95 yj axle woes
10-14-2007, 09:46 PM
#21
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Re: 95 yj axle woes
On Oct 14, 6:13 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> Correct, and some of the XJ's were not Danas, but Chrysler's 8.25, which is
> closer in strength to a 44. Won't be a direct swap in without some welding.
>
> A popular swap is a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer. Just make sure you get the
> right ratio.
>
> "RoyJ" <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote in message
>
> news:13h5bpqlgfeo882@corp.supernews.com...
>
> > Seems to me I remember XJ's to be spring over? I was all set to pick over
> > a backyard full of XJ's for various axle parts, no go on all of them.
>
> > kirayot...@gmail.com wrote:
> >> my new-to-me 95 yj's rear end is loud as hell and has a bent driver
> >> side axle. (im guessing hard wheeling and sand/water crossings are to
> >> blame) how much work might it be to swap in a whole rear end from an
> >> xj ? i hear they are simler/the same.
begin stupid questions... its a four banger. would the 8.8 be
appropriate/an easier swap? is the ratio all id have to check?
thanks guys.
> Correct, and some of the XJ's were not Danas, but Chrysler's 8.25, which is
> closer in strength to a 44. Won't be a direct swap in without some welding.
>
> A popular swap is a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer. Just make sure you get the
> right ratio.
>
> "RoyJ" <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote in message
>
> news:13h5bpqlgfeo882@corp.supernews.com...
>
> > Seems to me I remember XJ's to be spring over? I was all set to pick over
> > a backyard full of XJ's for various axle parts, no go on all of them.
>
> > kirayot...@gmail.com wrote:
> >> my new-to-me 95 yj's rear end is loud as hell and has a bent driver
> >> side axle. (im guessing hard wheeling and sand/water crossings are to
> >> blame) how much work might it be to swap in a whole rear end from an
> >> xj ? i hear they are simler/the same.
begin stupid questions... its a four banger. would the 8.8 be
appropriate/an easier swap? is the ratio all id have to check?
thanks guys.
10-14-2007, 10:05 PM
#22
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Re: 95 yj axle woes
Swapping either an XJ axle or a Ford axle will probably be close to the
same, with either you'd have to fabricate spring and shock mounts, plumb the
brake lines and replace the driveshaft. The Ford axle will be something like
1" narrower in track, meaning your rear wheels will locate 1/2" inboard.
It;s a popluar swap because the 8.8 is on par strength-wise with a Dana 44
and the wheel lug pattern is the same.
<kirayotaka@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1192412789.815865.175950@i38g2000prf.googlegr oups.com...
> On Oct 14, 6:13 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> Correct, and some of the XJ's were not Danas, but Chrysler's 8.25, which
>> is
>> closer in strength to a 44. Won't be a direct swap in without some
>> welding.
>>
>> A popular swap is a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer. Just make sure you get
>> the
>> right ratio.
>>
>> "RoyJ" <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote in message
>>
>> news:13h5bpqlgfeo882@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> > Seems to me I remember XJ's to be spring over? I was all set to pick
>> > over
>> > a backyard full of XJ's for various axle parts, no go on all of them.
>>
>> > kirayot...@gmail.com wrote:
>> >> my new-to-me 95 yj's rear end is loud as hell and has a bent driver
>> >> side axle. (im guessing hard wheeling and sand/water crossings are to
>> >> blame) how much work might it be to swap in a whole rear end from an
>> >> xj ? i hear they are simler/the same.
>
> begin stupid questions... its a four banger. would the 8.8 be
> appropriate/an easier swap? is the ratio all id have to check?
> thanks guys.
>
same, with either you'd have to fabricate spring and shock mounts, plumb the
brake lines and replace the driveshaft. The Ford axle will be something like
1" narrower in track, meaning your rear wheels will locate 1/2" inboard.
It;s a popluar swap because the 8.8 is on par strength-wise with a Dana 44
and the wheel lug pattern is the same.
<kirayotaka@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1192412789.815865.175950@i38g2000prf.googlegr oups.com...
