I am going to be doing a diesel swap. Jeep is 2wd. Going to keep it that way. I would however like to have disc brakes on that 8.25 axle. I see kits. They are extremely expensive. Is there a diy way to put discs on my jeep?

Ben,
2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport 2wd I6 4.0

 

Just get an 8.8 out of a 97 or 98+ Explorer. 31 spline shafts, and already has disk brakes.
What axle is in your Jeep now?

 

8.25 is a Chrysler axle and 8.8 is a ford axle

Like the guy above said, 8.8 comes with disc brakes but if u got a 8.25, it's plenty strong if u keeping it with stock tires, u can do disc brake conversion on it

 

Here are some pics

 

You can get the rear disc brakes from any ZJ that came with them. For the C8.25 you'll have to hone the backing plates some to fit over the axle. Forum member "Big David" is currently selling kits. Look for his for sale thread and get in line.

 

I just bought a 96 ZJ rear axle, disc brake version, for 50 bucks. Look at pull a parts and on c-list for people parting out ZJs and Libertys. Easy upgrade.

 

It's 2wd, why bother swapping rear ends?

Like mark said, their are kits from people here on CF or all over the interwebs if you can't source something local.

 

It may be because the pics are tiny and upside down but, that rear axle sure looks a lot like a d35

 

Yeah, just got home and looked at the thread. Sorry bout that, was using my retarded phone and the app.

Ben

 

Nope it's a 8.25. The roundish cover and flat bottom give it away.

 

Lol I figured, I just can't see it on my phone.