Any good ideas for how to flip rear caliper to bottom of swingarm on 1990 FJ1200

[dma251]

I would like to flip my rear caliper to the bottom for aesthetic reasons.  Is there any simple way, or do I need to start prototyping a bracket or considering a different swingarm?

Thanks guys!

[FJmonkey]

Well, bleeding it will be a down right challenge... The fittings will be tits down, not where the air wants to go. Other than that, fit up some custom stuff. Or consider other OEM lower slung calipers. Or I guess you could UN-hitch it for bleeding and swing it back down for function. Might not be all that bad since it is not a monthly service.... Your call dude... If the hose allows some freedom of movement then you have the best of both worlds...

[dma251]

Maybe the price I need to pay for that look is swapping to a different swingarm.  By the time I pay to have a tab welded  (I don't have a spoolgun anymore to weld aluminum with), it might not be worth it. 

Maybe instead welding locking tabs onto the swingarm to lock the bracket, and be rid of the arm completely.

I need to get a new hose anyway because of my creative mastercyl mounting...

[aviationfred]

I know you are trying to do this on a tight budget, but IMO this would be the best option. The GSXR wheel mod. Parts can easily be sourced on eBay and Partzilla. Finished cost will be in the $300.00 range.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=3380.0

An added benefit is the choice of premium 180/55/17 radial tires.




Fred

[fj1289]

Bottom of page 2 of Fred's link shows how they attached the brake arm to the frame.  Could probably figure a safe way to do that with the stock FJ parts and a fabbed/modded brake arm.   If you still have the welder then should be straight forward with a steel arm.

But then again a 17" rim swap would PERFORM much better - and look better too (form follows function!!!)

Chris

[dma251]

Thanks guys, I agree completely.  I didn't realize a wheel swap would be so reasonably priced.  I just checked eBay, and they're practically giving away the parts to do this.

I am putting on my "to do" list for this project, and I still have about $400 left to spend on it. 

Thanks!

[movenon]

Thanks guys, I agree completely.  I didn't realize a wheel swap would be so reasonably priced.  I just checked eBay, and they're practically giving away the parts to do this.

I am putting on my "to do" list for this project, and I still have about $400 left to spend on it. 

Thanks!

On the wheel, spend some time and make sure you get to correct wheel. Lot of people have jumped in and got the wrong wheel causing them more problems.  With the correct parts it is easy.
George

[Country Joe]

Thanks guys, I agree completely.  I didn't realize a wheel swap would be so reasonably priced.  I just checked eBay, and they're practically giving away the parts to do this.

I am putting on my "to do" list for this project, and I still have about $400 left to spend on it. 

Thanks!

On the wheel, spend some time and make sure you get to correct wheel. Lot of people have jumped in and got the wrong wheel causing them more problems.  With the correct parts it is easy.
George

I thoroughly agree with George.
Don't assume that the seller knows the model of the parts that they are selling. Or be very sure that the parts that you do buy are the parts you need. DAMHIKIJKOK....

[the fan]

I happen to know a guy with a wheel....

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=12369.0

[dma251]

Thanks - I'm gonna do it!