Jeep TJ 8.8 Axle Build and Parts Being Used

[@65sailman]

Eastcoastgearsupply is the way to go! I picked up a Ford 8.8 from them along with a drive shaft to go in my wife's 98 TJ. The best part about it was only had to drive about an hour to get it. Love your videos Man. You are my go-to guy when I want to learn something about a TJ.

[@coalcrackeroffroadadventur7899]

I built a few 8.8's for Tj;s what your doing is pretty much what I have built. My personal Jeep has and ARB but I have built one for a friend with the true track and it works just fine. we had it on a comp course and it was impressive. I thought it would unlock but it pulled the whole way up vertical walls and rear tire off the ground.

[@BackCountryWrenching]

I’m running a Truetrac in the factory diff and just love it

[@georgejestra7747]

Tmr customs is the shit. Absolutely amazing customer service. Luckily they’re local to me so cheap shipping if I don’t wanna pick up my order on the way up to wheel!

[@BackCountryWrenching]

They make awesome products for sure

[@mariodesmo]

Good to see you being your old self again, swearing, cussing, telling it like it is with 4Wheel Parts. lol I did a rear disc conversion on my TJ about 10 years ago using Ford Exploder calipers, and rotors from someone but I can't remember all the details now, but they're still working good. Looking forward to seeing the axle get built and installed! Oh yea, funny thing on my set up is that I didn't need any kind of proportion valve. I run the fluid without any valving at all to the rear, and the rear wheels lock up just after the fronts lock up. I tested that on a dirt road; sped up to 60mph and hit the brakes hard, locking up the front then and rear. The TJ stopped straight as an arrow., it was fun doing that! Brakes fine on the pavement.

[@stanlojewski6761]

On my '98 Cherokee build, I went with Iron Rock Offroad for the 8.8 shock brackets and leaf perches. I too went with the SOLID diff cover and LubeLocker gasket. I can't really afford the truetrac so I got the Ford lsd and rebuilt it with new spiders and Ford racing carbon fiber clutch disks, worked out quite well.

[@BackCountryWrenching]

I have the factory lsd now and did buy the Ford racing carbon disks but changed my mind last moment

[@stanlojewski6761]

@@BackCountryWrenching I think it's a good choice. I will definitely put one in place of the G80 in my Sierra 2500hd Duramax, well at least the AAM version. I plan to put a trutrac in the D30 on the front of the XJ in the future. My better half took over the jeep after I got my truck and the 8.8 setup has done great, it doesn't get thrown into mud and rocks, mainly just in snow for the winter. I've built it to handle some overland adventures if the time and opportunity comes my way, beefier front end, transgo shift kit, bilstein 5100 series, etc. My XJ was 2wd when I started, swapped all of the drivetrain from a '97 doner XJ and did a 3-3.5" lift with 31" ko2's. It's a great all around vehicle. I've been watching your channel for a few years, Jerry. You've been inspiring and helpful along my journey with that btw, and also entertaining. Too bad you don't live in northern Ohio, I could see a shit ton of help from each other on some projects and good mf'kn beer times, lol. Oh well, life goes on. Keep doing what you do brother, you do excellent work!

[@Glenb13]

I stopped dealing 4 wheel parts. Sucks waiting for parts. Waited 3 months for 3 joints and 6 months for 1 joint from Rock krawler through NorthRidge. I’m sure covid had a little to do with it, But sucked with nothing but time and no parts! Lol. E-Mortal Customs in Calgary sells TMR products, and sometimes have certain parts in stock. Or will order. Delt with them a few times when it was a week or so from Tmr and next day from them as they had what I needed on the shelf. Probably heard of them, but incase not. They are local to you. Were great to deal with also.

[@BackCountryWrenching]

I know that place I just order TMR directly from the source, cut out the middle man

[@Glenb13]

@@BackCountryWrenching agree with you on that. Ordering directly seems the way to go these days.

