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Old 05-05-2011, 10:30 PM
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I have a chance to pick up a cheroke full size (i think) for cheap, can anyone tell me if the axles will work under my xj? i know i will have to change bracketry but i just dont know about width. I tried searching but didnt find any usefull info.
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from what i have read they "should" have a Drivers drop D44 front like the waggy, and a AMC 20 in the rear(but could be a D44)... the AMC 20 has a bad rep from the CJ's and is a better AMC 20 then those. but Google FSJ (full size jeep) axles info should poor out at you... here is some from pirate's axle bible... http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/bible/index.html#JFA

in 83 it should have the D44 front (maybe vacuum disco) and the rear is most likely a AMC 20, but could be a D44 will have to look to be sure.

if the rear is centered then i can be used. if not then i would recommend looking further. the front is usable as well but if it is disco its also not worth the time for a swap. so really you have to look and see what you have under it first.

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FSJ's have the Dana 44 LP, which isn't much of an upgrade over the Dana 30 HP. Personally, I would look more for a F250 Dana 44 HP, TJ Dana 44 HP or JK Dana 44 HP (the TJ one being a direct swap).
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Thanks for the help! Im going to do a 9" in the rear, cause I have one so I am mainly looking for a front axle. Im just not sure i want to fool with cutting down a full size housing.
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