So I kinda doubt it but will a rear dana 44 from a grand cherokee fit an 88 cherokee? I haved looked high and low for a regular cherokee d44...

 

Not with out converting it to leaf springs or the XJ to coils.

 

the zj is the Dana 44a it has an aluminum center section with no after market support plus its coil sprung not leaf sprung like the xj

 

exactly, you dont want a d44a anyway, take your time and find one from an XJ

 

Gotcha.. thanks

 

find a 8.8 from a explorer. 31 spline, tons of after market support, weld on new spring mounts, has disc's. dime a dozen!

 

Yeah I've heard that's a common option.. what all is included to swap it?

 

nothing is included. got to buy the axle and leaf spring mounts and fab up some shock mounts. ubolts with plates and you are done.

 

Sounds straightforward.. how does the 8.8 compare to the d44 in strength and durability? Also what years explorers will fit?

 

8.8 is real close to the 44 in strength but it has c-clips and hangs a little bit lower. Find one with disc brakes and the c-clips aren't as big of an issue. Also it's 2" narrower than a stock xj axle so you might need spacers if you don't have enough offset on your wheels.

 

So what year explorers can I rob an 8.8 out of?

 

Also from a v6 or v8?

 

V6 is the same as V8 some JYs charge less for the V6 axles but the V8 more liklely to have LSD. But if it doesnt you can always upgrade to a locker.

 

Ok thanks.. I plan on an aussie locker so lsd doesn't matter much to me

 

with an aussie you cant use lsd carrier anyways