[@matty86suk]

4wparts is good if you are willing to wait up to 3 months. I love Johnny and enduro joints from Barnes.

[@CaptCalgary]

This is turning into one hell of a ride !!

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice parts hoard Jerry.I got the same backing plates and Power Stop brake kit as you.I have been waiting for you to build this axle.😁💪👍👍

[@BackCountryWrenching]

are you building a 8.8 as well

[@danhambrick6331]

Yes,to put in my XJ....

[@SomethingClever80]

I pulled mine out of the Junk yard with 4.11 & limited slip welded the brackets on & ran it

[@BackCountryWrenching]

That would be nice except I got 4.56 gears

[@SomethingClever80]

I was jeeping on a hard budget & didn't have the monet to throw at it, My Dana 35 blew up on me & it was my daily driver

[@jeremy8715]

I got a similar kit for my rear d44 (drum to disk conversion).

[@BackCountryWrenching]

how did you like the conversion kit ?

[@retiredppd]

The solid diff covers work well, they can take a beating.

[@txsviking]

A lot of good parts right there.

[@levipatzer4276]

Yeah I personally haven't had any luck from 4wp. Took 5 months for my long arm lift to arrive to the edmonton store.

[@BackCountryWrenching]

Jesus...... glad I’m not alone with this.

[@helm9981]

I got a Lublocker for my 9" which is a spidertrax housing, for when i installed my bran new 3rd and it leaked like a sieve! I now just ultra black RTV. doesn't leak now! Lol

[@Oggmiestergeneral]

Mate, love your videos- you’re a legend- much respect Olly

[@raybates3119]

I ordered some heim joints from Ruff Stuff Specialties last year and they were shipped out quick and were just as ordered for a very reasonable price. Maybe another source for custom suspension builds.

[@BackCountryWrenching]

Thanks for the info I will keep that in mind

[@Lonewlf7676]

Bought some of those Rock Jock johnny joints through Summit Racing to replace the complete JOKE of rod ends that came on the control arms of the Rough Country X-series 2.5 kit I have. While the control arms themselves are rather beefy, once I disassembled a failed rod end I quickly found out why it had failed. Basically just a plastic sleeve (looked like a damn tampon tool) and no actual means of support for the ball of the rod end. Thankfully the arms are a standard thread and the rod ends can be upgraded.

[@BackCountryWrenching]

Once you have a foundation like the control arm itself upgrading the rod ends is always good

[@Hoolie2899]

Looks nice.. Had nothing but cracks from drilled rotors tho..

[@chriskelley2249]

Yeah... 4Wheel Parts has had me waiting for months for parts.

[@scott729]

Looks like fun Jerry, looking forward to the ride..., oh and FUCK a bunch of brakes. Not ever doing drum brakes again. Been MFBT now for about 3 hours today. Cheers

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

F 4wheel parts. This is going to be a great build can't wait. When I had a XJ i did a Dana 44 front and back. I built it to what I was doing. Lots of mud and some rock.

[@davejames2015]

I ran 11.02 1/4mile on my stock 28 spline 8.8 axle on slicks though

[@KP-w4gu]

Let's go ! Bro im doing the same swap right now. Hopefully I have everything bolted up perfectly by tomorrow afternoon 🤞🏼 Good Luck on yours brother

[@BackCountryWrenching]

Thanks man

[@1990lumina]

gotta try the grumpy bear beer from canmore next

[@YamFZR93]

I think when the shop installed my Fox 2.0 struts up front on the 4Runner 2 weeks ago they let the hydraulic xreas fluid somehow leak into the brake calipers on one side. I go to the store this morning and I'm like WTF is that strange noise... off-rotation noise occurring like every 4th wheel spin. I figure seized caliper after recent snow and salt... It was grabbing but not enough to cause accident. I go home and take it apart. Paint peeling off outside of pads and inner part of pads covered in greasy slime caked with brake dust. So I cleaned all up... couldn't find any leaks, pistons seem fine after cleaned up... caliper is only 12,000 miles installed 7 months ago. Talk about a head scratcher... now I gotta keep a close eye on it. Need 2 more catalytic converters too... replaced the 2 mains and sensors that didn't fix shit. Shit show continues. And fuck 4WP they only have wheels in stock.

