Jeannie wants a Jeep

[Weldin Rod]

yeah, on an old TJ, the Track Bar will be the death of you

Yep. I pulled the steering stabilizer off the xj and put in on. Helped a lot but still have a little.

 

[Weldin Rod]

I ditched the heavy bumper I made and decided to keep it simple. Just modified the factory bumper and added a winch mount. I like it much better. Also started the rear bumper/tire carrier.

 

[97TJGUZZY]

Looks great man

 

[DanStew]

Simple is good. Looks great!

 

[Weldin Rod]

Found an 8.8 from a 2001 sport trac. 250 out of the truck. Sound good?

 

[LBarr2002]

Found an 8.8 from a 2001 sport trac. 250 out of the truck. Sound good?

Good axle, ok price. What ratio and is it limited slip?

You used to be able to have your choice from pull a part for around $150, but don't know if pricesnhave changed or if there's still tons of 2nd gen explorers in the yards.

 

[Weldin Rod]

He said it’s 4:10 and limited slip

 

[LBarr2002]

He said it’s 4:10 and limited slip

I'd verify but if it is go for it. The jeep is 4.10, correct? 4.10 ones are not the easiest to find. Lots or 3.55 and 3.73.

 

[Weldin Rod]

I ha

I'd verify but if it is go for it. The jeep is 4.10, correct? 4.10 ones are not the easiest to find. Lots or 3.55 and 3.73.

I don’t know what’s in the Jeep.

 

[LBarr2002]

I ha

I don’t know what’s in the Jeep.

That's important info, unless you're looking to regear. But I think it should be 4.10. @97TJGUZZY ?

 

[Weldin Rod]

That's important info, unless you're looking to regear. But I think it should be 4.10. @97TJGUZZY ?

I’m not opposed to regear. Going to run 33s.

 

[97TJGUZZY]

4cyl auto woudl be 3.73s.

 

[LBarr2002]

4cyl auto woudl be 3.73s.

Boo

 

[Weldin Rod]

So how would this work. Put the 8.8 in the rear and build the front with matching gears,locker,and Crome molly axle shafts. how would that work with 33” tires?

 

[97TJGUZZY]

you will probably want lower than 4:10 for 33s with the 4 cyl and auto.

a quick google shows 4.56 for 33s on the 30rh which i think is what you have.

 

[LBarr2002]

And as far as building the front. Chromo shafts, C gussets, and a truss and you'll be fine with 33s. I wouldn't build a 30 for bigger than 33s.

 

[Fenrir]

And as far as building the front. Chromo shafts, C gussets, and a truss and you'll be fine with 33s. I wouldn't build a 30 for bigger than 33s.

Ask me how I know that!

 

[LBarr2002]

Ask me how I know that!

Coming from the guy locked, 35s, and a v8...

 

[LBarr2002]

You know, if you have any ideas of engine swapping this thing I'd throw that 8.8 in with 4.10s. It would be a riot with a v8, 33s, and 4.10s. Or maybe even find a 3.73 8.8 and leave the front gears alone. But yeah if it stays 4 cyl you'll want more gear.

Dad's 4.0 is a 3 speed with 4.10s on 33s and its ok but I don't think a 4 cyl would be.

 

[Weldin Rod]

Hey thanks for all the info guys. Guess I’m going to have to regear both axles. So should I stay with the limited slip in the rear or go ahead and do a locker?