6 or 8 lug

[xjjunkie]

now that my 8.8 full floater is all but done, i need to determine if i want 6 or 8 lug rotors and wheels. since they made dana 44's both ways i could do either. any input..

scot

[Jeff 98XJ WI]

I'ld say it depends on your rim choice. If you are looking to get new rims anyway, you could get hummer rims with internal beadlock and run them on the 8 lug parts. If you already have 6 lug wheels, then that's probably the way to go. I do believe that the 8 lug stuff will add a bit to the width of the axle. 1" each side sounds right, but I'm not sure. Jeff

[Luis]

Hi, well, I was facing the same dilemma a couple of weeks ago 8 or 6 lugs. As it so happens, Venezuela is Toyota country and most are 6 lugs, so I chose to go 6 lug versus 8 (way beefier, cause i HAVE seen wheels roll by their vehicle after the lugs gave out, 6 lug yotas). Even so, i chose 6 because out in the jungle, or trail if i need a 2nd spare tire for whatever reason, that compatibility might be just what saves me or strands me. Also, I can get the stock 35 spline shafts for the rear with a 6 pattern adding about 1.18 inches (compared to stock) making it a direct bolt on spare if need should ever arise (im building 2 D60s now for my XJ).

Post some pics when you're done! Good luck.