Axle swap
03-25-2011, 10:09 AM
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Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: rebuilt straight 6
Axle swap
I need ideas and opinions. Currently i have the stock axles on my 87 Cherokee, i have had 2 recommendations to make them better. A direct swap from a 4 banger wrangler, or custom swap for a ford 9in front and rear.
I just need a better gear ratio for the stuff im trying to do with my jeep. (i like to push things)
I have time to work on it, what i dont have is a lot of money. any cheap ideas or opinions?
I just need a better gear ratio for the stuff im trying to do with my jeep. (i like to push things)
I have time to work on it, what i dont have is a lot of money. any cheap ideas or opinions?
03-25-2011, 01:11 PM
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Year: 1988
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Engine: 4.0l renix
get the axles off of an older XJ with the diesel motor or 4 cyl. Some of those came with 4.10 gears stock. You're most likely running 3.55's i believe.
03-25-2011, 01:16 PM
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just find a xj 90 and back and find a 4cyl diesel w/tow package and take out the axles, and put a solid shaft in the front axle so you dont have to worry about the vacuum crap,dont forget to take the drive shafts as well
03-25-2011, 04:13 PM
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is it that easy to find a diesel cherokee? I've seen like one in my lifetime haha, but the 4 cylinder gas ones are easy, theres a bunch at my pick a part and they all have 4.10s so one day ill pull the gears out of one of them
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03-26-2011, 12:35 AM
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Year: 1996
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Engine: 4.0L HO
- 3.07:1, manual transmission, I6 engine.
- 3.54:1, automatic transmission, I6 engine with Dana 44 rear differential.
- 3.54:1, manual transmission, I4 diesel engine with Dana 35 rear differential.
- 3.55:1, automatic transmission, I6, V6 engines; manual transmission, I4 engine.
- 3.73:1, automatic transmission, I6, Tow Package, UpCountry Package.
- 4.10:1, manual transmission, V6; automatic transmission, I4 engine.
- 4.56:1, automatic transmission, I4, offroad or tow package.
what gear ratio do you want? if you are going to 4.10s find a 4-banger XJ and swap the whole front axle (put in your 1 piece shaft to eliminate the vacuum disco on a '90 and older) then for the rear find a '97+ ford explorer with the 8.8 rear, some of those came with 4.10s too and they are an easy swap if you have access to a welder
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