8.8 swap question
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8.8 swap question
I have a Ford 8.8 posi 3.73 rear end I want to put on my xj do I have to change the front gears out to match if in 2wd? Might sound like a stupid question but I am uncertain
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just remove front drive shaft for the time being.
it might be easier and cheaper to look for a complete front axle from a tj with 3.73 gearing.
it might be easier and cheaper to look for a complete front axle from a tj with 3.73 gearing.
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Year: 1993
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 V8, Dual cold air, dual batts, E-fan, Sanden OBA
Originally Posted by wiggles
If it is 4 wheel drive you have to have the same gearing even if its disengaged, if you have different ratios you will blow up your transfer case
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Year: 1993
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Engine: 5.2 V8, Dual cold air, dual batts, E-fan, Sanden OBA
Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
I thought TJs and XJs are all LP D30s. That'd be a downgrade in my opinion.
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I'm guessing by xj you mean zj? Ya thats right but if it will save home 400$+ in gears,master install kit,and installation then it would be worth it IMO. But I see nothing wrong with a LP Dana 30 besides driveshaft angle,and that's not a big deal. I have wheeled a locked LP Dana 30 on 35's for a little over a year now. Only problems have been snapped u-joint style shafts,changed back to stock zj cv-style shafts and haven't had a problem since. Only strength difference between the HP and LP axles are that on a HP the pinion rides the correct side of the ring gear so that part is somewhat "stronger"- but honestly when have you seen a ring gear or pinion go before an axle shaft or u-joint on a Dana 30?? I never have.
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Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by customzj73
No he won't. If its a 4 wheel drive he will be fine in 2wd until he can get matching gears. He just cant put it in 4 will drive.