Here's what I've got: 99 TJ SE (2.5L, 5spd), 4" lift, POS D35 in the rear
and D30 up front. I'm debating what to do now. If money wasn't an issue,
I'd hunt down an old Ford 8.8 and get it fitted, gears and all. Of course
money is an issue, SO....

I can't seem to find any used D44s out there. That would make this so much
easier. I'm going to get 33's. I have to regear. I know that.

So, here are my options:

1. regear the existing axles. I assume 4.88's are the best way to go.
2. Wait and buy an 8.8 and regear then. Include lockers???
3. Buy the 33's and not regear until later and go with the 8.8 then.
4. Buy Super 35 kit and Detroit locker (about $800 or so) and regear.
5. Do nothing until I have enough money to do it all at once.

Thoughts? I don't have a lot of $$ laying around so this is a slow-but-sure
build up.

Thanks!

Eric
99 TJ SE

 

> So, here are my options:<

> 5. Do nothing until I have enough money to do it all at once.>

Do #5, it will be cheaper and more satisfying if you do. FWIW, I'd toss the
35 into a pond somewhere and get a good aftermarket 44 or 9".

 

> So, here are my options:<

> 5. Do nothing until I have enough money to do it all at once.>

Do #5, it will be cheaper and more satisfying if you do. FWIW, I'd toss the
35 into a pond somewhere and get a good aftermarket 44 or 9".

 

> So, here are my options:<

> 5. Do nothing until I have enough money to do it all at once.>

Do #5, it will be cheaper and more satisfying if you do. FWIW, I'd toss the
35 into a pond somewhere and get a good aftermarket 44 or 9".

 

> So, here are my options:<

> 5. Do nothing until I have enough money to do it all at once.>

Do #5, it will be cheaper and more satisfying if you do. FWIW, I'd toss the
35 into a pond somewhere and get a good aftermarket 44 or 9".

 

Hi Eric,
The 35 ring gear is too small to take the 4.88 ratio.
http://www.geocities.com/yj3qtr_ton/88swap.html
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d44.html
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d60.html
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/ford9.html
http://www.currieenterprises.com/
http://www.drivetraindirect.com/html...ramehome3.html
http://www.dynatrac.com/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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Eric wrote:
>
> Here's what I've got: 99 TJ SE (2.5L, 5spd), 4" lift, POS D35 in the rear
> and D30 up front. I'm debating what to do now. If money wasn't an issue,
> I'd hunt down an old Ford 8.8 and get it fitted, gears and all. Of course
> money is an issue, SO....
>
> I can't seem to find any used D44s out there. That would make this so much
> easier. I'm going to get 33's. I have to regear. I know that.
>
> So, here are my options:
>
> 1. regear the existing axles. I assume 4.88's are the best way to go.
> 2. Wait and buy an 8.8 and regear then. Include lockers???
> 3. Buy the 33's and not regear until later and go with the 8.8 then.
> 4. Buy Super 35 kit and Detroit locker (about $800 or so) and regear.
> 5. Do nothing until I have enough money to do it all at once.
>
> Thoughts? I don't have a lot of $$ laying around so this is a slow-but-sure
> build up.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE

 

Hi Eric,
The 35 ring gear is too small to take the 4.88 ratio.
http://www.geocities.com/yj3qtr_ton/88swap.html
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d44.html
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d60.html
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/ford9.html
http://www.currieenterprises.com/
http://www.drivetraindirect.com/html...ramehome3.html
http://www.dynatrac.com/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Eric wrote:
>
> Here's what I've got: 99 TJ SE (2.5L, 5spd), 4" lift, POS D35 in the rear
> and D30 up front. I'm debating what to do now. If money wasn't an issue,
> I'd hunt down an old Ford 8.8 and get it fitted, gears and all. Of course
> money is an issue, SO....
>
> I can't seem to find any used D44s out there. That would make this so much
> easier. I'm going to get 33's. I have to regear. I know that.
>
> So, here are my options:
>
> 1. regear the existing axles. I assume 4.88's are the best way to go.
> 2. Wait and buy an 8.8 and regear then. Include lockers???
> 3. Buy the 33's and not regear until later and go with the 8.8 then.
> 4. Buy Super 35 kit and Detroit locker (about $800 or so) and regear.
> 5. Do nothing until I have enough money to do it all at once.
>
> Thoughts? I don't have a lot of $$ laying around so this is a slow-but-sure
> build up.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE

 

Hi Eric,
The 35 ring gear is too small to take the 4.88 ratio.
http://www.geocities.com/yj3qtr_ton/88swap.html
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d44.html
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d60.html
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/ford9.html
http://www.currieenterprises.com/
http://www.drivetraindirect.com/html...ramehome3.html
http://www.dynatrac.com/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Eric wrote:
>
> Here's what I've got: 99 TJ SE (2.5L, 5spd), 4" lift, POS D35 in the rear
> and D30 up front. I'm debating what to do now. If money wasn't an issue,
> I'd hunt down an old Ford 8.8 and get it fitted, gears and all. Of course
> money is an issue, SO....
>
> I can't seem to find any used D44s out there. That would make this so much
> easier. I'm going to get 33's. I have to regear. I know that.
>
> So, here are my options:
>
> 1. regear the existing axles. I assume 4.88's are the best way to go.
> 2. Wait and buy an 8.8 and regear then. Include lockers???
> 3. Buy the 33's and not regear until later and go with the 8.8 then.
> 4. Buy Super 35 kit and Detroit locker (about $800 or so) and regear.
> 5. Do nothing until I have enough money to do it all at once.
>
> Thoughts? I don't have a lot of $$ laying around so this is a slow-but-sure
> build up.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE

 

Hi Eric,
The 35 ring gear is too small to take the 4.88 ratio.
http://www.geocities.com/yj3qtr_ton/88swap.html
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d44.html
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d60.html
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/ford9.html
http://www.currieenterprises.com/
http://www.drivetraindirect.com/html...ramehome3.html
http://www.dynatrac.com/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Eric wrote:
>
> Here's what I've got: 99 TJ SE (2.5L, 5spd), 4" lift, POS D35 in the rear
> and D30 up front. I'm debating what to do now. If money wasn't an issue,
> I'd hunt down an old Ford 8.8 and get it fitted, gears and all. Of course
> money is an issue, SO....
>
> I can't seem to find any used D44s out there. That would make this so much
> easier. I'm going to get 33's. I have to regear. I know that.
>
> So, here are my options:
>
> 1. regear the existing axles. I assume 4.88's are the best way to go.
> 2. Wait and buy an 8.8 and regear then. Include lockers???
> 3. Buy the 33's and not regear until later and go with the 8.8 then.
> 4. Buy Super 35 kit and Detroit locker (about $800 or so) and regear.
> 5. Do nothing until I have enough money to do it all at once.
>
> Thoughts? I don't have a lot of $$ laying around so this is a slow-but-sure
> build up.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE

 

On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 22:06:01 -0700, L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=)
------ III <----------@***.net> wrote:

>Hi Eric,
> The 35 ring gear is too small to take the 4.88 ratio.

That statement is incorrect, I know several people running 4.88 in
D35s, Randys ring and pinion has them for sure.
You should have 4.10s in there now, put your 33s on and
see how it does before you spend any money - if you don't
do a lot of highway riding, you might be able to live with it
until you get some more cash together.

Tookie - Denham Springs, LA
88YJ, 4" lift, 33" TSLs, Lock-Rights
PosiLock, 4.10s