had to do that with stock wheels. Otherwise you could probably use other wheels with less back space
    230 hp 4.3L Chevy
    Built 4L60E with manual lockout
    Atlas 4 speed
    Griffin radiator
    On board air
    Warn 9.5ti on custom bumper
    7.5" RE front and bastard pack rear on custom long arms
    30 gal gas tank
    lockers
    And a bunch of other stuff

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    Default Re: XJ Brake Dust Shield Clearance Issue

    No, my brake dust shields are rubbing.
    I spoke with Alloy USA and they tell me I have to remove the brake dust cover and run a later model rotor off of a 2000 Cherokee. Sure would have been nice if they had told me that before!

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    Default Re: XJ Brake Dust Shield Clearance Issue

    That is for sure
    230 hp 4.3L Chevy
    Built 4L60E with manual lockout
    Atlas 4 speed
    Griffin radiator
    On board air
    Warn 9.5ti on custom bumper
    7.5" RE front and bastard pack rear on custom long arms
    30 gal gas tank
    lockers
    And a bunch of other stuff

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    Default Re: XJ Brake Dust Shield Clearance Issue

    mine were so rusted they fell off when rotor/pad replacement.
    just remove them. just dead weight. hit a puddle of water...rotor will get wet no matter what

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