Dana44 for XJ
#81
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Re: Dana44 for XJ
If you were to break the stronger 8.8 axle:
http://----------.com/dana35c/ford8dana35axles.jpg and used the disk
brakes that more than likely will be on it, the calipers will keep the
wheel from falling off so you may drive back to civilization.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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"Bertie Kemp" wrote:
>
> (I hope this posting is in sync now.)
>
> Thanks, but only a limited range of Fords has become available here recently.
> Previous Fords were basically the same as Mazda (made in the same factory
> and looking the same except for the badge). Still, if they do have a Ford 8.8
> that will use a six wheel bolt axle shaft which means that I will also need to
> upgrade in front. Do the 8.8 not use c-clips? Disk brakes are tempting and I
> have an article on how to swap ZJ disc brakes onto an XJ D44.
>
> Bertie
http://----------.com/dana35c/ford8dana35axles.jpg and used the disk
brakes that more than likely will be on it, the calipers will keep the
wheel from falling off so you may drive back to civilization.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Bertie Kemp" wrote:
>
> (I hope this posting is in sync now.)
>
> Thanks, but only a limited range of Fords has become available here recently.
> Previous Fords were basically the same as Mazda (made in the same factory
> and looking the same except for the badge). Still, if they do have a Ford 8.8
> that will use a six wheel bolt axle shaft which means that I will also need to
> upgrade in front. Do the 8.8 not use c-clips? Disk brakes are tempting and I
> have an article on how to swap ZJ disc brakes onto an XJ D44.
>
> Bertie
#82
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Re: Dana44 for XJ
The 95+ Ford Explorer is the one you want.
width is suiitable for a Jeep, same 5 on 4.5 lug pattern, and disk brakes.
The 95+ Explorer is also known as the Mercury Mountaineer, if you can
find one of those.
Paul
Steve wrote:
> The Ford 8.8 on the 1991-94 Mazda Navajo is 5 on 4.5 lug like your Jeep.
> C-clips are only a liability if you break an axle, something you're not
> likely to do with a 4.0L and 31-33" tires on a 31-spline 8.8.
>
> Maybe you should consider options with a wider diameter bolt pattern on
> the rear so you can upgrade the front to manual locking hubs at the same
> time.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
width is suiitable for a Jeep, same 5 on 4.5 lug pattern, and disk brakes.
The 95+ Explorer is also known as the Mercury Mountaineer, if you can
find one of those.
Paul
Steve wrote:
> The Ford 8.8 on the 1991-94 Mazda Navajo is 5 on 4.5 lug like your Jeep.
> C-clips are only a liability if you break an axle, something you're not
> likely to do with a 4.0L and 31-33" tires on a 31-spline 8.8.
>
> Maybe you should consider options with a wider diameter bolt pattern on
> the rear so you can upgrade the front to manual locking hubs at the same
> time.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
#83
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Re: Dana44 for XJ
The 95+ Ford Explorer is the one you want.
width is suiitable for a Jeep, same 5 on 4.5 lug pattern, and disk brakes.
The 95+ Explorer is also known as the Mercury Mountaineer, if you can
find one of those.
Paul
Steve wrote:
> The Ford 8.8 on the 1991-94 Mazda Navajo is 5 on 4.5 lug like your Jeep.
> C-clips are only a liability if you break an axle, something you're not
> likely to do with a 4.0L and 31-33" tires on a 31-spline 8.8.
>
> Maybe you should consider options with a wider diameter bolt pattern on
> the rear so you can upgrade the front to manual locking hubs at the same
> time.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
width is suiitable for a Jeep, same 5 on 4.5 lug pattern, and disk brakes.
The 95+ Explorer is also known as the Mercury Mountaineer, if you can
find one of those.
Paul
Steve wrote:
> The Ford 8.8 on the 1991-94 Mazda Navajo is 5 on 4.5 lug like your Jeep.
> C-clips are only a liability if you break an axle, something you're not
> likely to do with a 4.0L and 31-33" tires on a 31-spline 8.8.
>
> Maybe you should consider options with a wider diameter bolt pattern on
> the rear so you can upgrade the front to manual locking hubs at the same
> time.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
#84
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Re: Dana44 for XJ
The 95+ Ford Explorer is the one you want.
width is suiitable for a Jeep, same 5 on 4.5 lug pattern, and disk brakes.
The 95+ Explorer is also known as the Mercury Mountaineer, if you can
find one of those.
Paul
Steve wrote:
> The Ford 8.8 on the 1991-94 Mazda Navajo is 5 on 4.5 lug like your Jeep.
> C-clips are only a liability if you break an axle, something you're not
> likely to do with a 4.0L and 31-33" tires on a 31-spline 8.8.
>
> Maybe you should consider options with a wider diameter bolt pattern on
> the rear so you can upgrade the front to manual locking hubs at the same
> time.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
width is suiitable for a Jeep, same 5 on 4.5 lug pattern, and disk brakes.
The 95+ Explorer is also known as the Mercury Mountaineer, if you can
find one of those.
Paul
Steve wrote:
> The Ford 8.8 on the 1991-94 Mazda Navajo is 5 on 4.5 lug like your Jeep.