> On Oct 14, 6:13 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> Correct, and some of the XJ's were not Danas, but Chrysler's 8.25, which
>> is
>> closer in strength to a 44. Won't be a direct swap in without some
>> welding.
>>
>> A popular swap is a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer. Just make sure you get
>> the
>> right ratio.
>>
>> "RoyJ" <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote in message
>>
>> news:13h5bpqlgfeo882@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> > Seems to me I remember XJ's to be spring over? I was all set to pick
>> > over
>> > a backyard full of XJ's for various axle parts, no go on all of them.
>>
>> > kirayot...@gmail.com wrote:
>> >> my new-to-me 95 yj's rear end is loud as hell and has a bent driver
>> >> side axle. (im guessing hard wheeling and sand/water crossings are to
>> >> blame) how much work might it be to swap in a whole rear end from an
>> >> xj ? i hear they are simler/the same.
>
> begin stupid questions... its a four banger. would the 8.8 be
> appropriate/an easier swap? is the ratio all id have to check?
> thanks guys.
>
10-14-2007, 10:05 PM
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Re: 95 yj axle woes
Swapping either an XJ axle or a Ford axle will probably be close to the
same, with either you'd have to fabricate spring and shock mounts, plumb the
brake lines and replace the driveshaft. The Ford axle will be something like
1" narrower in track, meaning your rear wheels will locate 1/2" inboard.
It;s a popluar swap because the 8.8 is on par strength-wise with a Dana 44
and the wheel lug pattern is the same.
<kirayotaka@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1192412789.815865.175950@i38g2000prf.googlegr oups.com...
> On Oct 14, 6:13 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> Correct, and some of the XJ's were not Danas, but Chrysler's 8.25, which
>> is
>> closer in strength to a 44. Won't be a direct swap in without some
>> welding.
>>
>> A popular swap is a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer. Just make sure you get
>> the
>> right ratio.
>>
>> "RoyJ" <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote in message
>>
>> news:13h5bpqlgfeo882@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> > Seems to me I remember XJ's to be spring over? I was all set to pick
>> > over
>> > a backyard full of XJ's for various axle parts, no go on all of them.
>>
>> > kirayot...@gmail.com wrote:
>> >> my new-to-me 95 yj's rear end is loud as hell and has a bent driver
>> >> side axle. (im guessing hard wheeling and sand/water crossings are to
>> >> blame) how much work might it be to swap in a whole rear end from an
>> >> xj ? i hear they are simler/the same.
>
> begin stupid questions... its a four banger. would the 8.8 be
> appropriate/an easier swap? is the ratio all id have to check?
> thanks guys.
>
same, with either you'd have to fabricate spring and shock mounts, plumb the
brake lines and replace the driveshaft. The Ford axle will be something like
1" narrower in track, meaning your rear wheels will locate 1/2" inboard.
It;s a popluar swap because the 8.8 is on par strength-wise with a Dana 44
and the wheel lug pattern is the same.
<kirayotaka@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1192412789.815865.175950@i38g2000prf.googlegr oups.com...
> On Oct 14, 6:13 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> Correct, and some of the XJ's were not Danas, but Chrysler's 8.25, which
>> is
>> closer in strength to a 44. Won't be a direct swap in without some
>> welding.
>>
>> A popular swap is a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer. Just make sure you get
>> the
>> right ratio.
>>
>> "RoyJ" <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote in message
>>
>> news:13h5bpqlgfeo882@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> > Seems to me I remember XJ's to be spring over? I was all set to pick
>> > over
>> > a backyard full of XJ's for various axle parts, no go on all of them.
>>
>> > kirayot...@gmail.com wrote:
>> >> my new-to-me 95 yj's rear end is loud as hell and has a bent driver
>> >> side axle. (im guessing hard wheeling and sand/water crossings are to
>> >> blame) how much work might it be to swap in a whole rear end from an
>> >> xj ? i hear they are simler/the same.
>
> begin stupid questions... its a four banger. would the 8.8 be
> appropriate/an easier swap? is the ratio all id have to check?
> thanks guys.
