Jeep axels under my bronco2

[Bronco_Chuck]

Ok I resently broke the rear axle under my 86 bronco 2. Not wanting to replace it with the weak stock axel i found an older jeep with solid axels and a 9" lift. Can any one tell me if this swap is possable, or if the axels are about the same length. any advise is helpful.

 

[Ranger5.0]

anythings posable with a torch and a welder, juss depends on how good your fabricating skills are.

 

[Bronco_Chuck]

Thanks. does any body know if they are as wide or wider than the stock bronco 2 axles?
I dont want to get any narower on the wheel base. Because bronco 2's are already too easy to roll.

 

[Ranger44]

I wouldn't think they are. I think our 8.8's bolt right into place on their jeeps. Um what jeep axles are you talking about? Double Dana 44's? Dana 44 and 60? Dana 30 and 35? If it's a Dana 35 Rear forget it. The 7.5 you somehow broke was way stronger.

 

[4x4junkie]

Forget the Jeep axles.

Find the 8.8" out of any '91-'01 Explorer (if you get a '95-'01, you'll get disc brakes on it). This axle is bigger than anything that came under a Jeep, and shares it's lug pattern with your BII. It's also 1.5" wider overall too (a good thing).

While you're at it, snag the HP D35 front from the same Explorer (if it's a '91-'94). Bolt-in swap for your D28 front, and approaches the strength of a typical fullsize-truck D44 axle. It is also 1.5" wider than your stock D28 axle.

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[Ranger44]

Forget the Jeep axles.

Find the 8.8" out of any '91-'01 Explorer (if you get a '95-'01, you'll get disc brakes on it). This axle is bigger than anything that came under a Jeep, and shares it's lug pattern with your BII. It's also 1.5" wider overall too (a good thing).

While you're at it, snag the HP D35 front from the same Explorer (if it's a '91-'94). Bolt-in swap for your D28 front, and approaches the strength of a typical fullsize-truck D44 axle. It is also 1.5" wider than your stock D28 axle.

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After reading this, I'd agree.

 

[Bronco_Chuck]

thanks for the info. the reason i was asking was because I was offered a jeep chassie with rebuilt axles and a 9" lift for free.

 

[fordwheelinman]

if its free, then take it....or just give it to me

 

[Ranger44]

Well shit...if it's free.

 

[fordwheelinman]

Find out exactly what kind of jeep and what year it is, that will give you a better idea of what axles you would be dealing with. Also, what will you be doing with your BII? That is something else to consider when looking at a serious modification like this. If your only going to be doing street driving, some dirt roads, and easy trails, any jeep axle will be plenty, however if you plan on doing serious rock climbing or hardcore trail riding, i would pay close attention to what axles they are. Even a D30 and D35 will work for that, but it will take some costly upgrades that a simple Expo 8.8 and D35 TTB will far out weigh in sense.

But for free, you could take it than part it out on ebay or other places to fund your build. There is always a possibility for a free truck, even if its just scrap money or a conversation starter.