new guy with a question

[86MJX]

hey all I'm new here but not to jeeps. i just got a 86 comanche X that is a gun mettel grey color,black bumpers, brush guard and red int, it has the 2.8 i think v6 and runs good, but i bought it broke, the po had done some thing to it and long story short the pinion gear in the rear end is wedged up against the ring gear. so i was going to go to the JY to try to find a new rear end i think its an 8.25. what shuld i look for that could have one in it. i will try to post some pics of the truck soon.

 

any other tips would be great.

thanks.

[CWLONGSHOT]

IF it is an 8.25 its been swapped it. There is no drop in 8.25 avalible. Your only option for a bolt in is a D35 or a D44. If you really want another 8.25, you will need to weld in new perches and shock mounts to a XJ 8.25 axle. IF you go this route, try to get a 29SPL 8.25 axle.

 

You didnt mention if its a 4WD. If it is, BE CAREFUL WITH RATIOS. They need to match.

 

CW

[86MJX]

yes it is 4wd the cover on the axle is the oval shape it must be te d35, i don't know much about the smaller axles all my fsjs have d44s. i did not want to have to mess with changing out gears that is why i just wanted to find a bolt in replacement.

[Geonovast]

Your only option for a bolt in is a D35 or a D44.

 

The AMC 20 was also a somewhat rarity, and only available in 86, but if you find an MJ 20, it would drop right in.

[Automan2164]

:agree:

 

I was thinking the same thing Correy. The AMC 20.

 

Does it have any kind of lift? What is its primary use going to be?

 

And welcome! :cheers:

Rob L.

[86MJX]

i don't know if it has any kind of lift but it fits 31x10.50 on 15x8s with out rub. its gonna be a dd/medeum trail rig a small 3in lift might go on l8er. i just want to find a rear end so i can get it on the road without having to change and set gears. cause 8mi to the gallon in my 77 J10 is pulling down my wallet.

[Automan2164]

As far as bolt on ability goes, its a comanche only rear. Others will work but not without re-welding perches. Sounds like you might have a 3" lift alreadt if your fitting 31" with no rub.

 

Any pictures?

Rob L.

[Eagle]

Sounds like you might have a 3" lift alreadt if your fitting 31" with no rub.

Not at all. I'm running 31x10.50s on my '88 Cherokee with no lift.

[86MJX]

well i found a d35 with 3.55 gears thanks reeser. gonn start working on getting the old one out and swaping breaks. i will post some pics tonight. but is there any thing yall think i shuld know? allso I'm looking for parts for the break valve thing i can't think of the name, but i still have the valve it self i just need the parts that go from the rear end to it so if any body is in the area and has one let me know. thanks john.