Need some help/info fast. thanks :) 91 MJ

[ncgamedog]

don't buy any kit that doesn't include lower control arms. :thumbsup:

 

I noticed its an added option on the hell creek...probably my smartest choice right now, but I really want those 33x10.50 km2's on there...maybe w/ some AEV wheels.

[Geonovast]

don't buy any kit that doesn't include lower control arms. :thumbsup:

:agree:

 

And a 4.5" kit you'll definitely want adjustable lower and upper arms, adjustable tracbar, and appropriate sway bar links.

 

Be sure to do an alignment after any height change. Toe-in alignments are ridiculously easy. Good writeup here http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html

[ncgamedog]

Your front will be fine, you'll just have to pay for a re-gear unless you happen to find a 3.73 D30 to swap in(good luck)

 

You'd only need to change the carrier in the back because the 29 spline spider gears are bigger than the 27s and won't fit in the 27 spline carrier. You still have to do a gear setup even if you're just changing carriers and keeping your gears, so you might as well do them all at once.

 

Unless, of course, you find a 3.73 29 spline 8.25 or D44.

 

As for bearing size, if you mean the wheel bearings, I believe they are the same.

 

Brakes will be the same between 27 and 29 splines.

 

All that's different are the shafts, spiders, and carrier.

 

well if I'm buying a carrier might as well be a full case locker right? I would much rather spend money on an XJ 44 though. I may wait to regear till I can get ahold of one.

[Geonovast]

Up to you. 29 spline 8.25 is close to D44 strength, and it's probably going to be easier to find a 29 spline carrier and shafts, than a 44 with the gearing you want. Any 97+ 8.25 will be 29 spline.

[ncgamedog]

shoot, unitl I am ready to lift it I may just leave the stock 2wd 35 since I won't be gaining any gearing going to the 8.25 I have. That way I won't have to deal w/ perches and mess. When i'm ready to lift I'll just go d44 or 8.8...

[Pete M]

Can you set up gears?

[ncgamedog]

Nah. I could, but never have and don't have a dial indicator. I understand the process just not enough practice to feel comfortable. Def a skill I need to learn, sure would save me some money.

[Geonovast]

Pick up a couple of D35s (shouldn't be too hard to find some for free) and practice swapping the gears around.

[Pete M]

Or focus on junkyard axles with the gears already inside. :D

[ncgamedog]

link to build thread...viewtopic.php?f=7&t=18430