BACKWOODS 2 DOOR

bought a 97 zj v8. motor is whipped. so im just going to part it out. Anyone put axles in a xj. swapping the xj rear to coils.

bluedragon436

You will end up with a D35, which most people avoid... but I guess it would make the coil swap a bit easier... I would also pull the V8's steering for the XJ while your at it... and the alt. Might as well pull as many upgrade parts as you can for your XJ while your at it..

94XJCherokee

x2. some zj's came with a 44. but it was aluminum center section. also want to avoid

MallCrawlerZJ

96+ zj's have a d44a, no bueno
all have a lp d30, alot of zj guys use hp30s found in xjs

BACKWOODS 2 DOOR

yea planning in using all parts i can. not doing any really doing any hardcore stuff. and jus 31 32 for tires. doing the swap once the stroker is done. thanks guys. anybody need parts jus lmk

Sno_Blynd

also check for gas tank skid plate. i got mine off a 96-98 zj.

Worshers

what are zj axles geared at? can you swap em to an xj?

freegdr

alt will not work on renix xjs if thats what you are building

customzj73

If they have the v8 they are 3:73 gears, ya you can except the rear because xj have leafs in the rear and zj have coils. If your swapping rear axles in an xj and want something that will bolt up get a 29 spline 8.25 out of a later cherokee, like 98-01 I believe someone correct me if I'm wrong

Worshers

. I would also pull the V8's steering for the XJ while your at it.

How hard is it to swap the tie rod and drag link over to an xj from a zj? Do you need anything extra to make it work or is it bolt right up?

MWildmann

A v8 ZJ tie rod will bolt right up. No mods necessary. I believe that the drag links are identical, so swapping that from the ZJ isn't going to get you anywhere in the strength department.

rweaver138

yeah ZJ axles are most certainly NOT a worthwhile swap. it will most likely be a downgrade from whatever you have now.