Strokermjcomanche Posted September 12, 2015 Posted September 12, 2015 I'm not sure where exactly this should be , but anyhow . I found an 85 XJ that's pretty well optioned , it has a 2.5 with an auto trans , factory front and rear tow hooks ( yes they have the additional brackets ) all 3 skid plates , and it has the vibration dampener (shock ) that was on the early 2.5s , maybe more stuff but we were in a rush to pull parts for my buddy's truck . I was thinking of using the axles to replace my 3.07 Dana 30/35 . It's lying on the ground and kinda rusty so I can tell what the rear axle and ratio is . I've heard the 2.5 xjs may have 4.10 / 4.56 gears and I can get the axles for $100 a piece if I pull the myself which is going to be a pain . I plan on running 31s with the 4.7 and nv3550 so is that too much of a ratio ? If that's too much of a ratio is anyone else interested in them or any other parts ? Thanks in advance
TheDude Posted September 12, 2015 Posted September 12, 2015 Is this the red one I sent you with a black interior?
Strokermjcomanche Posted September 12, 2015 Author Posted September 12, 2015 No , it's at a local jy . It was originally blue but now it's painted a darker silver / grey .
Pete M Posted September 12, 2015 Posted September 12, 2015 how can 4.56 be too much gear if it came from the factory with even smaller tires? get them!
Strokermjcomanche Posted September 12, 2015 Author Posted September 12, 2015 how can 4.56 be too much gear if it came from the factory with even smaller tires? get them! I don't know lol , I just want to make sure they are going to be good for daily use / freeway driving and that they aren't going to be 3.55 gears . The diff cover is buried halfway in the ground making pulling the cover difficult . Is it still worth using the rear if it's a 35 ? If not I'd have to locate another rear axle and possibly regear , which is then more money then I want to currently spend .
Pete M Posted September 12, 2015 Posted September 12, 2015 hmmm.. that's a toughie. I doubt the 35 would be alive long behind a 4.7. I think it'd still be worthwhile to drag a floorjack and check it out. have you tried car-part.com for 4.10 front axles? 4.10 8.8s are pretty easy to find.
Pete M Posted September 12, 2015 Posted September 12, 2015 www.youngstownautowrecking.com shows a 4.10 '99 but they don't list a price. http://www.affordableautopartsandsalvage.com/shows a 4.10 '90 MJ but no price and it's a CAD http://www.westwoodauto.com/shows a 4.10 '86 CAD XJ for an outrageous $325 which I'd hope is negotiable.
Strokermjcomanche Posted September 12, 2015 Author Posted September 12, 2015 I'm considering a 8.8 4.10 yes .I can get a complete explorer 8.8 4.10 LSD or 3.73 rear for $175, just need to find a matching front axle and maybe one of your links will pan out . Youngstown will be astronomical in price but I will call anyhow . Thanks for all the links Pete !!
Minuit Posted September 12, 2015 Posted September 12, 2015 If the front tow hooks and related hardware are in good shape I'm interested.
Pete M Posted September 12, 2015 Posted September 12, 2015 3.73 will also work fine. they are common under ZJs and TJs although they are low pinion (not a big deal if you're not running a huge lift).
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