Hub conversion and Axle Q's

Rufio · Jan 25, 2006

Alright i have been searching and searching and searching and i have not found the answers to my questions. so here we go

i have a 88 waggy with a automatic tranny and i am wondering

A. How would i go about changing my hubs to manual locking hubs, when i did a search this is the closest thing i could find and it's not very good ( http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=69605&highlight=hub+conversion )
B. how much would switching hubs cost?
C. does anyone have a step by step to install a automatic locker (preferably powertrax no slip) in a dana 35c?
D. is it true that the long debated "locker makes your axle stonger" true?
E. if i were to take a Dana 44 out of a xj with a towing package would i have to do and fab work to get it to fit on my xj?

ROBZ95Xj · Jan 25, 2006

Rufio said:
C. does anyone have a step by step to install a automatic locker (preferably powertrax no slip) in a dana 35c?

i wouldnt waste a single cent on the turdy5, save up and get a D44, or Ford8.8 or a 29 Spline 8.25

Rufio said:
E. if i were to take a Dana 44 out of a xj with a towing package would i have to do and fab work to get it to fit on my xj?

yes it will bolt right in with no mods.

Rufio · Jan 25, 2006

robz95xj said:
i wouldnt waste a single cent on the turdy5, save up and get a D44, or Ford8.8 or a 29 Spline 8.25

yes it will bolt right in with no mods.

Awsome! thank you

bj-666 · Jan 25, 2006

pull the ds from the rig yoru getting the 44 from lengths can vary. warn makes a hub conversion kit as well as mile marker (i belive). both convert to 5x5.5 bolt pattern.

lockers will eliminate some weak points in a axle but will also create MUCH more stress. there is no substitute for a strong axle. start with a strong axle and build it stronger don't try to make a weak axle somethign it's not

there are a bunch of write ups on installing luchbox style lockers if ya can do one ya can do any. the directions that come with the lockers are usually fairly complete.

jonboy · Jan 25, 2006

Rufio said:
Alright i have been searching and searching and searching and i have not found the answers to my questions. so here we go

i have a 88 waggy with a automatic tranny and i am wondering

A. How would i go about changing my hubs to manual locking hubs, when i did a search this is the closest thing i could find and it's not very good ( http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=69605&highlight=hub+conversion )
B. how much would switching hubs cost?
C. does anyone have a step by step to install a automatic locker (preferably powertrax no slip) in a dana 35c?
D. is it true that the long debated "locker makes your axle stonger" true?
E. if i were to take a Dana 44 out of a xj with a towing package would i have to do and fab work to get it to fit on my xj?

A. Check here for info on locking hubs
http://stu-offroad.com/axle/hubconv/hub-1.htm

B. If you buy retail, it's around $700-1000 and while you're at it, you might as well include alloy inners for a few more Bens.

C. If you wheel very hard at all, it's not a good idea to lock the d35, you will very likely snap the stock shafts. If you insist, step 1 is verify that you have an open carrier and not a OEM trash-loc limited slip.

D. this has been long debated??? :wierd:

E. ez bolt in

Hub conversion and Axle Q's

Rufio

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