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Blue in the face huh? lol thanks. I have been roaming around over there too. but with extra brackets and all i think my best way to go would be an 8.8 and a hp30. Front is basically bolt in and the rear is just a matter of some perches. thanks for the extra info if i take one step further though..

87Warrior: any years to look for? if did do that route, I really don't think I would need any further mod than basically stock for 35's besides locker and gears. I know there are ones that are highly sought after but could there be others that would still work in my favor?

Is an 8.8 really that narrow? how much wider is a full size 8.8 then? looking around for axles is kinda fun i won't lie. but i def can't wait till i can get back on american soil to hit the pick and pull yards and see what they really have.. thanks for the info. oh for the WJ knuckle conversion. i was reading around and to do it right cost nearly 1000 dollars. so in the end wouldnt a 1/2 or 3/4 ton axle be cheaper after all the upgrades to a 30? what is the WMS measurement on the 30/35s?

yeah i think thats what i am gonna aim for. an 8.8 for the rear and an hp30 for the front end or if i come across some waggy axles cheap. thanks guys. wait what side drop is a waggy axle?

Eagle: sorry about being vague, but its for DD for work and back only about 10 miles or so but more so for Expo type camping. where i live its about a 6 hour drive to get to anything you cna really get away from people. Mnkyboy: i will be wheeling.. not very hard but i will have a bit of weight as i am assuming this will get packed down for a week or so camping. I am also hoping to be able to tow a 23ft boat. Jpnjim: I am actualy looking for overkill if it won't break the bank. i was just looking for info basically cost between a built 30/44 set up vs stock regeared full size axles. thank you for the info it was pretty much the questions i have had and didnt know i would have answered in one shot. sorry if i am asking vague questions, but i have not actually gotten my jeep in hand yet. i am currently deployed and trying to set up plans for when i return home. oh i only make mention of 35's cause that would be the higher limit of my options now. i am still debating between 33-35in set up. i had a cherokee once upon a time with 37's, but it was short lived. yes i bought it built, i won't take credit but it didnt last long due to orders and couldnt bring it with me. that set up was an mj44 and d30 but it was very built up. one last question then how much wider would an 8.8 or waggy axle be than the 35?

What about a WJ knuckle swap with spacers? any reliability issues i can run into?

RIght now its 2wd with a D35 in the rear. I am still weighing options for a Tcase. 231 or sourcing a D300. a D44 full size would not be bad. or a 9in if i can pick one up cheap. I am just not sure which front axle. which side the diff shold be on and hp vs lp or rotation. so on.

Hello all, I managed to come across a fairly well maintained 88 MJ. My goal is to build the most reliable mj I can possible build. I am not totally sold on the 30/44 set up. I would like a little wider, bigger brakes and stronger. I was considering 1/2 ton axles. I am curious if I should even consider this route. or should build a HP30 and D44 with upgrade parts. My biggest question is that are these axles built or a stock 1/2 ton axles stronger ? my goal wheel size is 35. big part is that this is also going to be a DD. Any recomendations?