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  1. Jackrabbit41
    I can't really find much for a 6inch soa. There's one from rocky road outfitters but it says it's for Dana 44, so if I did a 8.8 would it still work? I don't know a lot about soa kits. If anyone has any links to some stuff that'd be awesome
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    What's a good 6inch lift?
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    The things 59 1/2 inches wide too
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    I found a 8.8 for 150$ but it's out of a 91 explorer. Would it work? The ring and pinion are bad but I can get some like new ones for 50$.
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    If I did do this swap, should I just go with a soa? I don't want my ride and driving to change too much plus I'm a weekend wheeler and Also, would a 4.5 inch from rough country give me much more flex then my 3 inch? And I already have sway bar disconnects
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    I have a 3 inch lift right now but I think I'm going to go to a 4.5 eventually. Also what is a abs block and what does it do? Thanks
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    Pretty much. The 8.8 is a good choice, perhaps the strongest choice without going to 1-ton axles, it is just a little more expensive Many people find a kit like this helpful: http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/88SS-31.html. You need spring perches, shock mounts, and u-bolts/plates as your current stuff is too narrow for the wider 8.8 tubes. There are others. There are a few options for connecting a jeep drive shaft to a 8.8, as well : http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=IR-SF88FAis one or http://www.mountainoffroad.com/_e/Ford_8_8_rear_axle_Install_Kit/product/221379/Yoke_for_Ford_8_8_into_Jeep_XJ_YJ_TJ.htm for another. Again these are just examples and there are other brands out there. You need spacers on the rear if you run any wider tire or they may rub. The 8.8 is right at an inch narrower ( so 1/2" each side. Some folks put longer studs in the 8.8 and run thin 5/8" "sandwich" spacers between the wheel and rotor face to get as close to an even width front to rear as possible. Others run 1.25" spacers like the Spidertrax all the way around. The rear will be more narrow than the front. The factory axles are slightly that way anyway. To open another kettle of fish: Now would be a good time to do a SOA lift on the rear if you can afford to lift the front 6 or so inches at the same time. You would use the same parts/labor to go SOA on the axle install either way for the most part. I did a SOA rear/5.5" front lift for about $700 total but that was last year. Did you buy a lift to do that? And I don't know if I really want 6inches. Doesn't it change how the thing feels and drives a lot once you get that high?
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    1987 Comanche long bed 4.0l Manuel 5 spd, Dana 35 and Dana 30. 3 inch RC lift, 31 bfg ATs Alright, so I've learned a lot about axle swaps but now that I'm looking for a 8.8 out of an explorer, I just want to know what is completely involved. I've looked at some other posts and stuff so I have a rough idea. What do I need get to do this? What do I need to do? Is it simple enough? What cutting and welding and fabricating is involved? Should I get the axle beefed up with a truss while its out? What gears should I do and how much are they? What shafts? Brakes? Ect? Thanks please don't tell me that I shouldn't does this or some other thing about money. I just want to see what's involved and if I want to do this. I have my reasons why and it's also just a learning experience for me, So if you can just answer with a straight forward answers. Thanks
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    Alright, I'll have to start looking then. Thanks
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    It's 150$ for the 8.8 and it's already pulled out but it's in a few pieces. How does that sound?
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    How fast can you go with 4.10s? I'd like to go at least 70 in mine That is something I can't tell you. I only have 32's on the truck right now and I have been driving on a wore out 4.0 for the past year or two. very weak #2 cylinder so I'm not at full power. It currently stays on a flat highway around 65 mph. With 35's and a healthy engine, I have no idea... Would it be worth it to get this? 8.8 59 1/2 overall length. Good shafts, bad ring or pinion. 5 x4 1/2 bolt pattern And also, would a 94 explorer have the right 8.8?
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    Does this sound like a good deal for a 8.8 and would this one work? Does 8.8 59 1/2 overall length. Good shafts, bad ring or pinion. 5 x4 1/2 bolt pattern
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    How fast can you go with 4.10s? I'd like to go at least 70 in mine
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    And is there any jeep clubs around here?
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    Could also upgrade to a bigger vacuum booster. Btw we live in the same town! I'm right off Alabama St. We should go wheeling some time. I live in south hill, 17th street. Where do you usually go around here Actually i'm most likely going to Sumas Mt. with a few people this coming saturday. You're more than welcome to join! And to post pics, Upload the pic to a site like Imgur.com & Copy the image link, Click the image icon on the bottom row about half way & paste the image link. I take my quad up there, but is there any jeep trails?
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    Also, do you guys know how to post pics in here? I want to put some of my truck photos on
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    Could also upgrade to a bigger vacuum booster. Btw we live in the same town! I'm right off Alabama St. We should go wheeling some time. I live in south hill, 17th street. Where do you usually go around here
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    Ya it's a Dana 35 Pads are brand new up front and it all jsut got serviced a month ago
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    Jackrabbit41 replied to johnr's topic in 1987

    How do you post pics?
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    1987 4.0l Manuel 4x4 long bed and metallic grey brand new paint job 200k miles and never rebuilt. Runs like a champ Dana 30 up front and 35 back with locked diff and rc diff cover Bench seat, kenwood radio, stock speakers 3inch lift, 31inh bfg all terrains, rock slider, nates 4x4 bumper, warn einch, KC lights, led 50inch light bar (curved), k&n air filter, throttle body spacer, kleinn train horn I'm in bellingham, Washington. it's my first car, I've done all the work except the paint job.
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    My stopping power sucks. Would it help to get disc brakes on the back? Or bigger on the front? I don't know much about brakes. Would I be able to do this? Thanks. I got a 87 long bed 5x4
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    Where do you guys get your skid plays and rocker guards? I can find some rocker gaurds bits no skid plates and most company's iced emailed said they don't know of any.
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    How d I find my gear ratios out?
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    Also, if I go to a junkyard and find a 97 Cherokee or later, will it for aure have a 29 spline 8.25? Or did they still make 27s then?
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    Right now I have like 1.5g but in the summer i have a job so my budget ms decent and I'm dough all my own work so I think I'd be fine with cash. My parents would help me out to maybe
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