8.75 Rear End Disc Brake Conversion

aimplus said

I am currently rebuilding an 8.75 rear end and want to convert to disc brakes.

In these econimic times I am looking for alternatives to the high $$$ aftermarket kits. I had heard that a Jeep disc brake setup will bolt on.

I am looking for confirmation of this. If true, what year(s) of Jeep parts can I use.

Thanks in advance.
AIMplus

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I've heard that the rear disc set-up with rear mounted calipers from a Grand Cherokee up to about 97 or so will work with some minor mods. As I understand it, 1 hole has to be drilled in the caliper adapter since the Jeep axle only has 4 studs and our rear ends have 5. The other mod is the register hole has to be slightly enlarged. I'm contemplating this swap and as soon as I can get to the JY and get the parts, Iwill be attempting this (with pics of course).