JOMJ87 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 i am getting some bigger tires soon will the stock axle handle a 29x10.50-15LT TRXUS STS (it is all the superswamperadds) will the 8.8 ford it bolt right in to my truck? First Q answer is YES i run 35s on mine and wheel it all the time with no breaks and its not recomended to go above 31-33s if you wheel it i don't know how mine is still together. Second Q Answer is no you have to move the perches and mess around with brake parts and then it still might allow your tires to rub on the frame depending on backspacing but I'm not sure what you need to clear it good. I'm sure the 8.8 guys know more i am going D44!!! ALSO As Oizarod was right i am the one that spun my Hou8sing on the tubes and yes The D35 is weak and if you have 4.10s and stock tires it would have alot of torqu. I run 35 BFGs and 4.10s and it runs about the smae as it did with 3.55d and 31s just for reference... Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
project88mj Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 does ibgger tires slow you down much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 You probably won't notice with the 29" tires, but with 31s or bigger the truck will become more sluggish on stock gear ratios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 hp gains, forget loosening the fan clutch belt, why not eliminate the clutch fan... don't most muscle car performance companies claim an avg of 10-15+ for running elec fans instead of mech ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Mechanical fans pull way more air than all but the best electric fans. Dumping the mech fan is a pretty good idea for the 2.5L, but I personally wouldn't do it with the 4.0L. Many of us have difficulties keeping it cool the way it is. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Mechanical fans pull way more air than all but the best electric fans. Dumping the mech fan is a pretty good idea for the 2.5L, but I personally wouldn't do it with the 4.0L. Many of us have difficulties keeping it cool the way it is. :( you just have to know what you're looking for, GoJeep has it done on his 4.0 and that's australia! i think the mech. fan pulls 2000CFM but i wouldnt settle for less than 2500CFM myself due to cooling issues with the 4.0L http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10002_752006_-1_10117http:// that one is complete with a thermostat style switch that cuts on and off for you. for 125$ and 2800CFM 15" fan EDIT: gojeep actually states 2000CFM minimum, 3000 for heavy towing/offroad use. here's the article, there's also one beneath this on the home page a bout a 4500stock ford taurus fan :eek: bout to go read that next. http://gojeep.willyshotrod.com/HowtoElectricFan.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
project88mj Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 Mechanical fans pull way more air than all but the best electric fans. Dumping the mech fan is a pretty good idea for the 2.5L, but I personally wouldn't do it with the 4.0L. Many of us have difficulties keeping it cool the way it is. :( you just have to know what you're looking for, GoJeep has it done on his 4.0 and that's australia! i think the mech. fan pulls 2000CFM but i wouldnt settle for less than 2500CFM myself due to cooling issues with the 4.0L http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10002_752006_-1_10117http:// that one is complete with a thermostat style switch that cuts on and off for you. for 125$ and 2800CFM 15" fan EDIT: gojeep actually states 2000CFM minimum, 3000 for heavy towing/offroad use. here's the article, there's also one beneath this on the home page a bout a 4500stock ford taurus fan :eek: bout to go read that next. http://gojeep.willyshotrod.com/HowtoElectricFan.htm what is cfm mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Cubic Feet per Minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88MJay Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Gears and a posi unit will make all the difference in the world when it comes to 0 to 60 times. Also some sticky tires. If you seriously will never travel an entire quarter mile and you drive very minimally on the highway, do some research and figure out how to install a Ford Explorer 8.8 with 4.10's and a Traklock limited slip. You can find these axles for around $200 in a junkyard with those gears and the limited slip. You will have to know someone with some fabrication skills as the install requires welding. But you would be happy with the results. If you don't know anyone with those skills... I don't have any suggestions other than what everyone else is telling you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep_ers_89 Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 What about the stock fan from the 98 Grand cherokee. I have one in my 97 with the 5.2L and it keeps it plenty cool. Its made to cool the 5.9L. I don't know if it would fit but I could measure the fan and the space on my manche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 If I remember right, GC radiators are taller than MJ/XJ ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 you could try it, i would be more worried about the amount of air it pulls than the size, if it pulls enough air I'm sure you could MAKE it fit i know a volvo 960 fan will keep a 4.0 cool too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Image Not Found Dual taurus AUX fans. They make my motor cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcanoe Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Might /probably be a moot point now I've got an '86 which came w/ a 2.5l & auto 900 series trans. that I stuck 4.0 l/ax15/231 in & retained the original header panel. I used a rad.out of an early to mid 70's(?) Comet. Large 2 row unit, got elect. fan from from Summit & reversed the blade unit so it became a "pusher" as I had to install in frt. of rad. I installed low temp sensor in "T" @ t/stat for ground , But you could also install an override switch if needed. Almost 4 years now w/no problems. mjcanoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
project88mj Posted April 24, 2007 Author Share Posted April 24, 2007 hey i am doing a brake job soon i need it to i got NO rear breaks a my front will go soon -i do a lot of city driving and some off road when i can get people to go with me. so - i want to spend my money good so what are good breaks that i can put on that will stop my truck - i got a heavy break foot will factory be ok or do i need to spend a little more a go with high performance pads and shoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 hey i am doing a brake job soon i need it to i got NO rear breaks a my front will go soon -i do a lot of city driving and some off road when i can get people to go with me. so - i want to spend my money good so what are good breaks that i can put on that will stop my truck - i got a heavy break foot will factory be ok or do i need to spend a little more a go with high performance pads and shoes? ... do i remember correctly that some year grand or maybe libbie brakes could work on a D30? you'd have to run a 16" rim though idk, check around on places like jeepin.com they should be write ups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
project88mj Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 how wide are the drum brake shoes for the rear i got the d 35 1988 pioneer "Olympic Edition" 2wd , i6 are \ they 1 3/4" or 2 1/2"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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