>
10-14-2007, 10:05 PM
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Re: 95 yj axle woes
Swapping either an XJ axle or a Ford axle will probably be close to the
same, with either you'd have to fabricate spring and shock mounts, plumb the
brake lines and replace the driveshaft. The Ford axle will be something like
1" narrower in track, meaning your rear wheels will locate 1/2" inboard.
It;s a popluar swap because the 8.8 is on par strength-wise with a Dana 44
and the wheel lug pattern is the same.
<kirayotaka@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1192412789.815865.175950@i38g2000prf.googlegr oups.com...
> On Oct 14, 6:13 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> Correct, and some of the XJ's were not Danas, but Chrysler's 8.25, which
>> is
>> closer in strength to a 44. Won't be a direct swap in without some
>> welding.
>>
>> A popular swap is a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer. Just make sure you get
>> the
>> right ratio.
>>
>> "RoyJ" <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote in message
>>
>> news:13h5bpqlgfeo882@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> > Seems to me I remember XJ's to be spring over? I was all set to pick
>> > over
>> > a backyard full of XJ's for various axle parts, no go on all of them.
>>
>> > kirayot...@gmail.com wrote:
>> >> my new-to-me 95 yj's rear end is loud as hell and has a bent driver
>> >> side axle. (im guessing hard wheeling and sand/water crossings are to
>> >> blame) how much work might it be to swap in a whole rear end from an
>> >> xj ? i hear they are simler/the same.
>
> begin stupid questions... its a four banger. would the 8.8 be
> appropriate/an easier swap? is the ratio all id have to check?
> thanks guys.
>
same, with either you'd have to fabricate spring and shock mounts, plumb the
brake lines and replace the driveshaft. The Ford axle will be something like
1" narrower in track, meaning your rear wheels will locate 1/2" inboard.
It;s a popluar swap because the 8.8 is on par strength-wise with a Dana 44
and the wheel lug pattern is the same.
<kirayotaka@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1192412789.815865.175950@i38g2000prf.googlegr oups.com...
> On Oct 14, 6:13 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> Correct, and some of the XJ's were not Danas, but Chrysler's 8.25, which
>> is
>> closer in strength to a 44. Won't be a direct swap in without some
>> welding.
>>
>> A popular swap is a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer. Just make sure you get
>> the
>> right ratio.
>>
>> "RoyJ" <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote in message
>>
>> news:13h5bpqlgfeo882@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> > Seems to me I remember XJ's to be spring over? I was all set to pick
>> > over
>> > a backyard full of XJ's for various axle parts, no go on all of them.
>>
>> > kirayot...@gmail.com wrote:
>> >> my new-to-me 95 yj's rear end is loud as hell and has a bent driver
>> >> side axle. (im guessing hard wheeling and sand/water crossings are to
>> >> blame) how much work might it be to swap in a whole rear end from an
>> >> xj ? i hear they are simler/the same.
>
> begin stupid questions... its a four banger. would the 8.8 be
> appropriate/an easier swap? is the ratio all id have to check?
> thanks guys.
>
10-14-2007, 10:05 PM
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Re: 95 yj axle woes
Swapping either an XJ axle or a Ford axle will probably be close to the
same, with either you'd have to fabricate spring and shock mounts, plumb the
brake lines and replace the driveshaft. The Ford axle will be something like
1" narrower in track, meaning your rear wheels will locate 1/2" inboard.
It;s a popluar swap because the 8.8 is on par strength-wise with a Dana 44
and the wheel lug pattern is the same.
<kirayotaka@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1192412789.815865.175950@i38g2000prf.googlegr oups.com...
> On Oct 14, 6:13 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> Correct, and some of the XJ's were not Danas, but Chrysler's 8.25, which
>> is
>> closer in strength to a 44. Won't be a direct swap in without some
>> welding.
>>
>> A popular swap is a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer. Just make sure you get
>> the
>> right ratio.
>>
>> "RoyJ" <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote in message
>>
>> news:13h5bpqlgfeo882@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> > Seems to me I remember XJ's to be spring over? I was all set to pick
>> > over
>> > a backyard full of XJ's for various axle parts, no go on all of them.
