tj 8.8 swap???

sexxy · Nov 3, 2014

Busted the d35 in my tj Saturday at HPO. Picked up a Ford 8.8 from a explorer for an upgrade. Been looking at several different kits and cannot decide on one. What are your experiences good/bad with any of the kits. I like the https://artecindustries.3dcartstores.com/mobile/TJ-88-Swap-Kit-with-Truss_p_233.html, http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-2883392-tj-ford-8-8-brackets.html, http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=IR-TF88BK,

tonybolton · Nov 3, 2014

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They're all pretty much the same... the biggest thing is getting a competent welder to hit the welds good and solid.

jeeptj99 · Nov 3, 2014

I made mine. I cut the brackets off an old dana 35 I had laying around. I was also broke as hell when i built my rear so i wouldnt recommend doing it that way. If you can the Artec one is the one i would go with if icould do it over again. The welder is key though. If you arent comforatable doing it your self get someone who is and your confident in their skills.

wgamble · Nov 3, 2014

I put one under my old YJ ( I know leaf springs and not coils), ran 4.88 gears with an Eaton Locker and it still can take a beating. I am very hard on the skinny pedal and was running 36" tsls.

motobrad22 · Nov 3, 2014

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I went with the artec kit that you posted a link to, best decision ever. After I had it welded on, the install was a breeze. I am about to put in an ARB air locker that I got from ECGS for about $800.