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Offline JackstandJohnny

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Re: xj axel swap
« Reply #15 on: November 27, 2014, 01:40:00 PM »
not to mention driving an XJ on something bigger than 35s on the street will suck. (asides from cool factor)

you might want to look at a trailer to tow it with, and then a tow rig, but a big jeep is heavy, so you should look at a diesel or something; then get a small fuel efficient car for daily driving because the diesel is a gas hog.


jeeze, axle upgrades add up fast.


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Offline w squared

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Re: xj axel swap
« Reply #16 on: November 27, 2014, 02:38:55 PM »
And a well built Jeep on 33's with a good pilot can do far more than most people think.
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Offline newfiewheeler

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Re: xj axel swap
« Reply #17 on: November 27, 2014, 08:16:58 PM »
i wheel hard and i don't want to build a stock axel only to break it. once the summer rolls around, i will be getting a car hauler for the jeep so i don't have to worry about driving it on the street with big tires/axels. thanks for all the input guys, glad I'm back into a jeep again.  ;)

Offline cLAY

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Re: xj axel swap
« Reply #18 on: December 02, 2014, 09:45:40 AM »
As said I'm running wide Trac Waggy  D44  upfront with Dodge 8 bolt outers. This matches up great to a Dodge 3/4 ton D60 at 65" wms which gives a nice stable width but not overly wide.

ALL dodge D44 knuckles are flat top which has is a bonus.

I'm running 5.38s gears with a welded rear and e-locker up front. Also have ram assist which you should factor into your build. 

Or just buy mine.  ;)
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Offline Bnine

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Re: xj axel swap
« Reply #19 on: December 02, 2014, 09:55:10 AM »


Or just buy mine.  ;)


That would be smart money. You cant even come close to building a rig close to this level for what Clay is charging.
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Offline newfiewheeler

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Re: xj axel swap
« Reply #20 on: December 02, 2014, 05:57:46 PM »
hey! no thread jacking!  ;)

pm'd you clay