BLUTO
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Holly, MI NW of Detroit
Still looking for a 8.8 Explorer axle to install in place of my D35 on my 2000XJ. When I find it, I figure I'll probably need a new driveshaft, change location of spring perches, and hook-up new brake lines. I'm getting a SYE and Tom Woods DS too.
Q) do I cut off my old spring perches from my D35 and weld them onto the 8.8 (the 8.8 axles are coil sprung, correct?)? OR can I buy new perches at a spring shop?
Q) does anyone know if I'm going to need spacers to get the WMS dimensions back in line?
Q) are Explorer axles hi-pinion or low-pinion or does it matter? (will I need lotsa axle shims?)
Q) any other downfalls to using a 8.8 axle in my XJ?
BLUTO
Q) do I cut off my old spring perches from my D35 and weld them onto the 8.8 (the 8.8 axles are coil sprung, correct?)? OR can I buy new perches at a spring shop?
Q) does anyone know if I'm going to need spacers to get the WMS dimensions back in line?
Q) are Explorer axles hi-pinion or low-pinion or does it matter? (will I need lotsa axle shims?)
Q) any other downfalls to using a 8.8 axle in my XJ?
BLUTO