[@bobsgym]

Can't wait to see this build. I agree 100% with you on build your vehicle for what you want to be able to do. People gave me crap because i traded off my Rubicon for a Sahara. To be honest I never used the lockers on trails. I built my Sahara with front and rear truetracs. I also did that on my '99 TJ. One of the best upgrades you can do.

[@amolson8594]

What’s your opinion on a decent off road tire for back country exploring in the Calgary area? Picking up a new JL Rubicon tomorrow from Tower Jeep and will add a 2” lift and some 35’s shortly. My first options are BFG ko2, BFG KM3 M/T or the Goodyear Duratrac. I’m not a mud guy so I’ll avoid it if I can when I’m out. More worried about rock punctures out here.

[@amolson8594]

Also, what is the little compressor you are using. Looking for something cheap.

[@BackCountryWrenching]

Any of those tires are great.

[@kevinoltmann]

Hey Jerry, I used 8.8 brakes on my d44 swap. Flop shop has a nifty bracket to use jeep cables with 8.8 ebrake. Are you going 4link?

[@Lonewlf7676]

Question. I have seen others do disc brake swaps from drum. I have never seen anyone address any need for a different or adjustable brake proportioning valve. Do you not need one? Or does everybody just skip it?

[@BackCountryWrenching]

That’s a very legit question that I haven’t got to the bottom of yet. I have considered getting a adjustable proportioning valve but I may try it with the current set up first and see what happens

[@mattmccord4979]

Your the man I love your videos .. please get some shirts made for mfbt!!

[@leakyjeep5.9]

Lube locker type gaskets are better than sliced bread.

[@BackCountryWrenching]

They sure are 🍻🍻

[@monkeywentbananas]

And That's why this channel is called Bullshitkorner! Thanks Jerry!

[@valrodrigues4203]

Any suggestions on a loose steering wheel on a jeep jk

[@samsanderson7159]

Ordered from 4wp one time. After two months I called and canceled my order.

[@iflytango]

Yep last two items I ordered from 4wp I ended up just getting my money back. Tired of waiting.

[@BackCountryWrenching]

It’s brutal I’m waiting 5 months now

[@iflytango]

@@BackCountryWrenching there's a 4wp a block and a half from me, I'll order on line elsewhere.

[@atunis5804]

Yo Bro

[@jacobsneed9414]

Sorry if I pissed you off with my insta comment saying you should've used the Barnes truss... I was just inserting some playful banter!

[@BackCountryWrenching]

It’s all good, try not to order much from down south because of exchange, duty and shipping costs

[@Tylerjschmidt]

I’m swapping my 8.25 on my XJ to a DANA 44 3.73 gearing, limited slip out of a 2002 Grand Cherokee.

[@jaysonsinclair855]

You support Old Style Pilsner on your channel... And to that I say. Fuck the rest, drink the best. You're in pil country!

[@zarkeh3013]

Build mah axles in mah LIVINGROOM! best done in undies only...

[@user-uf4em8mn4b]

Backround music right away :'(

[@TNova-rd5ji]

4WheelParts - 'Can you hold please' . . . . . . . . z z z zz

[@BackCountryWrenching]

Right...... brutal

[@matty86suk]

"One tons are overkill!!!" and d30/8.8s are underkill for a modern v8, big tires and 3000lbs of overland crap....

[@BackCountryWrenching]

I have no issues with the set up now 🤷🏻‍♂️ . Play stupid games win stupid prizes

[@matty86suk]

​@@BackCountryWrenching no issues until there is...

[@BackCountryWrenching]

Using that logic eventually there is issues with everything 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@matty86suk]

@@BackCountryWrenching you are right, send it and film it!!