Pete M

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that's an expensive kit. :eek: with some patience, you can make your own perches from 2.5x2.5 square tubing (1/4" wall).

yes, all the 8.8 brackets can go. :thumbsup: to locate the perches side to side,first locate the center of the 8.8 by measuring between the brake backing plates and divide by 2. then find the distance between the stock MJ perches and divide by 2. then just measure off the centerline and locate your perches. finding the pinion angle is a bit more complicated. do you have an angle finder?

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also: http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-4980701-ford-8-8-1310-adapter-flange.html

buy new perches. no, buy BETTER perches. longer ones that will help fight spring wrap. :thumbsup: While those are getting welded on, add a bit of bead to the differential-to-tube joints. it takes a lot to spin them, but it has been done so better safe than sorry. paint after it's all done. C-clips would only come into play IF you COULD break an 8.8 shaft. but you can't, so don't worry 'bout it. :D they are very stout. and it already has one-piece axle shafts. not sure what you're talking about there. :hmm:

doesn't really matter. the parts and pieces pretty much all interchange. :thumbsup:

well, I guess the good news is that windshields aren't rare. it isn't exactly cheap to do that many, but it'd be hell if the hail took out the MJ-specific parts (like taillights). note to self, horses are better storm warning animals than chickens.

now you know why we have what we have. :yes: I'm all for more organization, but there's no way I can find the time to attack it. :( and I have no interest in splitting it into a dozen more forums. but if they were all in a master thread, I can dig it. :thumbsup:

damnnnnn..... :( that sucks. I assume the horses are ok?

for what it's worth, water coming in through the back of the hood (past my failing gasket) was the prime way that water got into my cab (dribbling down and through the various failing firewall gaskets). :(

it may look like a hood scoop, but it is designed to push air out, not draw it in. got it on a switch/relay. but if your ride is overheating, then something else is wrong. MJs didn't need vents from the factory to keep the engine cool so they don't need them now. :thumbsup:

sorry, I was thinking fronts. I know less about the XJ rear shafts other than the sealed t-case output came about in ~96.

are we talking about front or rear driveshafts?

avoid anything before 87. other than that, year matters not. try to find one with the same engine/trans. :thumbsup:

yup. Jeep seems to like to engineer their Jeeps to only drive around on the pavement. :dunno: bastards. :fs1: but the JK axle really is a pretty good deal for the money. :yes:

that's different for sure. I like it. :thumbsup: maybe an MJ tailgate skin would work?

those are some TINY little tires! not sure I'd be willing to drive on a street in something so small.

JK axles do have some weak points that show up when run under a 3 ton Jeep. Should work great under a rig that is half that weight. :thumbsup: especially when you can buy a truss with XJ mounts already on it ready to go. :D

what you're describing is fairly common, but not usually a structural problem. but when in doubt, stab at it with a screw driver and see how solid it feels. :thumbsup:

sure you're not thinking about the TJ dana 44?

that's the budget for the welder. gas, clothing, etc are separate line items. my uncle is buying it for me as payment for building the XJ. I guess I should probably just expect to drop in a bit of my own money to step up to a nicer welder. that eastwood looks pretty sweet...

later this year I'll be installing Mopar JK wrangler Rubicon dana 44 axles under a cherokee (for my uncle). the axles will be around 4400 for the pair, but they are all brand spankin' new parts and have 4.10 gears, disk brakes, and push-button selectable lockers front and rear. they are a couple inches wider than stock axles so you can run stock JK rims that are all over craiglist for cheap. TNT makes a truss for the front that contains all the needed brackets already lined up for installation in an MJ/XJ. just need to cut off the stock stuff and weld on the truss.

Need one that'll weld 1/4", preferably doing that on gas. beyond that I'm not sure I know enough to have opinions. It's been 20 years since I last welded anything and I was using a machine the size of a fridge to do it. :D the Hobart Handler 190 and millermatic 190 are in the running so far. would love a dual power unit, but can't find ine cheap enough.

What is the end plan for this truck? tire size? offroading style? I ask because a dana 30 can be built pretty darn tough. plenty of guys running them. :thumbsup: