Axle Compatibility
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Axle Compatibility
I've asked this question before and never get a good answer. I've also did a lot of searching
What years, makes, and model vehicles have compatible axles for an xj?
I have a 98 xj thats 2wd i ask this b/c i'm trying to find a donor for a 4x4 conversion. There was a REAL good write up i saw in the past that showed tons of info on this anybody?
What years, makes, and model vehicles have compatible axles for an xj?
I have a 98 xj thats 2wd i ask this b/c i'm trying to find a donor for a 4x4 conversion. There was a REAL good write up i saw in the past that showed tons of info on this anybody?
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all year XJ front ends are compatible, and direct bolt in. To keep things easier look for an HP d30 w/o vacuum disconnect and 297x u-joints. the window here is about 92-99, but all XJ's w/ ABS came with the 297 u-joints if i remember correctly, your just not gonna want the vacuum disconnect.
also,for ease of installation on your part, find an AW4/AX-15 and an np231/np242 out of about the same year XJ as yours.
hope that helps
also,for ease of installation on your part, find an AW4/AX-15 and an np231/np242 out of about the same year XJ as yours.
hope that helps
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Yeah thanks guys... But other than xjs what else is compatible, 97+ explorers have the rear 8.8 which is bolt in but needs small welding right? Any others?
I would like to upgrade to 4.10-4.56 in the future
I would like to upgrade to 4.10-4.56 in the future
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8.8 isn't a bolt in, you cut off all the old brackets and weld on new. I run a ff60 and it wasn't any harder than a 8.8 would be. Rear axles are easy since it's leaf sprung it's the front that can be hard. ZJs and TJs both have D30 fronts that will be a direct bolt in but are low pinion like 00 and01 XJs. TJ Rubicons came with a D44/30 hybrid but for what they cost aren't worth messing with. The only advantage is the 44 carrier, everything else is the same as a 30 and it's low pinion. But it does come with 4.10s and a factory locker.
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87 cherokees had a Dana 44 if they had tow package. Direct bolt in for the rear besides brakes I believe
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Originally Posted by customzj73
87 cherokees had a Dana 44 if they had tow package. Direct bolt in for the rear besides brakes I believe
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Any easy way to tell what gears are under a diff. I've heard something about the diff covers having a tag on them?
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Originally Posted by JSmith0055
Any easy way to tell what gears are under a diff. I've heard something about the diff covers having a tag on them?
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Anybody have like a list or a link to a list of vehicles with axles that can bolt in or fit with slight mods?
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jeep cherokee axles will bolt in. some others will as mentioned but there LP and/or way to expensive.
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i dont think this is 100% true. When i opened up a HP30 from an 86 comanche that had 4.10s in it from the factory had thick gears, not a low ratio carrier.
i dont know if the 3.73s are thick, but the stock 4.10s are thick
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Lol... Just curious as to what options are out there as far as different gears, i know some explorers have stock 4.10 but which ones? Just looking for some knowledge guys
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Originally Posted by flushpuppyTRb
i dont think this is 100% true. When i opened up a HP30 from an 86 comanche that had 4.10s in it from the factory had thick gears, not a low ratio carrier.
i dont know if the 3.73s are thick, but the stock 4.10s are thick
Originally Posted by JSmith0055
Lol... Just curious as to options are out there as far as different gears, i know some explorers have stock 4.10 but which ones? Just looking for some knowledge guys
8.8's arnt a bolt in swap... but they did come in 3.55 3.73 3.L73 (limited slip) and 4.10 that I have seen... and are labeled as such on a metal tag that hangs off a diff cover bolt on the pass side... there are more... 3.2* and 4.56(rare)