Anyone heard of this diff swap

[cantab27]

says its for a tj, but a 35s a 35,,, anyone heard of that kinda diff going under a jeep... that kit could be used on a xj ...thoughts


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/chrysler/diffs-axles/auction-415867626.htm

[4.3LXJ]

Sure thing Wayne. Real common here. It is a Ford 8.8". The hot one to use here is the one in a Ford Exlorer. 4.10 gears and 30 spline axles with disc brakes.

[cantab27]

might be worth looking into steve,,,,diff stronger than the thirty five

[cantab27]

has the whole ford diff for sale as well.....wants to do a swap deal on a dana 30...i have one

[4.3LXJ]

might be worth looking into steve,,,,diff stronger than the thirty five

It is a good route to go. It is comparable to the D44, just not a direct bolt in. Lots of aftermarket support too.

[jeepxj95]

big time stronger then the 8.25 and alil better then the d44

[cantab27]

this might be a cheaper way for me to go with,,,a 44 im looking at 2k...this i could do for 500 hundy or so...... i have a pic somewhere of a xj my mate brought...will post up i think it has this conversion...any info or links post away...

[cantab27]

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/Image0441.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/Image0444.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/Image0442.jpg

[prcjeep]

so a ford 8.8 is really a dana "35s"

[cantab27]

???????????.....dats a 35 eh patrick

[prcjeep]

What vehicle is that axel you have pictured above on and what is that axel? Some how I confused myslef I think

[cantab27]

tis on a 95 xj........disk brakes,, trying to figure if its one that has that conversion i'm looking at....

[prcjeep]

gotcha... I would like to have disc brakes in the rear eventually

[bigjim350]

That looks like a D35 in that pic wayne. This is what a 8.8 looks like.
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/axle/xj_dana44_02/cover_ford88.jpg

[cantab27]

cheers jimbo,,,,,,whats your thoughts on subject

[cantab27]

this is one ????........

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/ford/diffs-axles/auction-416060477.htm

[bigjim350]

My thoughts are, its a great axle. Lots of them come with limited slips in them, that work great. Easy to find with 3.55, 3.73, or 4.10 gears. Most also have disc brakes. If you can find one cheap and get the brackets welded on I say go for it. But keep in mind it is about 1.5" narrower so you'll either need spacers for the rear or different offset wheels

[bigjim350]

this is one ????........

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/ford/diffs-axles/auction-416060477.htm

Yep that is a 8.8

[cantab27]

yeah getting the brackets welded wont be a hassle.....will have to look at offset on rims i can get...will talk to mate at 4wd shop...had a yarn today ...hes keen on the idea...he does heap sas on ifs on yotas...

[4.3LXJ]

Wayne, they are just a little narrower than the 35 in this country. Check the width. You may need a small spacer added in to complete the swap. But still a good deal.

[XJ4IV]

Hey I always wondered is it 1.5 inches over all or 1.5 inches to each side?

[xj4life2]

It is a good route to go. It is comparable to the D44, just not a direct bolt in. Lots of aftermarket support too.

Had I kept the Jeep that was my next move, very plentyfull here and parts are everywhere. In fact there are several companys that make a swap kit just for that app. , If you can find one there , go for it !!!

[OhJeepers]

Ford 8.8 not only is better like ever else says but! Neat little trick me a buddy an a shop owner my buddy is very good friends with found... most axle housings can be bored out slighty to accommodate bigger axle shafts hehe :) a 8.8 can be made pretty beasty. For example, we did a 35, it now has complete 44 chomy guts with a arb air locker an he runs 37's but has wheeled with 40's an he wheels it hard. we did a 44 into a 60. An its all for way less then it would cost to just buy a new 44 or 60. So being as the 8.8 is 30 or 31 spline... i believe if it comes out of a full sized truck its a 31, you could easily build it into or close to the equivalent of a 60 an wont ever have to worry about snapping some thing. This is what I'm doing to my XJ just got a 8.8 housing just gotta build it.

[cantab27]

Ford 8.8 not only is better like ever else says but! Neat little trick me a buddy an a shop owner my buddy is very good friends with found... most axle housings can be bored out slighty to accommodate bigger axle shafts hehe :) a 8.8 can be made pretty beasty. For example, we did a 35, it now has complete 44 chomy guts with a arb air locker an he runs 37's but has wheeled with 40's an he wheels it hard. we did a 44 into a 60. An its all for way less then it would cost to just buy a new 44 or 60. So being as the 8.8 is 30 or 31 spline... i believe if it comes out of a full sized truck its a 31, you could easily build it into or close to the equivalent of a 60 an wont ever have to worry about snapping some thing. This is what I'm doing to my XJ just got a 8.8 housing just gotta build it.

mmmm i feel a write up coming... when are you building yours keen to see how you do it mate...;)

so when you do this swap what do y'all run in the front....

gonna go with this swap, am going to start to buy bits as the powers to be release money.....must tell her , her hairs looking good...:o

will be back with more questions..:watermelon:

[OhJeepers]

I'm not exactly sure when I'm doing mine. But I can try an get pics of when we did my buddys D35. If he has them still.