smallredxj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Greensboro NC
Hi everybody. Yesterday I came across an 89 (I believe) xj 2x4 with a tow package in the junkyard and it has a Dana 44 rear end. I'm not sure about the gear ratio or if it has a limited slip as all the tags on the axle were removed, but either way I figure this would be a quality upgrade over my stock 8.25. But here's my dilemma: one of my buddies has an 88 xj with a ford 8.8 already swapped in that he's parting out. The 8.8 already has a ruffstuff mount Kit, driveshaft adaptor and all the other hardware needed for an xj. I also know for a fact that the 8.8 is a limited slip and it has 3.55 gears so I wouldn't need to worry about regearing it quite yet. It pretty much comes down too what's the strongest axle out of the 2? I don't plan on going bigger then 33's btw. Also the cost of the axles is much different. I can get the 8.8 already built up for $100. The Dana which is already bolt up but doesn't have disk brakes will cost me $240 from the junkyard. Any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated! Thanks