Hey guys just bought a stock 1990 xj and lookin to start buildin it but heve several questions.

1. I see a lot of people are swappin in the ford 8.8 in the rear but what is a good axle for the front??

2.I was wanting to run 35's so what would be a good lift to buy? I would like to get a long arm lift also.

3. What years xj parts will inter change with my 1990, IE: motor , tranny,etc.

Sorry for all the questions but i am new to jeeps and cant wait to start buildin it. Thanks guys

 

Welcome to CF

1. Im not sure.
2. 4.5" lift or higher. Need to also do some trimming as well.
3. up to 96 on most parts.

 

Answers are not as easy as you may imagine.
1- 8.8 Fords are fine but do require some modifications to install. The front D30 is fine but will need some upgrades for strength. Alloy axles and a truss for the housing. Stronger u-joints and a selectable locker.
2- There are several that are located in a sticky but the best two in my opinion are either RE ot TnT Check those two and then decide which fits your needs better.
3- You have a Renix era Jeep so the only direct swaps are 87-90 years. After 90 they changed several things and then changed again for 93-96 and some things changed again in 96-99. After 99 they are distributorless so they are completely different from every thing prior to that big change.

 

what can i expect to pay for an 8.8 axle???

 

That can really vary. The local J/Y had one recently for $125 and when I was in Georgia they had one there too but for $350 so it depends on where you are and how many they have. You just have to call around to your local J/Ys and see.

 

i am running 5.5 front 4.5 rear lift n 35 in mud roves but the rims in the rear don't work?

 

they fit on 4.5 but i need to trim 4 flex