FLASHBACK Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 can i do a soa with an 8.25 out of an xj since the spring perches are allready on top i only ask cause i have a good one colecting dust at my house. Thanks Travis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 can i do a soa with an 8.25 out of an xj since the spring perches are allready on top i only ask cause i have a good one colecting dust at my house.Thanks Travis spring perches are in the wrong location...you will need to move them regardless (I forget if they're farther out or in, but they're not correct) -Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLASHBACK Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 oh, ok if i go that route i will just use my stock axel thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 oh, ok if i go that route i will just use my stock axel thanks what stock axle do you have? if it is a dana 35 then the upgrade is worth it. (8.25 is SOOO much more durable) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLASHBACK Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 I'm sure it is a 35 its a 4cy 2wd. But I'm not really planning a big wheeler. I just figured of it was as esay as bolting the diff in i would do it. I'm probably just gonna do spacers and shackles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Gearing can be more important to 4 bangers than axle strength. Is your truck a 4speed manual, 5 speed manual or auto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLASHBACK Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 5speed stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Then you should have 4.10 gears. If that's true, stick with it. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 It's not just the perches, the shock mounts are different too. On the XJ one side is in front of the axle, and the other in back of it. On the MJ both are in back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 It's not just the perches, the shock mounts are different too. On the XJ one side is in front of the axle, and the other in back of it. On the MJ both are in back. Actually, longbeds are in front of the axle. Shortbeds are behind :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 It's not just the perches, the shock mounts are different too. On the XJ one side is in front of the axle, and the other in back of it. On the MJ both are in back. Actually, longbeds are in front of the axle. Shortbeds are behind :D Really? Hmm. Didn't know that. Probably since I haven't spent much time underneath a longbed 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I owned my LB for a couple years before I noticed it. :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogetemturbo Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I did the same thing Pete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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