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Title: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: scrw on May 01, 2009, 07:00:25 PM
Any suggetions, would need to be easily get hold of 4.56 RnP's for it. And junkyard stuff, on a none existant budget
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: Bubba on May 01, 2009, 07:14:23 PM
4.10 no use
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: Bishops Finger on May 01, 2009, 08:10:16 PM
Steve...save money...don't bother...ya don't go off road so just hitch a ride when I do or the big green Disco get let out...
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: scrw on May 01, 2009, 11:08:03 PM
Quote from: "V8 Bubba"
4.10 no use

nope, think I will have to save some more pennys up
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: greggmo on May 01, 2009, 11:19:51 PM
33's is a big step and is where it starts to hurt. ££££. mostly cos yer gears become the next thing to do. your easiest option is to get a super 35 kit and just get it all re-geared. yer front axle is plenty strong as long as you dont drive like an arse and back off when ya should. super 35 shafts are stronger than stock 44's so i doubt you will break them. there aint really a cheap option when going to 33's with the running gear you have and if ya cut corners it will cost ya double in the long run. do it right first time or just save yer money. 8-)
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: greggmo on May 01, 2009, 11:26:43 PM
oh and ya dont need to go 4.56. manda's tj is on 4.11's and works just right so does sheps x tj. 4.56 will just add extra torque to brak stuff you dont need to break. ust my 2$ mate and only tryin to save ya some learning.
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: Dave69 on May 02, 2009, 10:40:12 AM
swapping axles will never be cheap just less expensive than others. How easy depends on if your incluned to get the angle grinder and welder out and do alot your self. They're arn't alot of straight swap options out there but the common swap is for the ford 8.8 or 9 especially on the rear

http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2003/xj88/ (http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2003/xj88/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)

a general list of axles and there pros and cons
http://www.jeepfan.com/tech/tech_axleswap.htm (http://www.jeepfan.com/tech/tech_axleswap.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: scrw on May 02, 2009, 02:30:50 PM
Quote from: "greggmo"
oh and ya dont need to go 4.56. manda's tj is on 4.11's and works just right so does sheps x tj. 4.56 will just add extra torque to brak stuff you dont need to break. ust my 2$ mate and only tryin to save ya some learning.

Do alot of towing 2+ tonnes with the Jeep so 4.56 is the way to go
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: greggmo on May 02, 2009, 02:33:31 PM
if ya think so mate. just offering an opinion. 8-)
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: scrw on May 02, 2009, 02:57:12 PM
Really don't want to go down s35 route, just looking into ford 8.8 now, spring pertches are $22 from quadratech, regear the same as a d35 so looks a good option, plus they are fairly common in scrap yards (2 exploders in my local place)
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: scrw on May 02, 2009, 03:13:34 PM
Quote from: "Dave69"
They're arn't alot of straight swap options out there but the common swap is for the ford 8.8 or 9 especially on the rear

http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2003/xj88/ (http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2003/xj88/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)

Thanks for that !
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: scrw on May 03, 2009, 09:32:55 AM
Right then, just bought an 8.8 with a noisey diff for £50, plus a master rebuild & RnP kit for $220, just need to buy some spring perches and I have a project to do  8-)
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: Dave69 on May 03, 2009, 11:00:38 AM
not bad for £50, was thinking along those lines myself but a 2.5 petrol came along at the right price so a straight swap of axles was easier.
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: Bubba on May 03, 2009, 06:03:05 PM
just wondering do you realy need 33s and to tow with it
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: dxmedia on May 03, 2009, 06:16:48 PM
4.56 - Isuzu 3.1 back axle is that, and they are bomb proof.
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: Dave69 on May 03, 2009, 07:03:06 PM
Quote from: "V8 Bubba"
just wondering do you realy need 33s and to tow with it

it's the new thing....creating sparks from the rear of the trailor due to lift
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: scrw on May 03, 2009, 10:12:05 PM
Quote from: "V8 Bubba"
just wondering do you realy need 33s and to tow with it

Yes  :lol:

Anyway my sankey looks daft arse end up
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: Bubba on May 03, 2009, 10:36:25 PM
ok yup i unerstand got to source me a new sankey when funds allow
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: Bishops Finger on May 03, 2009, 10:43:30 PM
Do alot of towing 2+ tonnes with the Jeep so 4.56 is the way to go[/quote]

With a Sankey....???
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: scrw on May 03, 2009, 10:56:09 PM
no, with an 18ft car transporter, or a hoss box  :roll:
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: Bishops Finger on May 03, 2009, 11:23:27 PM
Please help me....Im going back on special brew....???????
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: scrw on May 03, 2009, 11:26:57 PM
will we notice  :?:
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: greggmo on May 03, 2009, 11:32:25 PM
mmmmmmmmmmmm special brew. :drinkers:
Title: Re: XJ rear axle options apart from jeep sourced
Post by: Dave69 on May 04, 2009, 09:38:07 AM
special brew and k cider makes a nice mix