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8.8 swap the need to know?

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podm98c

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So I'm preparing to do a 8.8 swap this weekend I got everything that I need. At least I think so, we all know how that goes. Anyways I'm build custom u bolt eliminators for the things. What I'm wondering is who has done one and what should I look out for when I do the swap?
 
What exactly is a "custom u-bolt eliminator" and why would you want to eliminate them?
 
Well u bolts are expensive for one plus it should help with axle wrap.I'm using a a couple pieces of 5x5x1/4 box tubing to make mine.I'll post a few pictures of it done for everyone.
 
Get the right DS flange. Ebrake cables. Shock mounts , perches. Dial in pinion angle and burn it in. . There are plenty of threads and writeups on it.
 
DS flange. 1310 to 8.8 yoke flange
 
Brake lines are gonna be an issue. I used the explorer splitter block mounted on one of the u-bolt ends, and ran new hard line to it and from it. There are other ways, but this will be one if the more time consuming aspects.
I used the XJ e-brake cables clamped to the explorer ends that came with the axle; has held for 2 years and counting.
 
If you have an earlier model XJ with equal length park brake cables, ZJ cables left and right will work just fine.
Even if you have a later model where the bracket is on the driver framerail, The ZJ cable will work for driver side, and a KJ passenger cable for the passenger, of course. Haha.
Maybe 10-15$ each at your local parts store.
 
I used pass side brake hose for Dr side, my xj brake hose and re flared existing line to pass side and used some 3/16 brake line for the Dr side. Was super easy to do. I also just got a 1310 to 1330 u joint at the parts store for about 15 bucks (precision 353). I think ecgs also has a complete brake line setup for the 8.8 conversion if you want to go that route.
 
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