8.8 swap

[Jeeperman]

So I'm getting ready to swap the 8.8 into the grand, figured I'd keep you guys updated
I've got the axle all ready to go for the most part except for the brackets. I know teraflex has the control arm/trackbar brackets I need, but was wondering about the coil buckets. I'm thinking I'll just get these guys, but wanted to know if you guys knew of any others that I might be able to find cheaper or local.
:greg:

 

[I Lean]

We have the coil buckets too, but they're a lot more expensive than the link you posted.

 

[STAG]

Sorry Carl, not meaning to steer Jeeperman away from you, but just saying this is who I would use. Pocket change more expensive than the CopperheadFab, but a far better product IMO.

Ballistic Fabrication Coil-Spring Brackets

 

[I Lean]

Sorry Carl, not meaning to steer Jeeperman away from you, but just saying this is who I would use. Pocket change more expensive than the CopperheadFab, but a far better product IMO.

Ballistic Fabrication Coil-Spring Brackets

It's OK, I'm well aware mine are too much money. That's why I mentioned that they're more expensive.

 

[grandmaster]

When I did my 8.8 swap in my grand I bought all my brackets from the link that chocflip listed....thats including, upper and lower coil retainers, LCA brackets, and then the shock mounts I bought from ruffstuff.. I can get you the PN to all of it if you want....PM me.

 

[Jeeperman]

Sorry Carl, not meaning to steer Jeeperman away from you, but just saying this is who I would use. Pocket change more expensive than the CopperheadFab, but a far better product IMO.

good call, I must have just looked right over those, lol. Thanks

When I did my 8.8 swap in my grand I bought all my brackets from the link that chocflip listed....thats including, upper and lower coil retainers, LCA brackets, and then the shock mounts I bought from ruffstuff.. I can get you the PN to all of it if you want....PM me.

P/N's would be great thanks for the help guys!

 

[grandmaster]

1009-1 Lower axle link bracketsAxle Diameter: 3.25 inchDegrees Offset: 0 degrees Price: $27.99Qty: 1

1066-1 Coil spring Frame mount with retainersBox mount width: 3 inch Price: $29.99Qty: 1

1038-3 Coil plate mounts with retainers (both sides)Axle tube diameter: 3.25" Price: $24.99Qty: 1

Thats everything I used, i didn't end up using the 1066 part number....I still have them if you decide you want to use them. For Upper control arms I did a truss from claytons...thats the LA I installed on my grand.

 

[grandmaster]

Feel free to ask if you have any questions.

 

[Jeeperman]

Thats awesome, I appreciate the help

 

[Bart]

Make sure a post pics. I am thinking of this swap into my TJ one day.

 

[grandmaster]

Its really a simple swap. I have only done one swap, but this one just seemed to go smooth for me....lot's of stuff switches right over from the d35...so all you have to do is a bunch of measuring and then weld on the brackets/perches

 

[Jeeperman]

Finally time for an update, lol. Thanks chocoflip for steering me towards Ballistic, I ended up getting my coil buckets from them and thanks to Carl for the others.
This has now turned into not just an 8.8 swap, but to an 8.8, HP30, 231 swap....and 3" with long arms from Carl as well.
I still need shocks and tires, but the lift is going on tomorrow night, and the axles/t-case will follow. I'm hoping I'll be able to join a few of you down in Moab Thanksgiving weekend...we'll see though.
Pictures coming soon....

 

[grandmaster]

Sounds like what my swap required....minus the front axle and it took be 4 days to do!!

 

[sevenslats]

I'm real interested in the measurements for bracket locations. Post those if you have them!

 

[grandmaster]

I just measured the bracket the locations on the d35 when i took them out and then made adjustment's for the width difference.

 

[Jeeperman]

Progress has been made! The lift is almost done, I just need to finish welding the rear lower control arm brackets on, put the shocks and rear bumpstops on, and retighten everything. Thanksgiving in Moab isn't going to work out, so the axles are going in next weekend, most likely. I'll try and get a few pictures up tomorrow.

Stefen

 

[Jeeperman]

I'm terrible at keeping this thing updated, lol.

The lift and tires are on :greg: I got some KM2's for it and, thus far, I love them. I only have two problems. For whatever reason, the rear end sits about 1.5'' taller than the front, so I need to throw the pucks in. And the lift moved the rear axle way too far forward, so I picked up some adjustable uppers from N8RB8R, I just need to throw those in as well.

here's a driveway shot...

 

[rholbrook]

For whatever reason, the rear end sits about 1.5'' taller than the front, so I need to throw the pucks in.

Don't do that, your gas milage will go down. Right now its like your going down hill all the time.

 

[Silly Willy]

Just throw a few bags of salt in the back. The springs should settle

 

[Jeeperman]

Don't do that, your gas milage will go down. Right now its like your going down hill all the time.

Just throw a few bags of salt in the back. The springs should settle

Oh geez...I didn't even think about either of those two things. I'm sorry Silly Willy, but I think I'm going to go with rholbrook on this one, I need all the help I can get.