Pete M

don't forget the AX-15 crossmember. If memory serves me, it's the one that's different from the rest. :dunno:

:agree:

the way I remember is that the XJ has the leafs hanging off the outside of the frame while MJ leafs are directly under. :thumbsup:

search youtube for neverwet tests and you'll see why you shouldn't use it on your truck. or anything. it's more party trick that useful tool. :(

never assume. always check that ratio first :thumbsup:

I converted to rear disks because the drums would just get full of mud/water. :(

could a 96 XJ also have this switch? mine drops out of gear sometimes when I come to a stop but no other time.

but has a 5 on 5.5 bolt wheel pattern and the perch angle may not be right. trying to skip the step of welding on perches is not a great indicator of a good swap candidate. welding is the easy part. :D

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the address you're posting is for the page. you need the address of the image. try right-clicking on the pic and choose "copy image location" or whatever IE says that's like that. (in theory that's what control-v is doing but try it to make sure)

very nice :D

chances are you're grabbing the wrong photo address. can you paste the link here?

all sorts of sites work. which site are you having issues with?

soooo many great ideas to steal.... :D

I'll bring Carly along when I pick it up. but then, as many of our members can attest, she always tags along. :D would never trade for an MJ though, but you can skritch her ears 'til your heart's content. :thumbsup: she loves MJs and Colorado.

and how big were the tires on that miata? :D don't discount tire size into that equation. I've got 3.92 gears and roughly 29" tall tires in my Dakota R/T and never thought the rpms were that high on the freeway. with 30 or 31" and 3.73 gears it should be juuuuuust fine. :D

3.73 or 4.10 would give even more punch :D also very common in the explorer 8.8s.

the difference is minute compared to differences in tire tread thickness. won't matter at all. :D

for example: ratio --> teeth count 4.11:1 ---> 37/9, 4.10:1 ---> 41/10, 4.09:1 --> 45/11 all are, for all practical purposes, the same ratio

essentially they are the same ratio. the differing numbers are from different size axles that have slightly different numbers of teeth on the gears. :thumbsup:

"Jeep rule #1: there are no rules." :D

but in his case (32s), any push out will move the tire off the control arm and into the fenders. if he had a smaller tire there would certainly be more options, but the space is only so big under there.

spacers are likely to push your 32s into your fenders.

inside the rockers and frame is going to be the toughest challenge. but at leasst none of the bolts and nuts are frozen with rust. :D should be nice to work on :yes: