Started my 8.8 swap....

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veedubshafer

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Palmerton PA

• Apr 1, 2009

• #1

Well, i'm doing an 8.8 with factory 4.10's and a front D30 with 4.11's and aussie locking both - heres some pics - just ripped the D35 out tonight -

the old d35 and the d30 thats going in - it still has all the old junk on it from when it was torched out at the JY

 

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mbogosia

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Location

Nashville, TN

• Apr 1, 2009

• #2

That 8.8 looks nice. I am in the middle of swapping in a Dana 44 and a dana 30. While it should be an easy job, it has been a pita so far.

 

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veedubshafer

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Location

Palmerton PA

• Apr 1, 2009

• #3

Thanks. This is my first axle swap so I am taking my time and trying to cover all my bases. I like to stay away from having to do things twice. Even though sometimes its going to happen anyway.

 

Rasty1

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Location

Shingle Springs, CA

• Apr 1, 2009

• #4

Looks sweet! I did one on my a few months ago and it turned out great, for the price they are real beef.

 

xxmidianxx

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Location

Spring, Tx

• Apr 1, 2009

• #5

I will be doing my 8.8 swap within the next few months.. I hope. Keep us posted about anything you run into.

 

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emr1101

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Location

Raleigh, NC

• Apr 1, 2009

• #6

what tires are oyu going to run?

 

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veedubshafer

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Location

Palmerton PA

• Apr 2, 2009

• #7

I run 32x9.50 swampers.

 

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veedubshafer

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Location

Palmerton PA

• Apr 7, 2009

• #8

Well, got the 8.8 under my rig today. Didn't do much else besides getting it centered up. Still have alot to do but everything is looking good.
Don't yell at me for the blocks I am going to get some full leaf packs sometime in the near future but these will have to do for now. Whats the point in having anti wrap spring perches with blocks that are like an inch shorter on heach side! OK, heres some pics (oh yes, I am a redneck so please excuse my truck nuts):

Tiny pic!

Thanks for looking.

 

vegas_baja

NAXJA Forum User

Location

las vegas

• Apr 8, 2009

• #9

veedubshafer said:

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Are those hard lines going to the calipers?
You said you still have alot of work to do, if fixing the brake lines aren't on the list, add it.
Just buy 2 passenger side brake hoses, make a bracket, rent or buy a double flare tool and you're in business.
If you need some advice, we can help.

 

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veedubshafer

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Palmerton PA

• Apr 8, 2009

• #10

LOL, no. The pics are shit I know. I have stainless braided hoses going from the hard line to the caliper. Imagine someone using hard lines on a caliper! I own a double flare kit, line cutter all that stuff. In the picture they arent in place where they need to be at all - after I get it all together I am going to button up the lines nicely.

 

vegas_baja

NAXJA Forum User

Location

las vegas

• Apr 8, 2009

• #11

Just checkin...
Its a good start.

 

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veedubshafer

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Location

Palmerton PA

• Apr 21, 2009

• #12

Got the rear in - still have to do my e-brake cables.