>>
>> > kirayot...@gmail.com wrote:
>> >> my new-to-me 95 yj's rear end is loud as hell and has a bent driver
>> >> side axle. (im guessing hard wheeling and sand/water crossings are to
>> >> blame) how much work might it be to swap in a whole rear end from an
>> >> xj ? i hear they are simler/the same.
>
> begin stupid questions... its a four banger. would the 8.8 be
> appropriate/an easier swap? is the ratio all id have to check?
> thanks guys.
>
same, with either you'd have to fabricate spring and shock mounts, plumb the
brake lines and replace the driveshaft. The Ford axle will be something like
1" narrower in track, meaning your rear wheels will locate 1/2" inboard.
It;s a popluar swap because the 8.8 is on par strength-wise with a Dana 44
and the wheel lug pattern is the same.
<kirayotaka@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1192412789.815865.175950@i38g2000prf.googlegr oups.com...
> On Oct 14, 6:13 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> Correct, and some of the XJ's were not Danas, but Chrysler's 8.25, which
>> is
>> closer in strength to a 44. Won't be a direct swap in without some
>> welding.
>>
>> A popular swap is a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer. Just make sure you get
>> the
>> right ratio.
>>
>> "RoyJ" <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote in message
>>
>> news:13h5bpqlgfeo882@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> > Seems to me I remember XJ's to be spring over? I was all set to pick
>> > over
>> > a backyard full of XJ's for various axle parts, no go on all of them.
>>
>> > kirayot...@gmail.com wrote:
>> >> my new-to-me 95 yj's rear end is loud as hell and has a bent driver
>> >> side axle. (im guessing hard wheeling and sand/water crossings are to
>> >> blame) how much work might it be to swap in a whole rear end from an
>> >> xj ? i hear they are simler/the same.
>
> begin stupid questions... its a four banger. would the 8.8 be
> appropriate/an easier swap? is the ratio all id have to check?
> thanks guys.
>
10-14-2007, 10:33 PM
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Re: 95 yj axle woes
On Oct 14, 7:05 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> Swapping either an XJ axle or a Ford axle will probably be close to the
> same, with either you'd have to fabricate spring and shock mounts, plumb the
> brake lines and replace the driveshaft. The Ford axle will be something like
> 1" narrower in track, meaning your rear wheels will locate 1/2" inboard.
> It;s a popluar swap because the 8.8 is on par strength-wise with a Dana 44
> and the wheel lug pattern is the same.
>
> <kirayot...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1192412789.815865.175950@i38g2000prf.googlegr oups.com...
>
> > On Oct 14, 6:13 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> Correct, and some of the XJ's were not Danas, but Chrysler's 8.25, which
> >> is
> >> closer in strength to a 44. Won't be a direct swap in without some
> >> welding.
>
> >> A popular swap is a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer. Just make sure you get
> >> the
> >> right ratio.
>
> >> "RoyJ" <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote in message
>
> >>news:13h5bpqlgfeo882@corp.supernews.com...
>
> >> > Seems to me I remember XJ's to be spring over? I was all set to pick
> >> > over
> >> > a backyard full of XJ's for various axle parts, no go on all of them.
>
> >> > kirayot...@gmail.com wrote:
> >> >> my new-to-me 95 yj's rear end is loud as hell and has a bent driver
> >> >> side axle. (im guessing hard wheeling and sand/water crossings are to
> >> >> blame) how much work might it be to swap in a whole rear end from an
> >> >> xj ? i hear they are simler/the same.
>
> > begin stupid questions... its a four banger. would the 8.8 be
> > appropriate/an easier swap? is the ratio all id have to check?
> > thanks guys.
ok then i guess i'll check the ratios on the explorers as well, but
from the talk i hear i will likely be out of luck in either case.
thanks
> Swapping either an XJ axle or a Ford axle will probably be close to the
> same, with either you'd have to fabricate spring and shock mounts, plumb the
> brake lines and replace the driveshaft. The Ford axle will be something like
> 1" narrower in track, meaning your rear wheels will locate 1/2" inboard.
> It;s a popluar swap because the 8.8 is on par strength-wise with a Dana 44
> and the wheel lug pattern is the same.
>
> <kirayot...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1192412789.815865.175950@i38g2000prf.googlegr oups.com...
