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131 1101 Scratch Built Scrambler Jeep Cj 8 - lokar E Brake Cables Undercarriage - Photo 35044155

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  • When installing the cables, make sure they are up and out of the way of any moving components like control arms, and that the cables aren't resting against the exhaust system. We found some old brake line brackets, fitted them with grommets, and then screwed them to the bottom of the Jeep tub.
When installing the cables, make sure they are up and out of the way of any moving components like control arms, and that the cables aren't resting against the exhaust system. We found some old brake line brackets, fitted them with grommets, and then screwed them to the bottom of the Jeep tub.
Due to the custom frame on our CJ-8, the heavy-duty PSC steering box (steering gear) required welding extended mounting tabs to its two lower bolts. Most PSC steering systems come with a reservoir and mounting bracket. The guys at Overkill Engineering helped us with this steering system installation and welded tabs to the top of the engines cage to mount the bracket. The bracket is universal and can be mounted just about anywhere. Unless a specific bolt-in steering system is used, the fluid lines for the hydraulic system may need to be cut to fit. The lines use compression fittings, which are easy to assemble. The fittings will fit easily in the hose if the hose is lightly coated with oil, and this also lessens the chance of damaging the hose or fittings. When mounting the hydraulic ram, make sure that the hose fittings clear any moving components such as the draglink, tie rod, and track bar. Fully articulating the front axle with the ram in place is the best way to check the hose fitting clearances. The factory steering pump can be used in most PSC steering systems, but we recommend a new high-performance pump when adding a ram assist. Also, PSC recommends using a power steering fluid cooler with any of the company's extreme-duty systems. The emergency brake we chose for our Scrambler mounts vertically to the side of the Lokar transmission shifter mount that was installed in the Aug. '10 issue. Installing the emergency brake system was straightforward and only required minor cutting of the cables and screwing cable mounts to the bottom of the Jeep's tub. The e-brake is completely assembled and ready to be bolted to the side of the trans shifter mount. Dependent on the application and amount of room in the vehicle's tunnel, we recommend bolting the e-brake to the side of the mount before installing it on the transmission.
The Lokar e-brake cables and connectors that attach to the brake come in many different styles, such as Ford, Chevy, and GM, as well as universal custom applications like Wilwood brakes. Cutting the cable while making sure it doesn't fray can be difficult. We used a high-speed die grinder with a cutoff wheel. The vertical trans mount e-brake worked nicely since the interior of the Scrambler had few places to mount an emergency brake due to the rollcage, center console, and twin stick shifters for the transfer case. When installing the cables, make sure they are up and out of the way of any moving components like control arms, and that the cables aren't resting against the exhaust system. We found some old brake line brackets, fitted them with grommets, and then screwed them to the bottom of the Jeep tub.
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