Ford 8.8 on tj??

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upinar

Discussion Starter · Mar 21, 2007

I am planning to dump the 35 and getting something a bit stronger. Getting a dana 44 with the mounts on it already would be easy, but very expensive. I can Pick up a ford 8.8(31 spline) out of a junkyard for 300 bucks. How hard do u think it would be to weld on all mounts and spring buckets?? Getting all angles? And can i find a kit with all mounts for this axle that will make it tj compatible? I can do all the welding myself, but i dont know about matching everything up for everyday safe driving

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1BLKJP

· #11 · Mar 22, 2007

Inluding the C-Clip it's stronger than the 44. And if you can do all of the welding then for about 800 bucks total you can have a great rear axle replacement.

Here's a great writeup on how to position the brackets and do the measurements. This write up is tried and tested many times over by jeepers all over the world.

http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/8.8axle/8.8axle-1.htm

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