black91yj Open/Open
Number of posts : 6 Age : 34 Localisation : Fulton, MD Registration date : 2008-01-27
| Subject: AXLES Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:37 am | |
| I have a 91 yj and i wanna swap some heavier duty axles to replace my 30 and 35 i am looking for a pair of axles with 4:10's, 4:56's, or 4:88's. I wouldnt mind putting another dana 30 in the front, its the 35 im trying to swap out the most. Just wondering what you guys have for sale out there. | |
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md4wheelin Locker/Spool
Number of posts : 1875 Age : 45 Localisation : Towson, MD Registration date : 2007-01-20
| Subject: Re: AXLES Sat Feb 02, 2008 10:43 am | |
| yjs are simple to swap axels, just weld on the spring perches. I would just go with full size 44/9 or 44/8.8 and build them up. Only thing is I would still keep the 30/35 combo stored for inspections or if the police hassel you for your tires sticking out. | |
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SLeach Locker/Locker
Number of posts : 146 Age : 36 Localisation : Odenton, Md Registration date : 2007-01-20
| Subject: Re: AXLES Sun Feb 03, 2008 12:29 am | |
| what are you looking to do with it? tire size, future tire size... | |
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SLeach Locker/Locker
Number of posts : 146 Age : 36 Localisation : Odenton, Md Registration date : 2007-01-20
| Subject: Re: AXLES Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:49 am | |
| since you are basically at your limit for your 35 its a good thing you are looking for axles lol getting into the 35-36 range you will need at least a dana 44 or an 8.8 in the rear. The 8.8 is generally considered a stronger axle and much easier to find than a 44. If you get one, you are looking for one out of a 91-01 ford explorer. 91-94 came with drum brakes, 95-01 disk. They have 31 spline axles - good The are within 1 inch of stock width - good the keep stock wheel pattern - really good
The dana 30 up front gets a little anemic in the 36 inch range but is general considered good up to 37's especially with either a warn hub lock out kit or a super 30 kit from superior or alloy axles.
If you want to upgrade the front, a dana 44 would probably be perfect for your need for now and in the near future. There is too much info to list here but a simple goole search will yeild thousands of results.
I would recommened signing up for an account on www.jeepforum.com and spending a couple of days researching out what is the best for you situation. There is a wealth of info on that site. | |
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