klennop
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- Appleton, WI
Hey Everyone,
This is my first post and I wish I would have found this site before I bought my XJ. I just picked up a 01 Limited with towing package, heated leather, etc. from NJ. I didn't know that mine came with the weakest rear end. I am going to buy the 6.5" spring lift kit from Rustys and run 305/70/16's on it (basically 33"). Well after reading a bunch of info on here, I am wondering how hard it would be to put in a 44? I am not a huge wrencher and this is the first vehicle that I have even lifted. The dana 44 would be off of a 87 Cherokee, I believe. Is it just a bolt off, bolt on? What happens to the ABS, or anything else that is an issue? Also would the stock driveshaft work after I put in the lift or will it be to small. I also have to get the Tom Woods SYE and driveshaft but would I have to get a new driveshaft done if I did the lift now and eventually switched to a 44? Also what gears should I have in that rear end. With the setup I am thinking about going with? I will be going in mudd and trails nothing really extreme. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
This is my first post and I wish I would have found this site before I bought my XJ. I just picked up a 01 Limited with towing package, heated leather, etc. from NJ. I didn't know that mine came with the weakest rear end. I am going to buy the 6.5" spring lift kit from Rustys and run 305/70/16's on it (basically 33"). Well after reading a bunch of info on here, I am wondering how hard it would be to put in a 44? I am not a huge wrencher and this is the first vehicle that I have even lifted. The dana 44 would be off of a 87 Cherokee, I believe. Is it just a bolt off, bolt on? What happens to the ABS, or anything else that is an issue? Also would the stock driveshaft work after I put in the lift or will it be to small. I also have to get the Tom Woods SYE and driveshaft but would I have to get a new driveshaft done if I did the lift now and eventually switched to a 44? Also what gears should I have in that rear end. With the setup I am thinking about going with? I will be going in mudd and trails nothing really extreme. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
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