ghettocruiser
NAXJA Forum User
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- Norristown, PA
The 8.8 is a good choice. The XJ 44 is great for ease of install. However...gearing an 8.8 is easier in my opinion. Also, as you already know...you get disc brakes with the 8.8 which is NICE. I put discs on my D44, and its not the most fun project.
Since your jeep is lifted for 35s, stock XJ44 spring perches and shock mounts arent at the ideal angle anyway. So having to weld new perches onto the 8.8 should be looked at as a blessing. Its just going to make it all work better for you. Another plus for the 8.8 in my opinion.
The idea of getting a 4.10 8.8, running that, then going from there is a good one.
I would HIGHLY recommend putting an aux trans cooler in. Maybe even a trans temp gauge just to keep an eye on things. When I was running 33s, 3.55s with my auto, the temps were crazy. A cooler, and a manual switch/relay for the electric fan will keep your transmission happy with the 4.10s. You'd probably enjoy 4.88s much better though.
Good luck!
J.
Since your jeep is lifted for 35s, stock XJ44 spring perches and shock mounts arent at the ideal angle anyway. So having to weld new perches onto the 8.8 should be looked at as a blessing. Its just going to make it all work better for you. Another plus for the 8.8 in my opinion.
The idea of getting a 4.10 8.8, running that, then going from there is a good one.
I would HIGHLY recommend putting an aux trans cooler in. Maybe even a trans temp gauge just to keep an eye on things. When I was running 33s, 3.55s with my auto, the temps were crazy. A cooler, and a manual switch/relay for the electric fan will keep your transmission happy with the 4.10s. You'd probably enjoy 4.88s much better though.
Good luck!
J.