axles & lockers & hubs, oh my!

[Bounty__Hunter]

89 4.2L likely has 3.07 if a 5spd, and likely 3.55 if an auto, but they vary a little bit. Confirm with the first three digits on the diff tag.

 

[Magua308]

You can get either locker for the 8.8.

 

[pilgrimninja17]

Found my 8.8 complete with discs and 4.10 gears for $100. Look hard and you will easily find what you want.

Consider this kit for spring perches and shock mounts, allows the use of standard grade 8 bolts instead of ubolts, and they are very well made. I used a set to put an 8.8 in my Comanche. http://tntcustoms.com/webV4/ubolteliminators.asp

with that kit, where the F do i install my leaf shocks??

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Where the F?

The kit comes with shock mounts to weld to the axletube.

 

[pilgrimninja17]

alright, alright. i think i found a couple of write ups on installation and such...

what about lockers, what are they all about.

 

[currupt4130]

Lockers are a traction device.

Read this. http://mpjai.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3798

If you want the best in traction for offroad, lockers are your answer. They allow you to go more places than you ever could before but consequently get you into more trouble

 

[pilgrimninja17]

thanks for the read currupt4130, it really did help, just keep posting in it, i want to see what else i can i learn...

i have another question about the 8.8, which side is the pumpkin supposed to be on for my yj?

right or left.

 

[currupt4130]

Its a rear axle, it should be centered. The 8.8 is slightly offset, but I ran one and I can tell you that it wasnt enough to matter. I do need to update that thread some, I haven't worked on it in a while