You are aware the Chevy front axle, the diff is on the wrong side? You will either have to refuge it or swap to a non-flipped d300 tcase but will likely have issues with the front driveshaft.

 

Yeah he's better off with dodge axles or a Dana 60 Ford axle off of a 250

 

Dodge used some passenger side diff front axles as well. Depending on what tire size he is going to be running, if 37 or smaller I would go ford HP D44/9 inch, anything larger than 37's for 14 bolt rear/60front.

edit: If not going any bigger than 33's I would just stick with the d30 front and preferably 8.8 rear but chrys 8.25 would be an upgrade over the d35 if that is what he has.

 

heads up to anyone wanting to wheel this weekend we are getting a group together to wheel at a buddys place just south of indy this sunday so if u would like more info pm me o ya and its FREE lol

 

Clean engine! Flushed the coolant too. It was like a funky milkshake from the previous owner!

 

That is one clean engine bay. Did you power wash it or what?

 

Dang near looks show room

 

Simple green and a soft brush. I never spray it too hard with the hose. I did that on my other XJ and it didn't start for 2 days!

I am trying to get this thing cleaned up so it is ready to install the lift. My Bilstein 5100's corroded, so I had to restore those. They look pretty good, I will post a photo of the before and after.

 

Before and after. Used 3 different grit emery cloth and painted with VHT clear wheel paint.

 

Looks good, maybe you can get some bilstein decals for em.

 

I had them saved and was going to strip the old adhesive and 3M them back on, but the dog decided he needed to give them the chew and taste test as his contribution to the project.

 

Lol. I wonder if they tasted smooth, soft?

 

Try one out and let is know how it taste.. lol

 

I think they probably taste good. He didn't throw them up!

 

Haha... don't re-use them when they make a return.

So what kind of lift are you installing?