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Year: 1983 yota
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Engine: SBC 350
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im building some axles soon and which is better for rear medium to heavy crawling the d44 ford 9" or 8.8" dont really wan to mess with fullwidth if i did i have a set sittin here
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do a google search for cherokee axle swap. It will search the threads of all the various forums. you will find enough articles and opionions to keep you reading for days.
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I would say it depends on what size tires you are planning to run. If you will only be going to say 33s and with a gear ratio no lower than 4.10s go for the easiest to change. If on the other hand you're going to 37s and plan on using it as a trailer Queen trail machine with 5.38 gears and lockers I would go with the Explorer 8.8 or Ford 9 inch.
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im thinking like 35s yes its is a trailered trail machine no with the 8.8 is a drop in like ive heard or am i wrong but this thing will be built d30 prob ford 8.8 or 9b locker rear welded front cage the works in this thing
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( My Blazer ran Detroit lockers front and rear and going down steep grades on rocks I was not able to turn and had some very nervous times when I almost went over a couple of drop offs at the bottom! )
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are you swapping the front as well? my axles of choice are the old little bronco axles i have the 44 front and a 9in rear with 4:56s and a locker in the rear waiting in the wings for my 30/8.25 to bust..if you are keeping the 30 front i'd go with the explorer 8.8 if for nothing else its gonna be the best rear with the right lug pattern
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Also depending on your driving and terrain. But if your not overly hard on your rig. The Chrysler 8.25 built is pretty damn tough. And it's the least expensive and a straight bolt in application.
The 8.8 is pretty much a straight bolt in as well. ruffstuff has the best kit for that.
Nothing wrong with the 9". Takes more fab work.
The 8.8 is pretty much a straight bolt in as well. ruffstuff has the best kit for that.
Nothing wrong with the 9". Takes more fab work.
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