Misfit_MJ

My 8.25 with 4.10s and spartan locker is almost ready for the swap. Need to figure out drive shaft, u bolt plates and u bolts. Jeep has about 2 1/2 inches of lift(coil lift front and add a leaf in rear). I'm planning on using new hardware for an XJ. I'm worried about the center pin being a different size.. also the pinion on the 8.25 sticks out more than on the D35. I'm a little worried the drive shaft will need to be cut down a few inches.

Found an Ax15 from an XJ with a NP232J, will this setup work for an easy bolt up conversion?

Been busy, but picked up an 8.25 (27 spline) rear axle(Ford 8.8 didnt pan out) . In the process of converting it to 29 splines (not going over 33s) with ebay shafts and an open carrier from a 97 XJ. Also picked up 4.10 gears and a Spartan locker for a crazy low price. Nothing fun to show yet, just cutting off shock brackets and leaf spring perches. Hopefully soon can start working on the hidden winch front bumper and get the 8.25 swapped in.

4wd conversion question? In my area (DFW TEXAS), I'm not seeing many XJs with AX15s. Do see plenty of 4wd XJs with autos... Should I buy an XJ with and auto to swap over, of still try to locate a ax15 from an XJ or TJ.

thnx!

Audio system completed, now to move on to the cooling issues. Flushed cooling system and added louvers to the hood. Need to get it out on the highway to see if that fixed the issue.

Radio install was painless. How are you guys getting RCA cables and amp turn on wire to the head unit? Area behind radio is sealed pretty tight.

Pete, what gearing do you like for street duties with trail riding on weekends on 33's? I'm thinking 4.56?

Change of plans on the build for Axles, found a killer deal on a 31spline 8.8(with 3.55s and Disc Brakes) setup for an XJ with matching HPD30 locally. Deal comes with front and rear drive shafts from the XJ. Now just need to figure out wheel spacers, gearing and locker for rear axle for now.

Thanks for moving to the correct place!

1991 2WD MJ Jeep with 4.0HO & 5speed Goal - Street friendly 4WD truck, with a killer audio system. Plans - 4WD conversion with HP D30 & 8.25 axles - Transmission 4wd AX15, T case,not sure yet Phase one - Locate 8.25 axle / Build 8.25 axle with 4.56 gears and locker (lunchbox or ARB)