Mj rear axle options.
05-20-2012, 12:35 AM
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Mj rear axle options.
What are the rear axle possibilities for an m? i dont know what year this one is because all i have is the bed and rear frame. i want to do a swap for the 35 in my cherokee but i dont know if i should. thanks.
05-20-2012, 05:36 AM
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well, they came stock with either a d35 or d44.
they are spring under, so using a cherokee rear axle will take a bit of fabbing, at that point, you can use a ford 8.8 to keep the same bolt pattern, or any other axle that you can weld spring perches and shock mounts to.
they are spring under, so using a cherokee rear axle will take a bit of fabbing, at that point, you can use a ford 8.8 to keep the same bolt pattern, or any other axle that you can weld spring perches and shock mounts to.
05-20-2012, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 89eliminator
they came with AMC 20s as well if it were an '86.
05-21-2012, 10:29 AM
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Many will say that the AMC20 rivals the strength of a Dana 44. it is definitely better than a Dana 35. they are just hard to find and have minimal aftermarket support.
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A 8 inch from a 9 inch is easy,The lowest bolt on the 3rd member if you can get a socket on it its a 8 inch,If you can't get a socket on it its a 9 inch.On a 9 inch they made 3 different bearing size 
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05-22-2012, 09:35 PM
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Is this a good swap for the 35? I just have it sitting in my comanche trailer. So I will put the 35 in it.
