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Pete, The Exploerer should have the same BC as the MJ. I haven't worked out the Dana 44, yet. That is a future project. I could possibly get some Moser axles drilled for the MJ's present BC. As far as the exhaust, I am thinking of running it straight back. I will have to see how that interferes with the gas tank. I might have to put the gas tank on the passenger side. Tom

Pete, I'll be getting a Ford 8.8 from a 95 or Newer Ford Exploerer. That's for the rear disk brakes. I haven't selected a Dana 44, but probably from a Jeep CJ-7. For my setup, I am going with a passenger drop. That way, I don't need a clocking ring. I have already drilled the NV3550 for the bolt holes. I am looking at the MJ 3" lift in the For Sales section. I'll have to check is those shocks would work for 4 to 4.5 inch lift. Also, weather I can use spacers for those springs. Tom

New hear, but have been on other Jeep Boards. I am getting close to doing a lift on my '88 Comanche. I am going with a Ford 8.8 with 4:10 ratio. I don't have the rear end yet. I have been looking at Rusty's rear leaf springs. I think this board likes Hell's Creek's. I will check into them. I didn't see any price or even lift kits on their website though. I want to retain the axle over the springs. Since the Ford 8.8 is about 3-5/16 OD and the D35 is about 2-1/2. So there is about 3/8 difference. Is that much to worry about, etc. I will probably be putting a Dana 44 latter for the front axle. Mine is 2wd at the moment. I have a NV3550 for the tranny and a Dana 300 for the TC. That will be getting a 4:1 gear kit. Any suggestions welcomed. Tom

If new CCV lines don't do it, then two or three things to try. First get a good seal on your valve cover. I'd see if there are any rubber or rubberized cork gaskets. I went with a '95 valve cover, and then did the Big Tube conversion from the MAD/XJ site. I had to cut the hose and put in some other tubing to lengthen it. Tom

One thing you might look into, is the flywheel. I think there are different timing marks for different years. I'd at least check an interchange parts directory for that. Or possibly the dealer. Tom