>
> > On Oct 14, 6:13 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> Correct, and some of the XJ's were not Danas, but Chrysler's 8.25, which
> >> is
> >> closer in strength to a 44. Won't be a direct swap in without some
> >> welding.
>
> >> A popular swap is a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer. Just make sure you get
> >> the
> >> right ratio.
>
> >> "RoyJ" <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote in message
>
> >>news:13h5bpqlgfeo882@corp.supernews.com...
>
> >> > Seems to me I remember XJ's to be spring over? I was all set to pick
> >> > over
> >> > a backyard full of XJ's for various axle parts, no go on all of them.
>
> >> > kirayot...@gmail.com wrote:
> >> >> my new-to-me 95 yj's rear end is loud as hell and has a bent driver
> >> >> side axle. (im guessing hard wheeling and sand/water crossings are to
> >> >> blame) how much work might it be to swap in a whole rear end from an
> >> >> xj ? i hear they are simler/the same.
>
> > begin stupid questions... its a four banger. would the 8.8 be
> > appropriate/an easier swap? is the ratio all id have to check?
> > thanks guys.
ok then i guess i'll check the ratios on the explorers as well, but
from the talk i hear i will likely be out of luck in either case.
thanks
10-14-2007, 10:33 PM
#27
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Re: 95 yj axle woes
On Oct 14, 7:05 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> Swapping either an XJ axle or a Ford axle will probably be close to the
> same, with either you'd have to fabricate spring and shock mounts, plumb the
> brake lines and replace the driveshaft. The Ford axle will be something like
> 1" narrower in track, meaning your rear wheels will locate 1/2" inboard.
> It;s a popluar swap because the 8.8 is on par strength-wise with a Dana 44
> and the wheel lug pattern is the same.
>
> <kirayot...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1192412789.815865.175950@i38g2000prf.googlegr oups.com...
>
> > On Oct 14, 6:13 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> Correct, and some of the XJ's were not Danas, but Chrysler's 8.25, which
> >> is
> >> closer in strength to a 44. Won't be a direct swap in without some
> >> welding.
>
> >> A popular swap is a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer. Just make sure you get
> >> the
> >> right ratio.
>
> >> "RoyJ" <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote in message
>
> >>news:13h5bpqlgfeo882@corp.supernews.com...
>
> >> > Seems to me I remember XJ's to be spring over? I was all set to pick
> >> > over
> >> > a backyard full of XJ's for various axle parts, no go on all of them.
>
> >> > kirayot...@gmail.com wrote:
> >> >> my new-to-me 95 yj's rear end is loud as hell and has a bent driver
> >> >> side axle. (im guessing hard wheeling and sand/water crossings are to
> >> >> blame) how much work might it be to swap in a whole rear end from an
> >> >> xj ? i hear they are simler/the same.
>
> > begin stupid questions... its a four banger. would the 8.8 be
> > appropriate/an easier swap? is the ratio all id have to check?
> > thanks guys.
ok then i guess i'll check the ratios on the explorers as well, but
from the talk i hear i will likely be out of luck in either case.
thanks
> Swapping either an XJ axle or a Ford axle will probably be close to the
> same, with either you'd have to fabricate spring and shock mounts, plumb the
> brake lines and replace the driveshaft. The Ford axle will be something like
> 1" narrower in track, meaning your rear wheels will locate 1/2" inboard.
> It;s a popluar swap because the 8.8 is on par strength-wise with a Dana 44
> and the wheel lug pattern is the same.
>
> <kirayot...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1192412789.815865.175950@i38g2000prf.googlegr oups.com...
>
> > On Oct 14, 6:13 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> Correct, and some of the XJ's were not Danas, but Chrysler's 8.25, which
> >> is
> >> closer in strength to a 44. Won't be a direct swap in without some
> >> welding.
>
> >> A popular swap is a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer. Just make sure you get
> >> the
> >> right ratio.
>
> >> "RoyJ" <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote in message
>
> >>news:13h5bpqlgfeo882@corp.supernews.com...
>
> >> > Seems to me I remember XJ's to be spring over? I was all set to pick
> >> > over
> >> > a backyard full of XJ's for various axle parts, no go on all of them.
