XJ axle swap

[buddy208]

would axle fit from a 94 cherokee or do i have to modify them. cause my leaf springs are 42' across and 55 in length and the cherokee is 43.5' across and 49 in length

[88pioneer]

cherokee leafs are shorter than comanche leafs, and cherokees are spring over instead of spring under like the comanche. So you would either have to find another leaf from a comanche, or resort to buying a new one

[Automan2164]

You HAVE to re-weld the perches. You can stretch them to somewhat bolt on, but don't even try.

 

Rob L.

[buddy208]

what about the shock mounts

[Pete M]

The comanche can't really use the XJ shock mounts (wrong location and orientation). You'll need to slice them off and add your own.

[CWLONGSHOT]

So to summarize,

 

YES you can use the XJ axle in a MJ.

 

You MUST have and weld on new perches. REGUARDLESS of orientation. (SUA/SOA) I recommend factory MOPAR perches. CHEAP and very stout!!

 

You will have to chop off XJ shock mounts and add new mounts. Available from numerous suppliers. Rubicon express makes a nice "universal" mount. I have made a bunch for myself and a couple guys on here. I used a "HELP" rack mount and some scrap steel. Check out my build thread for pics and descriptions.

 

As you have found XL and MJ leafs are different and not interchangeable. So keep/find a set from the MJ.

 

GOOD LUCK!!

 

CW