> C-clips are only a liability if you break an axle, something you're not
> likely to do with a 4.0L and 31-33" tires on a 31-spline 8.8.
>
> Maybe you should consider options with a wider diameter bolt pattern on
> the rear so you can upgrade the front to manual locking hubs at the same
> time.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
#85
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Re: Dana44 for XJ
The 95+ Ford Explorer is the one you want.
width is suiitable for a Jeep, same 5 on 4.5 lug pattern, and disk brakes.
The 95+ Explorer is also known as the Mercury Mountaineer, if you can
find one of those.
Paul
Steve wrote:
> The Ford 8.8 on the 1991-94 Mazda Navajo is 5 on 4.5 lug like your Jeep.
> C-clips are only a liability if you break an axle, something you're not
> likely to do with a 4.0L and 31-33" tires on a 31-spline 8.8.
>
> Maybe you should consider options with a wider diameter bolt pattern on
> the rear so you can upgrade the front to manual locking hubs at the same
> time.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
width is suiitable for a Jeep, same 5 on 4.5 lug pattern, and disk brakes.
The 95+ Explorer is also known as the Mercury Mountaineer, if you can
find one of those.
Paul
Steve wrote:
> The Ford 8.8 on the 1991-94 Mazda Navajo is 5 on 4.5 lug like your Jeep.
> C-clips are only a liability if you break an axle, something you're not
> likely to do with a 4.0L and 31-33" tires on a 31-spline 8.8.
>
> Maybe you should consider options with a wider diameter bolt pattern on
> the rear so you can upgrade the front to manual locking hubs at the same
> time.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
#86
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Re: Dana44 for XJ
Thanks for the link.
Bertie.
============================
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> TJ: http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/index.html
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "Bertie Kemp" wrote:
>
>>(Hope my posting is in sync now.)
>>
>>Thanks for the warning. Part of my D44 upgrade plan is to move the slip yoke
>>from the tranfer case output to the drive shaft. By shortening the TC shaft,
>>this will hopefulle compensate for the longer D44 pinion.
>>
>>Bertie.
Bertie.
============================
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> TJ: http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/index.html
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "Bertie Kemp" wrote:
>
>>(Hope my posting is in sync now.)
>>
>>Thanks for the warning. Part of my D44 upgrade plan is to move the slip yoke
>>from the tranfer case output to the drive shaft. By shortening the TC shaft,
>>this will hopefulle compensate for the longer D44 pinion.
>>
>>Bertie.
#87
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Re: Dana44 for XJ
Thanks for the link.
Bertie.
============================
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> TJ: http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/index.html
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "Bertie Kemp" wrote:
>
>>(Hope my posting is in sync now.)
>>
>>Thanks for the warning. Part of my D44 upgrade plan is to move the slip yoke
>>from the tranfer case output to the drive shaft. By shortening the TC shaft,
>>this will hopefulle compensate for the longer D44 pinion.
>>
>>Bertie.
Bertie.
============================
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> TJ: http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/index.html
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "Bertie Kemp" wrote:
>
>>(Hope my posting is in sync now.)
>>
>>Thanks for the warning. Part of my D44 upgrade plan is to move the slip yoke
>>from the tranfer case output to the drive shaft. By shortening the TC shaft,
>>this will hopefulle compensate for the longer D44 pinion.
>>
>>Bertie.
#88
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Re: Dana44 for XJ
Thanks for the link.
Bertie.
============================
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> TJ: http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/index.html
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "Bertie Kemp" wrote:
>
>>(Hope my posting is in sync now.)
>>
>>Thanks for the warning. Part of my D44 upgrade plan is to move the slip yoke
>>from the tranfer case output to the drive shaft. By shortening the TC shaft,
>>this will hopefulle compensate for the longer D44 pinion.
>>
>>Bertie.
Bertie.
============================
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> TJ: http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/index.html
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "Bertie Kemp" wrote:
>
>>(Hope my posting is in sync now.)
>>
>>Thanks for the warning. Part of my D44 upgrade plan is to move the slip yoke
>>from the tranfer case output to the drive shaft. By shortening the TC shaft,
>>this will hopefulle compensate for the longer D44 pinion.
>>
>>Bertie.
#89
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Re: Dana44 for XJ
Thanks for the link.
Bertie.
============================
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> TJ: http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/index.html
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "Bertie Kemp" wrote:
>
>>(Hope my posting is in sync now.)
>>
>>Thanks for the warning. Part of my D44 upgrade plan is to move the slip yoke
>>from the tranfer case output to the drive shaft. By shortening the TC shaft,
>>this will hopefulle compensate for the longer D44 pinion.
>>
>>Bertie.
Bertie.
============================
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> TJ: http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/index.html
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "Bertie Kemp" wrote:
>
>>(Hope my posting is in sync now.)
>>
>>Thanks for the warning. Part of my D44 upgrade plan is to move the slip yoke
>>from the tranfer case output to the drive shaft. By shortening the TC shaft,
>>this will hopefulle compensate for the longer D44 pinion.
>>
>>Bertie.