>
> >> > kirayot...@gmail.com wrote:
> >> >> my new-to-me 95 yj's rear end is loud as hell and has a bent driver
> >> >> side axle. (im guessing hard wheeling and sand/water crossings are to
> >> >> blame) how much work might it be to swap in a whole rear end from an
> >> >> xj ? i hear they are simler/the same.
>
> > begin stupid questions... its a four banger. would the 8.8 be
> > appropriate/an easier swap? is the ratio all id have to check?
> > thanks guys.
ok then i guess i'll check the ratios on the explorers as well, but
from the talk i hear i will likely be out of luck in either case.
thanks
10-14-2007, 10:33 PM
#28
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Re: 95 yj axle woes
On Oct 14, 7:05 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> Swapping either an XJ axle or a Ford axle will probably be close to the
> same, with either you'd have to fabricate spring and shock mounts, plumb the
> brake lines and replace the driveshaft. The Ford axle will be something like
> 1" narrower in track, meaning your rear wheels will locate 1/2" inboard.
> It;s a popluar swap because the 8.8 is on par strength-wise with a Dana 44
> and the wheel lug pattern is the same.
>
> <kirayot...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1192412789.815865.175950@i38g2000prf.googlegr oups.com...
>
> > On Oct 14, 6:13 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> Correct, and some of the XJ's were not Danas, but Chrysler's 8.25, which
> >> is
> >> closer in strength to a 44. Won't be a direct swap in without some
> >> welding.
>
> >> A popular swap is a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer. Just make sure you get
> >> the
> >> right ratio.
>
> >> "RoyJ" <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote in message
>
> >>news:13h5bpqlgfeo882@corp.supernews.com...
>
> >> > Seems to me I remember XJ's to be spring over? I was all set to pick
> >> > over
> >> > a backyard full of XJ's for various axle parts, no go on all of them.
>
> >> > kirayot...@gmail.com wrote:
> >> >> my new-to-me 95 yj's rear end is loud as hell and has a bent driver
> >> >> side axle. (im guessing hard wheeling and sand/water crossings are to
> >> >> blame) how much work might it be to swap in a whole rear end from an
> >> >> xj ? i hear they are simler/the same.
>
> > begin stupid questions... its a four banger. would the 8.8 be
> > appropriate/an easier swap? is the ratio all id have to check?
> > thanks guys.
ok then i guess i'll check the ratios on the explorers as well, but
from the talk i hear i will likely be out of luck in either case.
thanks
> Swapping either an XJ axle or a Ford axle will probably be close to the
> same, with either you'd have to fabricate spring and shock mounts, plumb the
> brake lines and replace the driveshaft. The Ford axle will be something like
> 1" narrower in track, meaning your rear wheels will locate 1/2" inboard.
> It;s a popluar swap because the 8.8 is on par strength-wise with a Dana 44
> and the wheel lug pattern is the same.
>
> <kirayot...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1192412789.815865.175950@i38g2000prf.googlegr oups.com...
>
> > On Oct 14, 6:13 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> Correct, and some of the XJ's were not Danas, but Chrysler's 8.25, which
> >> is
> >> closer in strength to a 44. Won't be a direct swap in without some
> >> welding.
>
> >> A popular swap is a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer. Just make sure you get
> >> the
> >> right ratio.
>
> >> "RoyJ" <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote in message
>
> >>news:13h5bpqlgfeo882@corp.supernews.com...
>
> >> > Seems to me I remember XJ's to be spring over? I was all set to pick
> >> > over
> >> > a backyard full of XJ's for various axle parts, no go on all of them.
>
> >> > kirayot...@gmail.com wrote:
> >> >> my new-to-me 95 yj's rear end is loud as hell and has a bent driver
> >> >> side axle. (im guessing hard wheeling and sand/water crossings are to
> >> >> blame) how much work might it be to swap in a whole rear end from an
> >> >> xj ? i hear they are simler/the same.
>
> > begin stupid questions... its a four banger. would the 8.8 be
> > appropriate/an easier swap? is the ratio all id have to check?
