As I've posted before, I'm looking to do an axle swap, so when I upgrade my tires to 33s and regear, I do it right the first time. I found out today I can get an 8.8, drum to drum, with LSD, for $200 + shipping (I've been told that'll be about $200...). So, $400 for a "new" axle. I don't weld (don't have the equipment or know anyone that knows how), so I'd have to pay someone to weld on the perches for me. I was told that would be about $40 (cheap!). The kits are about $200, I believe (for new spring cups, shock mounts, etc).
By the time I sand it down, and put all new bearings in it -- I guess I'm looking at about $800+ anyway. I could get a super 35 kit for that much and have a detroit locker! Or, just save up a couple hundred more and get a brand new Dana 44 (minus gears, which I have to get new no matter what way I go -- unless someone has an axle with 4.88's or 4.56's sitting in there...).
Thoughts?
Eric
99 TJ SE