Ideal Setup

[Capt. Crunch]

alright so i wanna start planning some bigger projects for the summer. One being rear axle swap. I was hoping to get your guys opinion on what you would do with out an engine swap. Like front/ axles, tires size. etc.

Current Setup:
2.5L 97 TJ
4 in SA lift
33 BFG's
Discos
stock armor

go..

[SupermanIce-J]

What do you not like about it now????

I would say wonton steering, scrap the D35 for a d44 or 8.8 and gear it... and wheel the piss outta it.

[konastinky1234]

what gears you plannin on having?

[Ktmracer419]

mo gears

less lift

bellyup skid

[Magilla]

and a better rear like an 8.8

[konastinky1234]

what about dana 60 vs. 8.8 vs. 44? the 44 i have heard is semi weak, the 8.8 very strong, but how good is the dana 60? better than 8.8 im assuming, but what size ring gear, shafts does it have etc....

[Magilla]

Well with a dana 30 front i dont think a 60 would be smart. also with 33" tires a dana 60 would be stupid due to ground clearance issues

[Ktmracer419]

if you are on 33's and dont want to go bigger than a 35

dana44 /thread

especially with the 4 popper

[Capt. Crunch]

well my thought was to put a 8.8 or 44 in the rear and regear to 4.88's. and keep the 30, beefy steering.

[Magilla]

8.8>44

[Hydra]

60? I think you're being slightly overworried.

A 44 or 8.8 would be plentystrong



Thatsaid, armor, and gears/lockers

[Ktmracer419]

what about dana 60 vs. 8.8 vs. 44? the 44 i have heard is semi weak, the 8.8 very strong, but how good is the dana 60? better than 8.8 im assuming, but what size ring gear, shafts does it have etc....

big enough ring gear. 16 to 46 spline shafts

[SupermanIce-J]

Good thoughts Mr. Crunch!

[Magilla]

8.8
Benefits:
Larger ring gear
Thicker tubes
31 spline
Availability
Disc brakes

Disadvantages:
c-clip
Less ground clearance
Not exactly Jeep width 1.5" narrower iirc
Not bolt in, so you better learn to weld and get good at it



D44
Benefits:
Bolt in available if you have a TJ if its from a tj
More ground clearance
Larger aftermarket support

Disadvantages:
Drum brakes
30 spline
8.5"? ring gear
Smaller tubes
More expensive if you are getting one from a TJ

[Ktmracer419]

8.8>44

stock 44>stock 8.8

mild 44> mild 8.8

built to fuck and back 8.8>built to fuck and back 44