> > thanks guys.
ok then i guess i'll check the ratios on the explorers as well, but
from the talk i hear i will likely be out of luck in either case.
thanks
10-14-2007, 10:33 PM
#29
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 95 yj axle woes
On Oct 14, 7:05 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> Swapping either an XJ axle or a Ford axle will probably be close to the
> same, with either you'd have to fabricate spring and shock mounts, plumb the
> brake lines and replace the driveshaft. The Ford axle will be something like
> 1" narrower in track, meaning your rear wheels will locate 1/2" inboard.
> It;s a popluar swap because the 8.8 is on par strength-wise with a Dana 44
> and the wheel lug pattern is the same.
>
> <kirayot...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1192412789.815865.175950@i38g2000prf.googlegr oups.com...
>
> > On Oct 14, 6:13 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> Correct, and some of the XJ's were not Danas, but Chrysler's 8.25, which
> >> is
> >> closer in strength to a 44. Won't be a direct swap in without some
> >> welding.
>
> >> A popular swap is a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer. Just make sure you get
> >> the
> >> right ratio.
>
> >> "RoyJ" <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote in message
>
> >>news:13h5bpqlgfeo882@corp.supernews.com...
>
> >> > Seems to me I remember XJ's to be spring over? I was all set to pick
> >> > over
> >> > a backyard full of XJ's for various axle parts, no go on all of them.
>
> >> > kirayot...@gmail.com wrote:
> >> >> my new-to-me 95 yj's rear end is loud as hell and has a bent driver
> >> >> side axle. (im guessing hard wheeling and sand/water crossings are to
> >> >> blame) how much work might it be to swap in a whole rear end from an
> >> >> xj ? i hear they are simler/the same.
>
> > begin stupid questions... its a four banger. would the 8.8 be
> > appropriate/an easier swap? is the ratio all id have to check?
> > thanks guys.
ok then i guess i'll check the ratios on the explorers as well, but
from the talk i hear i will likely be out of luck in either case.
thanks
> Swapping either an XJ axle or a Ford axle will probably be close to the
> same, with either you'd have to fabricate spring and shock mounts, plumb the
> brake lines and replace the driveshaft. The Ford axle will be something like
> 1" narrower in track, meaning your rear wheels will locate 1/2" inboard.
> It;s a popluar swap because the 8.8 is on par strength-wise with a Dana 44
> and the wheel lug pattern is the same.
>
> <kirayot...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1192412789.815865.175950@i38g2000prf.googlegr oups.com...
>
> > On Oct 14, 6:13 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> Correct, and some of the XJ's were not Danas, but Chrysler's 8.25, which
> >> is
> >> closer in strength to a 44. Won't be a direct swap in without some
> >> welding.
>
> >> A popular swap is a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer. Just make sure you get
> >> the
> >> right ratio.
>
> >> "RoyJ" <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote in message
>
> >>news:13h5bpqlgfeo882@corp.supernews.com...
>
> >> > Seems to me I remember XJ's to be spring over? I was all set to pick
> >> > over
> >> > a backyard full of XJ's for various axle parts, no go on all of them.
>
> >> > kirayot...@gmail.com wrote:
> >> >> my new-to-me 95 yj's rear end is loud as hell and has a bent driver
> >> >> side axle. (im guessing hard wheeling and sand/water crossings are to
> >> >> blame) how much work might it be to swap in a whole rear end from an
> >> >> xj ? i hear they are simler/the same.
>
> > begin stupid questions... its a four banger. would the 8.8 be
> > appropriate/an easier swap? is the ratio all id have to check?
> > thanks guys.
ok then i guess i'll check the ratios on the explorers as well, but
from the talk i hear i will likely be out of luck in either case.
thanks
10-15-2007, 06:23 AM
#30
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Posts: n/a
Re: 95 yj axle woes
<kirayotaka@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1192415623.172522.126990@k35g2000prh.googlegr oups.com...
>
> ok then i guess i'll check the ratios on the explorers as well, but
> from the talk i hear i will likely be out of luck in either case.
> thanks
>
If you find an axle you like, but the ratio doens't match you can get new
gears for it....
