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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: bubba on August 12, 2006, 10:49:30 AM

Title: swapping axles
Post by: bubba on August 12, 2006, 10:49:30 AM

I am wondering what is the best axle swap for a 88 yj?-I use it as a daily driver so nothing too out there.....any help would be awsome....thx

Title: swapping axles
Post by: RckyMtnTJ on August 12, 2006, 11:10:38 AM

Here's a Ford 8.8 ready to go.  Would be a great swap for a YJ.

http://www.calgaryjeep.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3182

Title: swapping axles
Post by: bubba on August 12, 2006, 02:58:30 PM

how much modding would I hafta do and wadda want for it?

Title: swapping axles
Post by: RckyMtnTJ on August 12, 2006, 03:43:53 PM

Respond in that topic.  I think it would bolt right into a YJ.  Its not mine.  I just saw your post and thought of it.


HTH,

Title: swapping axles
Post by: BlackYJ on August 12, 2006, 05:06:21 PM

You would have to cut off and reweld the spring perches because XJs are sprung over and YJs are under.