Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler JK shifters

2008 JKU "Argenta" Build Thread

Making some more progress in the afternoons... I got the flares pulled off to give me more access and to start cleaning the body/frame up. I will need to push the Jeep out of the garage once the motor is pulled to give it a thorough power wash, so I'll need my brakes working (see steep driveway post above!).
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You can see above that the hoses on the OEM calipers comes from the rear. The 14B however comes from the front, so I need to think about how I need to route them...
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Just thinking about overall fitment and protection, the above seems like it would be the best option.

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This was my first inclination, but I think the control arms are going to be problematic in the long term, and the hose would need to be filed down a bit since the block at the end of the hose is about 1/32" too long and the bolt won't sit centered.

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This is less obvious but does take out some length of these Metalcloak hoses and lets me route it around the springs a little better. However, I think the lower control arm would end up hitting at full droop.

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In my attempt to "cross one thing off the list per day", I was able to get the axle shafts cleaned, painted, and installed before calling it a day. Unfortunately, I forgot the can of Rustoleum Flat Black wasn't actually flat black, so it's got more shine than I like, but I'll hit it with some steel wool once it's fully cured to knock the shine down a bit.
 
Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler JK shifters