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11-14-2012, 09:08 PM
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A cheaper route for the axle itself, if you're going to beat a little less on it, would be a 29-spline C8.25. KJ discs will bolt right up (also have the 8.25), ZJ discs will fit with slight modifications.
I'm not totally sure on this but I think aftermarket parts for the 8.8" are more common.
11-14-2012, 09:12 PM
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What do y'all think of a 3" entry level lift kit with AAL from rough country. I know it's definitly not the best and full leafs would be better but I can't spent toooo much on a lift and for $300 it sounds good to me! Not wanting OME quality, just something to make it look nicer. Opinions?
11-14-2012, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
What do y'all think of a 3" entry level lift kit with AAL from rough country. I know it's definitly not the best and full leafs would be better but I can't spent toooo much on a lift and for $300 it sounds good to me! Not wanting OME quality, just something to make it look nicer. Opinions?
coils shocks leafs and discos...
11-15-2012, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by salad
Depends on how much money you want to spend and effort you want to put into it. An 8.8 will require spacers or different rims as it's slightly narrower, new spring mounts, and new shock mounts. It's a great axle though.
A cheaper route for the axle itself, if you're going to beat a little less on it, would be a 29-spline C8.25. KJ discs will bolt right up (also have the 8.25), ZJ discs will fit with slight modifications.
I'm not totally sure on this but I think aftermarket parts for the 8.8" are more common.
11-15-2012, 12:12 AM
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Depends on how much money you want to spend and effort you want to put into it. An 8.8 will require spacers or different rims as it's slightly narrower, new spring mounts, and new shock mounts. It's a great axle though.
A cheaper route for the axle itself, if you're going to beat a little less on it, would be a 29-spline C8.25. KJ discs will bolt right up (also have the 8.25), ZJ discs will fit with slight modifications.
I'm not totally sure on this but I think aftermarket parts for the 8.8" are more common.
A cheaper route for the axle itself, if you're going to beat a little less on it, would be a 29-spline C8.25. KJ discs will bolt right up (also have the 8.25), ZJ discs will fit with slight modifications.
I'm not totally sure on this but I think aftermarket parts for the 8.8" are more common.
11-15-2012, 12:57 AM
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11-15-2012, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by SoCalxJ4.0
Thanks Salad. If I end up just swapping brakes, is the 27 spline adequate for 33's? Thought about 35's but leaning towards smaller.
Originally Posted by CrawlerXJ
KJ (jeep liberty) disc bolt right up to the 8.25 rear?
11-15-2012, 07:49 AM
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11-15-2012, 07:54 AM
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I am in desperate need of help. 1988 Jeep Cherokee Laredo. 4.0 L 4x2. Trouble starting. sometimes turn key and get nothing at all, just silence, but all lights on dash come on. First time mechanic put in new crankshaft position sensor. Also new plugs, ignition wires, rotor, distributor cap, (+) &(-) battery cables. Worked great for 3-4 weeks, then started to get harder to start again. Went back, replaced starter and relay. Again worked great for a few weeks and now can't start again. I would drive it off a cliff, with me in it, but I can't get it started. How can you replace stuff, have it work, and then it gradually goes back to the original problem? I am totally baffled. If anyone has any suggestions before I go back to mechanic, or go insane, it would be greatly appreciated.
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11-15-2012, 08:04 AM
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I run 33s on a locked 27-spline 8.25 without issue. I won't however upgrade to 35s with that setup.
It depend what type of driver you are also. If you're all about the skinny pedal you're going to blow up pretty much any 3/4 ton or smaller axle...
11-15-2012, 08:47 AM
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that's so not accurate lol. The main issue with d35s is the ring gear and housing strength.
I run 33s on a locked 27-spline 8.25 without issue. I won't however upgrade to 35s with that setup.
It depend what type of driver you are also. If you're all about the skinny pedal you're going to blow up pretty much any 3/4 ton or smaller axle...
I run 33s on a locked 27-spline 8.25 without issue. I won't however upgrade to 35s with that setup.
It depend what type of driver you are also. If you're all about the skinny pedal you're going to blow up pretty much any 3/4 ton or smaller axle...
11-15-2012, 08:52 AM
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that's so not accurate lol. The main issue with d35s is the ring gear and housing strength.
I run 33s on a locked 27-spline 8.25 without issue. I won't however upgrade to 35s with that setup.
It depend what type of driver you are also. If you're all about the skinny pedal you're going to blow up pretty much any 3/4 ton or smaller axle...
I run 33s on a locked 27-spline 8.25 without issue. I won't however upgrade to 35s with that setup.
It depend what type of driver you are also. If you're all about the skinny pedal you're going to blow up pretty much any 3/4 ton or smaller axle...
Happy with my 32" on my 8.25
11-15-2012, 09:14 AM
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