Big Willy
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My idea of a symphony? Six pistons playing a tune my right foot tells it.
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Post by Big Willy on Mar 16, 2005 17:03:06 GMT -4
Just wondering what the best axel (and most likely the best value) would be for a rear swap for disc brakes on a 92 XJ? An 8.8 out of an Explorer or the rear out of a ZJ/WJ? I heard that the 8.8 is a little narrow and I am not even sure what kind of axel it is for a ZJ/WJ.
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Creepy
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Post by Creepy on Mar 17, 2005 1:12:40 GMT -4
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Post by Johnniemac on Mar 17, 2005 8:25:29 GMT -4
The rear in a ZJ is a 44 when V8 equipt from '96 and up (?). However it has an aluminum housing. This is a bit weaker and it is harder to get lockers and parts for. Most seem to put the 8.8. in from the explorer. I've seen that some explorers had 8.8s w/rear disk brakes,limited slips and 4:10 from the factory.Good luck
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MFR
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My beater has vinyl
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Post by MFR on Mar 17, 2005 13:23:23 GMT -4
Does the D44 in the grand have limited slip?
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bill richards
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Millwood Marauder
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Post by bill richards on Mar 17, 2005 16:00:55 GMT -4
mine does
Bill
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Post by Johnniemac on Mar 17, 2005 16:21:27 GMT -4
No ltd slip. However the 230 some horse power help to power through.  |
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Post by jeepnut2 on Mar 17, 2005 19:54:42 GMT -4
I did 8.8 in my xj. Easy to put in - strong rear end. Only like 1" narrower, should not be a problem. Had to weld on new purches, welded the tubes, new shock brackets, and new flange assembly to bolt to drive shaft.
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