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I never really considered the weight being an issue. I've actually been looking into a full spool for the 8.8" but it was going to end up costing me as much as the detroit. The 8.8" has c-clips so I was going to have to buy c-clip eliminator kits with axles ($375) and the spool was over $100...

Old Town is up there! If I had a decent tow rig I'm there but I'd hessitate to cruise the jeep that far. Let me know if you are ever near Auburn/Lewiston though! I know several guys that wheel a lot in/near Winter Harbor. below is a link to the best jeep discussion available! I'm v8jeep...

Don't worry, I gouged my tubes pretty bad also! I think they are about 3/16" thick. Those calipers are definitely plated with gold! I've been hearing similar prices as those you quoted. I have connections at lots of yards and those calipers are hard to find, for some reason everyone cuts...

Just an FYI, I found some Strange axles with a "c-clip eliminator kit" for $375 at the web site below. Seems like a pretty good. But since it is about at much as a detroit locker, I'm going to have to go with a locker and break a few stock axles, then get the Stranges...

Yep, my rear end has 31 spline axles in it with 4.10 gears. I'd like to buy new axles and have my bent one straightened to use as a spare. Thanks for the input!

One of my axles, the passenger side, is a little wobbley and I would like to either have it straightened or buy some hardened ones. Does anyone know prices for hardened axles or where I can get them? big ed

cool, thanks for the reply. makes sense to me. I've seen the covers that brace against the carrier, may look into them. Not sure what my YJ weighs. The bumpers added 300 lbs, along with a TH350, a chevy V8, and 35's, it's definitely getting up there! I may just keep this trac lock thing...

how about this? ok, no one seems to know that one, how about: Does anyone know if calipers from a Lincoln 8.8" rear end will fit on my '96 8.8"? I thought the rear end was "complete" but it didn't have the calipers on it. Will be calling the autoparts store soon to see what they run $$...

I was under the impression that 4.10 rear ends had the 31 spline axles, not sure on the 3.73's though. My 8.8 from a '96 has a metal stamped tag on a diff cover bolt saying the ratio, yours may have the same? Do you know how much $$ the ARB runs for the 8.8??

Thanks guys, one more question y'all might be able to help with: will disc brakes from a 8.8" swap to a 9"? Yep, I lucked out on the price! I was ready to pay $400 but I ain't telling the yard that!

I found one today (over the phone) at a yard from a '96 with 4.10 and discs. All the 4.10's come with 31 spline axles right? Do those things have ebrakes, I guess they'd have to? Was only $250, complete, sounds like a good deal. thanks, big ed

Does anyone know how you can narrow down the explorer axle donor? I'm looking for the usual 8.8" (4.10, disc brakes, 31 spline). Did more of the v8 '95 and newer explorers come with this setup? Or did both v6 and v8's come with this? IS the ratio tagged on the rear end? Did both autos and...