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I know. I will sell of the XJ leaf pack, and have sutom leafs made. Or I should be able to SOA, and that should bring me close to level...might need just a little bit inthe rear but maybe an inch to an inch and a half...

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ur not wrong...just being innovative. lol

The good hting is, you have knowledge to make sound decisions off of. I still am completely confused as to "why" certain lift kits are better then others. not sure what I should be looking for

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I plan on doing mostly trails mud, san dune. Not really into actual rock climbing, but might run some very very small ones up in Norhtern Ontario.

 

So far I, I want to switch over to auto, upgrade transfer case, D44 rear, engage.diengage locker, 4.56 front anf rear, 33 inch tires, 6 inch lift (long arm mostly because I prefer the look). aftermarket bumpers, roll bar, lights etc. lotsa little stuff. I will also have to do a 4X4 conversion, so if I can find a XJ with a d44, i'm guessing that will be a better go because I will SOA the rear n e way.

 

That's it in a basic nutshell...

 

Biggest problem I think I am having (unless everyone can see problems I am going to run into) is that I'm not sure on what manufacturere to buy all my junk from. I've had bad luck buying used parts to actually use in the past...so I am more then likely going to buy most of the stuff used.

 

Only thinkg in concrete right now are TrXus 33 inch tires, with the rims I choose (i forget what they are called)

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An XJ Dana 44 won't save you any effort. You'll still need to move the spring perches.

yep, and you can find a Ford 8.8 out of an exploder cheaper/easier and get rear disc brakes with some minor modifications.

I've got two here, with brackets.

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are 8.8's cheaper to build?

 

 

 

Sorta. They are newer and so would likely not need a complete overhaul as you can expect with a 20 year old Dana 44. The main good points are disk brakes and they are common in junkyards. Since you're changing to 4.56s, the gears in the axle won't matter so just make sure the one you pick is in great condition with good brakes and intact e-brake cables. Also make sure what ever type of locker you want is available for the 8.8.

 

 

 

D44 with 4.10's easy to sell?

 

Yes.

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Price for a D44 depends on demand in your area. anywhere from 200 to 400 is normal in my area.

 

As for the 8.8 the came in explorers for many yrs. I have one and it is stout as all get out. The factory LSD really isn't that great, as mine failed on the second trip. If you get one with a LSD yo CAN NOT use a lunchbox locker in it. Your only choices are to lincoln lock it, or full locker, or replace to an open carrier and reset-up your gears. Another thing about the 8.8 is the carrier is externally shimmed so it is easier to set-up gears on it, but still not a job for someone with limited skills

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plus this is already out of a manche, so it WOULD bolt right in if I wasn't doing SOA, but since I am SOA, and going to do that Dakota thingy you were telling me about to level it off, then I need to cut off the peice that the leafs bolt to and weld new ones in correct??? That's the basic plan?

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