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Offline sebasferrar

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New Here
« on: March 07, 2014, 02:24:13 PM »
How's it going guys? I'm Sebastian, new here. I'm 23 married in the military. Any questions just ask.

The rig: 2006 Jeep Wrangler X 4 inch skyjacker lift on 33's. Intake and exhaust. Next mod is a rear end swap probably a Ford 8.8 or a D40. Open for opinions on which to throw in.

I look forward to getting involved with jt4x4 and I thank you for your time.
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Offline JKJon

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Re: New Here
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2014, 06:38:55 PM »
Hey Sebastian. Welcome to the club. Great group here with lots of knowledge and fun wheeling. Look forward to meeting.
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Offline Mr Rock

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Re: New Here
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2014, 08:58:14 PM »
welcome aboard!

I run a stock 8.8 with disc brakes, ran 35's for a while, now on 36's never had a problem with it!
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Offline sebasferrar

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Re: New Here
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2014, 09:58:36 PM »
Yeah I like the 8.8 because it is beefier than the D40 and you can get them anywhere. No lockers on yours?
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Offline skibum

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Re: New Here
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2014, 12:25:39 PM »
Welcom to the forum.

Both the D44 and 8.8 are plenty stout axels. If you find a D44 out of a TJ it will be a direct bolt in. The 8.8 will need a little TLC. The 8.8 might be easier to find tho.
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Offline calvynandhobbs

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Re: New Here
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2014, 12:14:19 AM »
Welcome to the board Sebastian. Like said above the D44 out of a TJ is a direct swap and you can probably find one with the correct gears in it to match the front. The 8.8 is usually easier to find and cheaper, but you'll be regearing it to match the front axle and it will take some work putting perches and everything on it or you'll have to find one that already has 4.10 gears and then try to find a TJ front D30 out of a 4cyl TJ with 4.10s to match them up.

Anyway, look forward to meeting you.
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Offline sebasferrar

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Re: New Here
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2014, 01:32:33 AM »
I was kind of looking at having an 8.8 built. There is a company in North Carolina that does them for jeeps and will weld the mounting kit on. I am not a huge fan of welding on cast takes a lot of patients and usually a good way to heat up what you are welding on. Still fairly inexpensive when you look at the cost of destroying the stock D35 which I've seen is pretty common. I appreciate the advice that is being given!
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Offline calvynandhobbs

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Re: New Here
« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2014, 07:12:19 AM »
Yep, ECGS sells the 8.8s already set up for a TJ for a great price when you consider the perches, gears, lockers, etc.
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Offline Mr Rock

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Re: New Here
« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2014, 05:56:48 PM »
Quote from: sebasferrar on March 07, 2014, 09:58:36 PM
Yeah I like the 8.8 because it is beefier than the D40 and you can get them anywhere. No lockers on yours?

I ran a LockRite "lunchbox" locker in the 8.8 for about four years before it gave up, I now run a Spartan for about a year now. I run my stuff pretty hard though, lol
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Offline sebasferrar

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Re: New Here
« Reply #9 on: March 09, 2014, 09:56:41 PM »
Yeah I'd like to talk about lockers with someone that likes to run their stuff a little rough. Well talk about a number of options I guess. I look at my jeep as a toy (not really scared of breaking things to figure out what works) and am contemplating an XJ build this summer.
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Offline RRyan44

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Re: New Here
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2014, 01:40:50 AM »
Hey guys,

I'm Ryan and I'm new here as well. I'm 23 years old and I work in the Groton shipyard. I've got a 2 dr JK with a 2.5 lift, sway bar discos, and upgraded control arms. I'm looking forward to expanding my wheeling knowledge and meeting you all at the upcoming trail ride.
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Offline Coqui

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Re: New Here
« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2014, 02:44:36 AM »
Welcome guys.....you'll see me cursing up and down RT12. I work at the CG Academy in New London and live in Gales Ferry.
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Offline calvynandhobbs

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Re: New Here
« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2014, 04:11:06 PM »
Hi Ryan,
Welcome aboard
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Re: New Here
« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2014, 01:40:53 AM »
Welcom to the forum Ryan. Look forward to meeting you.
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Re: New Here
« Reply #14 on: March 12, 2014, 05:11:54 AM »
Welcome to the forum!
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