Hey all - I'm finishing up my HP44 swap in my 95. The locker is in and ready to rock, but now I'm trying to figure out where to mount the electric actuator, which along with the 48" cable was the recommended setup for an XJ. I'm on 35s with 6.5" of lift and long arms, so I figure I should have it at full droop before I mount it up, but I'm having trouble figuring out where it should be - the pumpkin is on the driver's side, and the cable also comes out the driver's side of the pumpkin, so I'm trying to make sure the cable stays out of the front driver tire and also away from anything moving in the suspension.

I also know I'm not the first person to have to figure this out! Would love to hear what you all did. Sure appreciate any help!

 

If it were me I'd follow the vent hose on the differential up to the top of the firewall and mount it up there.

 

Unfortunately the recommended cable length for an XJ is 48", so that wouldn't get me that far, though that would definitely be a good spot. I ended up putting it inside that bottom brace-looking crossmember thing under the radiator - reasonably safe, away from heat, and just enough cable not to bottom out when the axle is at full droop! Sure appreciate the suggestion.