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 xj axle
#828589
08/04/07 08:21 AM
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i was wondering what would be the best axle to run under my 96 cherokee. i'm wantin to put some 36/16.5 tires under it.
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Re: xj axle
[Re: MarlboroMan]
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08/04/07 02:10 PM
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Dana 60 would be okay; Dana 44 would be marginal.
94 YJ, SOA, 2-1/2 Alcans, ARB-front, Detroit-Rear, 4.56:1 gears, Oasis Trailhead compressor, 4:1 Terra Lo, 37x12.50x15 SSR's, 8000 lb Ramsey, & etc.
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Re: xj axle
[Re: Fred Blackstone]
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08/04/07 02:33 PM
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Dana 60 would be okay; Dana 44 would be marginal. I know a guy who has a gussetted 35 and its never been broken. He's running 35's.
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Re: xj axle
[Re: Macka]
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08/05/07 04:24 AM
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<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Macka, I've heard that same rebuttal many times; I'm sure that what you've said is true, but for 35" or greater, let's recommend the right axle for serious four-wheeling.
94 YJ, SOA, 2-1/2 Alcans, ARB-front, Detroit-Rear, 4.56:1 gears, Oasis Trailhead compressor, 4:1 Terra Lo, 37x12.50x15 SSR's, 8000 lb Ramsey, & etc.
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Re: xj axle
[Re: Fred Blackstone]
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08/05/07 04:32 AM
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<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Macka, I've heard that same rebuttal many times; I'm sure that what you've said is true, but for 35" or greater, let's recommend the right axle for serious four-wheeling. Ford 9 inch or the 8.8 both very good axles for wheeling, and easier to find then the holy grail of wheeling axles the dana 60.
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Re: xj axle
[Re: Macka]
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08/05/07 02:30 PM
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Macka, there's very little reason for swapping in a Ford 8.8 from a Explorer or Ranger, the gain in strength would be infinitesimally minuscule in contrast to the Dana 35. And, the Ford 8.8 would burden the installer with another disreputable C-clip shaft unequivocally debilitating any endeavor to build an axle of sufficient strength to handle the unsprung weight of a 36" tire, and, to only upgrade once. Too many times, four-wheelers build marginally which commonly results in frequent repairs and costly upgrades. Frankly, what is required to support larger tires and axles under the Cherokee's unibody should be the major discussion. Personally, I would not even consider upgrading a Cherokee for moderate and/or difficult trail use. The money the owner will spend upgrading the Cherokee, if done correctly, would be sufficient to purchase a new Wrangler.
94 YJ, SOA, 2-1/2 Alcans, ARB-front, Detroit-Rear, 4.56:1 gears, Oasis Trailhead compressor, 4:1 Terra Lo, 37x12.50x15 SSR's, 8000 lb Ramsey, & etc.
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Re: xj axle
[Re: Fred Blackstone]
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08/06/07 03:20 AM
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for an easy direct bolt in raid a dana 44 or a chrysler 8.25 from an xj. if you feel like customizing go with the dana 60 or chevy 14 bolt. the way i figure it why waste time on modding a ford 8.8 or 9 rear when you can go all out and be sure your rear will be safe.
now on a personal note I hate fords and don't want anything i don't have to have on my xj from ford.
if you go as far as doing the rear end your best bet would be to get both rears from a chevy (14 bolt) the tranny and transfer case. then that way there will be less mods to worry about later,and a stronger drivetrain. go for the np203 if you can find it, it is a gear driven transfer case thus stronger.
out of all the jeeps in this town the d**n gremlin had to invade mine
I've done so much,with so little for so long i can practicly do anything with nothing
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Re: xj axle
[Re: Fred Blackstone]
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08/11/07 06:47 AM
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Macka, there's very little reason for swapping in a Ford 8.8 from a Explorer or Ranger, the gain in strength would be infinitesimally minuscule in contrast to the Dana 35. And, the Ford 8.8 would burden the installer with another disreputable C-clip shaft unequivocally debilitating any endeavor to build an axle of sufficient strength to handle the unsprung weight of a 36" tire, and, to only upgrade once. Too many times, four-wheelers build marginally which commonly results in frequent repairs and costly upgrades. Frankly, what is required to support larger tires and axles under the Cherokee's unibody should be the major discussion. Personally, I would not even consider upgrading a Cherokee for moderate and/or difficult trail use. The money the owner will spend upgrading the Cherokee, if done correctly, would be sufficient to purchase a new Wrangler. it amuses me that people who know nothing about the 8.8, give others advice on how bad it is. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" />
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Re: xj axle
[Re: Sandinie]
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08/11/07 06:54 AM
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it amuses me that people who know nothing about the 8.8, give others advice on how bad it is. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" /> [/quote] the cherokee is a great platform to build just what you want. Frame stiffeners would be in order at about $250, lift and tires/wheels. Gears would probably be in order. I love how jeep guys write off the cherokee, keeps them cheap. It reminds me of corvette power in a lowly 90's camaro...Its ET's were milliseconds off the vette, at half the price.
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Re: xj axle
[Re: Sandinie]
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08/11/07 07:16 AM
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what if you could take a dana 60 pinion, put it with a 1" thicker 9 inch ford ring gear, add 31 spline ford 9 inch axles and put disc brakes on it and make a "super" axle out of it? Would you do it? Ford did and called it the 8.8. Don't beleive me? Check all the dimensions.
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