Baystate Jeepers

A TJ 44 rear is $$$$ Then you're cutting off all the coil stuff to weld leaf perches on A late CJ 44 is probably a couple inches narrower than the XJ, then you have to flip the perches and get adapter spacers to convert the 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern to 5 on 4.5.

Go with an 8.8
You should be able to find one in the $200 - $400 range, another $125 for perches and shock mounts. Get Joe to weld them on for you (you'll probably have to buy some girl scout cookies) and you're all set.

Here's one for $100
http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/pts/2193805199.html

Kurt wrote:Here's one for $100
http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/pts/2193805199.html

That one has 3.73 gears, so it is probably a no-go for an XJ...

To make it cost effective you need an F8.8 which already has 3.55 gears from the factory (since almost all XJs have 3.55)... Other ratios in XJs are very uncommon.

I think it is probably easier / more cost effective to go with a bolt-in C8.25 now, which would be fine with a 31-33" tire, and get another axle if you want to go bigger in the long(er) term.

JW

First I need an XJ... then we'll talk axles.

I'm only going to do a mild build, and maybe 32's so axle swaps are not tops on the list.

Scott wrote:First I need an XJ... then we'll talk axles.

I'm only going to do a mild build, and maybe 32's so axle swaps are not tops on the list.

What is with you and 32's?
If you need a TSL 32 spare I have one, I'm still looking for a 33 non directional, but you can have your old 32

mightymeglet wrote:

Scott wrote:First I need an XJ... then we'll talk axles.

I'm only going to do a mild build, and maybe 32's so axle swaps are not tops on the list.

What is with you and 32's?
If you need a TSL 32 spare I have one, I'm still looking for a 33 non directional, but you can have your old 32

I don't need a monsta rig to wheel. Besides, with a fixed roof rig I'd rather have a low COG.

Scott wrote:
I don't need a monsta rig to wheel. Besides, with a fixed roof rig I'd rather have a low COG.

C'mon, I've got 5.5" of lift and 35" skinny tires. My rig is quite stable on and off the pavement

johnsxj wrote:

Scott wrote:
I don't need a monsta rig to wheel. Besides, with a fixed roof rig I'd rather have a low COG.

C'mon, I've got 5.5" of lift and 35" skinny tires. My rig is quite stable on and off the pavement

No lift (well maybe a little) & 33's.

Want one that's already built?

http://www.forum.neow.net/index.php?sho ... try1498414

ZAEDOCK wrote:

johnsxj wrote:

Scott wrote:
I don't need a monsta rig to wheel. Besides, with a fixed roof rig I'd rather have a low COG.

C'mon, I've got 5.5" of lift and 35" skinny tires. My rig is quite stable on and off the pavement

No lift (well maybe a little) & 33's.

Oh, I'll do a 2"-3" lift and 32's.

DOUG wrote:Want one that's already built?

http://www.forum.neow.net/index.php?sho ... try1498414

Not really. That one is way to much coin for my blood.

I'm trying to line some up for this weekend to look at, This pic is of a 95 2door in CT , Can someone tell me what dummy lights are lit in this pic? I'm about to shoot him an email...



I like the color.

Found another one with the same lights on but different locations...

1995 XJ Tell-Tale Lights according to my info... (US Model)
First pic looks like Part Time & Check Engine?
Second pic looks like Brake & Low Washer?

What say ye Lord XJ

Thanks Kurt! Looks like the 2door needs maint. and the other needs washer fluid. (no, I'm not deciding based on this info, was just curious.)