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bubba

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swapping axles
« 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

Offline RckyMtnTJ

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« Reply #1 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
98 TJ 4" lift + goodies

bubba

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« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2006, 02:58:30 PM »
how much modding would I hafta do and wadda want for it?

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« Reply #3 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.


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« Reply #4 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.
'95 YJ with a few mods