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cherokeefreak92 · 05-10-2008, 07:01 PM

If I would get a YJ and I dont like the spring under. Is there an axle that would just bolt right in like a d44, or is there some fabing to do? (I dont mind doing the fabing I was just cerious)

nhgpnut · 05-10-2008, 08:19 PM

About the the closest would be an 8.8 out of a explorer. Still a little fab work to do though.

MonsterSeven · 05-10-2008, 08:23 PM

rear axles are not a problem setting them up for SOAs. front axles are when you need to outboard the springs. this is because the spring perch is cast into the pumpkin. otherwise your spring would ride on top of the pumpkin. short answer: no. i say just spring over your current setup.

paulkeith · 05-11-2008, 01:08 AM

wtf is cerious?

wranglerwilson · 05-11-2008, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhgpnut

About the the closest would be an 8.8 out of a explorer. Still a little fab work to do though.

X2

offroadaddict01 · 05-11-2008, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulkeith

wtf is cerious?

I think it's the offspring of serious and curious

cherokeefreak92 · 05-11-2008, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by offroadaddict01

I think it's the offspring of serious and curious

whoops me and my bad typing

Thanks you guys for the answers, I think ill just make is easy and just spring over or do the 8.8. Ill just have to think it over.

crashnzuk · 05-12-2008, 10:15 AM

You don't need to outboard the front springs, you just need an offset perch for the pumpkin side. This is what mine has, I believe it was from Rubicon Express. The spring over is easy, but you have to buy some stuff to make it right.
Travis..

BlueTorch · 05-12-2008, 10:23 AM

You can use an 8.8 in the rear. here are a couple other options.

For the front you can use a Dana 44 from a 87-88 full size Jeep Grand Waggy. The axle will for the most part be an easy swap. You will have to mod the steering and shock mounts. If you want to spring the axle over you will have to grind the crap out of the housing and weld perches to the top. You DO NOT have to outboard the springs on a YJ for this set up. (This alxe is a 6 lug)

If you choose the Dana 44 listed above for the front I would recommend a Dana 44 from a mid 90's izuzu Rodeo for the rear. It is also 6 lug. The Rodeo 44 rear has disk brakes on it and in most cases 4:10 gears. I have used this rear in a number of spring over YJ's over the years. makes for an easy swap and you should be able to get one really cheap since people are not exactly out fighting over Rodeo parts.

So there you have it. A couple of Dana 44's that will work and be very easy to install. If you have any questions shot me over a PM.

-Dan

BlueTorch · 05-12-2008, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonsterSeven

rear axles are not a problem setting them up for SOAs. front axles are when you need to outboard the springs. this is because the spring perch is cast into the pumpkin. otherwise your spring would ride on top of the pumpkin. short answer: no. i say just spring over your current setup.

You can use a Dana 44 from a full size Jeep Waggy without outboarding the springs. Keep in mind this axle is not a "full width axle".

-Dan

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MonsterSeven Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Member # 108872 Location: Bennington, NE Posts: 781	rear axles are not a problem setting them up for SOAs. front axles are when you need to outboard the springs. this is because the spring perch is cast into the pumpkin. otherwise your spring would ride on top of the pumpkin. short answer: no. i say just spring over your current setup. __________________ 98 RHD TJ: swapped 4.0L/AX-15/Dana 300, 4.88, AEV 3", LP9"/S88, Grizzly/Detroit, OTK steering, 35" muds... 84:1. 85 CJ-7: GM350/NV4500/D300, SOA on Wags, LP44/LP9", Aussies, 37" MT/Rs, Staun beadlocks, hi-steer, 110:1... in pieces.

05-12-2008, 10:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
crashnzuk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17632 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,358	You don't need to outboard the front springs, you just need an offset perch for the pumpkin side. This is what mine has, I believe it was from Rubicon Express. The spring over is easy, but you have to buy some stuff to make it right. Travis.. __________________ 74 Ramcharger, 360, 4spd, 60/70 on 37s 91.5 Dodge 6BT 5 spd tow rig

05-12-2008, 10:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
BlueTorch Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14529 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 4,563 Blog Entries: 1	You can use an 8.8 in the rear. here are a couple other options. For the front you can use a Dana 44 from a 87-88 full size Jeep Grand Waggy. The axle will for the most part be an easy swap. You will have to mod the steering and shock mounts. If you want to spring the axle over you will have to grind the crap out of the housing and weld perches to the top. You DO NOT have to outboard the springs on a YJ for this set up. (This alxe is a 6 lug) If you choose the Dana 44 listed above for the front I would recommend a Dana 44 from a mid 90's izuzu Rodeo for the rear. It is also 6 lug. The Rodeo 44 rear has disk brakes on it and in most cases 4:10 gears. I have used this rear in a number of spring over YJ's over the years. makes for an easy swap and you should be able to get one really cheap since people are not exactly out fighting over Rodeo parts. So there you have it. A couple of Dana 44's that will work and be very easy to install. If you have any questions shot me over a PM. -Dan __________________ Blue Torch FabWorks, Inc. 205-521-7333 www.BlueTorchFab.com "Like" us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/bluetorchfab

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