Will ZJ axles fit a WJ?
The WJ axles are wider, JK even WIDER than those. So, new mounts would be necessary. XJ axle shafts will bolt in to ZJ housings. So, in theory as long as you run shafts with ABS tone rings should be good to go there.
Will a TJ front axle fit a XJ?
Yes it will bolt right in. The only difference as Point stated is that a TJ is a low pinion housing and XJ is a High Pinion housing, so the gears will be different if they are being changed. Otherwise it’s good to go. It’s always good however to look for an XJ housing with no disconnect.
How wide is a WJ axle?
Axle is Factory Width. Factory WMS is 63.5″, axle can be built to 65″ to match our front WJ 60.
Can Dana 30 Handle 35 tires?
Yes. A Dana30 with 30-spline shafts will be fine for 35″ tires.
What Dana 70 do I have?
The only way to know for sure is to check the BOM number. It is a 6 digit number, typically starting with a 6, stamped into the axle tube just to the right of the diff, when looking at the cover. Go to www2.dana.com and look it up to see what you’ve got.
What year XJ came with Dana 44?
XJ Cherokee/Wagoneer: 1987-1989 (some say up until 1990) XJ Cherokees with the Tow Package sometimes came with the Dana 44 rear axle. These are now hard to come by because of Wrangler and Cherokee owners using them to upgrade their weak Dana 35s and because it’s an easy bolt-in swap for Cherokees and Wranglers.
Is the TJ 1 ton front 60 axle swap kit available?
Artec Industries is excited to announce the TJ 1 TON Axle Swap Kit for front 60 axles. This heavy duty truss and bracket system is designed to take serious abuse and reinforce your entire axle while also providing control arm, spring, anti-sway bar, and shock mounting locations.
What kind of tires can a XJ / WJ axle handle?
They are a common upgrade for ZJ/XJ/WJ owners looking for a HD axle. This axle with it’s 33 spline axles can handle 35″-39″ tires with lockers in mild to extreme conditions. They have better brakes to help stop larger tires. The downside is they are heavier then the D30/D35 axles.
What’s the right width for a ZJ axle?
Width: 60″ from wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface Notes: Right width for XJ or ZJ’s, can be converted for 5 on 5.5 or 8 on 6.5″ lug pattern, they are relatively cheap and easily found. Avoid the vacuum disconnect version. Identified by: stop sign like diff cover, spring-under housing, 60″ width
What to do with WJ brake and knuckle conversion?
Support the axle on jack stands and remove the front wheels. Either use an impact, or have someone press on the brakes while you use a breaker bar to loosen them. Remove the brake hose from the calipers.