8.8 rear end swap

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Mar 8, 2014 | 01:01 PM

Broncs

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8.8 rear end swap

I am planning to do a swap on my 89. I have found a complete assembly locally that is a complete rear end with the disc brakes. My question is what length rear end do I need for the xj?

Mar 8, 2014 | 01:15 PM

Ianf406

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From: Missoula, MT

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Engine: Golen 4.6 Stroker, AFE Headers, 62mm TB, 24 LB Injectors, Brown Dog kit, HF Cat, 3" Exhaust

Stock is close to 60.5" WMS-WMS. (Wheel mount surface). I THINK the 8.8 out of an Explorer is a little narrower (1.5") but works fine. 8.8 out of expedition is around 64"-

Mar 8, 2014 | 02:05 PM

Broncs

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Ok the one I found is out of an explorer and is 60" so sounds like I can use this one.

Mar 8, 2014 | 02:41 PM

Ianf406

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Engine: Golen 4.6 Stroker, AFE Headers, 62mm TB, 24 LB Injectors, Brown Dog kit, HF Cat, 3" Exhaust

Yup shouldn't be a problem!

Mar 8, 2014 | 04:25 PM

EvstaG

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Hold on now-all Explorer 8.8's weren't created equal. What is the ID# of the 8.8 you're looking at? You're just planning on regearing the front as well?

Mar 8, 2014 | 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by EvstaG

Hold on now-all Explorer 8.8's weren't created equal. What is the ID# of the 8.8 you're looking at? You're just planning on regearing the front as well?

Yes I plan on re gearing the front. The 8.8 is a 31 spline 3.73 posi complete with the brakes and brake cables.