jimoshel Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I've read mixed reports on this. Would like a better answer. Would a 1999 Explorer 8.8 rear axle, 3.73 be worth $100 and a 50 mile drive to swap out a D35? :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 only if it has disc brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 It does, includes calipers and rotors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 good to go then. of course, that will probably cost you 1/3 of what you bought the truck for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 are you putting it in a 2wd or 4wd? 3.73 gears can be hard to come by in HP MJ/XJ front axles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 :agree: should definitely get it if it matches gears in 4wd mj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Keep in mind it's a bit narrower than your D35. Not enough to cause an issue in a XJ, YJ, TZ, ZJ, but I seem to remember someone on here swapping one into an MJ and needing spacers because the tires didn't clear the insides of the wheel wells with our wider @$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 At latest count I had 4 3.73 D35'S and spacers are no problem. Looks like I'll be possessing a Ford 8.8 by noon. Thanks for the input guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 At latest count I had 4 3.73 D35'S and spacers are no problem. Looks like I'll be possessing a Ford 8.8 by noon. Thanks for the input guys. did you mean Dana 30s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Yes. 2 on MJ's and 2 on XJ. The 2 MJ's have the 2.8 and 1 of the XJ has the 2.8. The other XJ has a 4.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 neat! Maybe that's why I can't ever find one. Jim has been hogging them! :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJRemi Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 You're traveling 50 miles one way? Is the seller meeting you at the end of your driveway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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