Tomx31

Hey guys, so a really big thanks to all the guys who helped me pick out the axles for my project manche. So the plan as of now is Dana 30 trussed and rebuilt aswell as regeared, and a ford 8.8 regeared(4:88) and rebuilt also. So while I'm working on the axles I want to put lockers in them. Now my Buddy recommended I should lock the front due to most the weight is in the front, opinions? Now I'm sorry thinking about using cable lockers instead of air or electric. Basically trying to kiss(keep it simple stupid) so this thing will be a tank. Anyone have opinions on cable locker? What to stay away from? And what brand? Thanks in advance you guys are amazing -Tom

Hahaha so I want to thank you guys once again for helping me out. So now my Axel plan right now is rebuild my front dana30 and truss it and get a ford 8.8 rear. What year is beat to pull the 8.8 out of? And what gear ratio should I run with 35' tires? My buddy recommended 4:88. Thoughts? What do you run in your rig?

So truss the dana30 and basically rebuild it and re gear and run either a fsj dana44 in the rear or a ford 8.8? This also brings me to my next series of questions. As for the lift. I have done a lift on my daily so I'm not that in the dark about this. I want to gather your opinions on the spring over axle lift for the rear. Likes/dislikes? Pros/cons? Alternate lift methods? Also do I need to do a SOA if I'm swapping in a rear from a fsj or the ford 8.8 or can I just get aftermarket leaf packs and possibly shackles? I'm not a fan of add a leaf set ups

Hey guys thanks for all the feed back! And your are right I have a lot of research to do beforeI start. On base there is an auto hobby shop with all the tools you can dream of including lifts. Also the guy who runs it is an experienced mechanic who helps offer know how and tips on projects I also have a bunch of more experienced jeep wise friends who are helping me. Anywa the truck is a 1988 pinoeer short box with a 4 speed auto on the column with a 4.0. My ultimate goal for this truck is lack of a better term be able to go anywhere. So I know its not necessary to do axle swap but I want the increased strength as well as just having rebuild axles. So my end game is being able to run 35' tires with lockers and not snap/break my axles.

Hey guys, So I recently got my first Comanche! I first laid eyes on this beautifully beat Comanche when I was 15 and ever since then I wanted my own. I finally found one and being stationed in south Dakota (Air Force)I have plenty of time to work on her. But being my first project truck I lack some of the knowledge so I turned to the experts. Now my daily is a lifted xj so I'm not completely in the dark. Anyway I have a couple of questions for planing phase. 1) I want to do an axle swap to Dana 44s, I was going to pull the rear from a fsj at the local jy. Do I need to get a SOA kit or can I just replace the leaf spring? Would a xj spring work? 2) How much work would it be to get the front dana44 to work on my mj? I'll have a lot more questions so expect more. Thanks for all your help in advance guys.