Open Discussion - Front solid axle conversion

[p@55w0rd]

OK this is some time out for me but I would like to start planning and maybe along the way someone else may do it and share the pain. I know they offer kits for the Kj (Liberty) so there must be some resources out there. What would be needed? What type of setup would be best (4 link?) What would be the best donor axle? What about brakes? What about swapping the rear also to get a matched pair? Custom drive shafts? custom computer programming? I know Tymac (who no longer owns an XK) was seriously considering this. Any input, thoughts, or laughter?

[christiang26]

With the qt2 is possible, here in venezuela a guy used a wj dana 30 driveshaft but he didnt explained to much about the mod and how it was made but he said that the only issue with the computer was the abs light glowing in the dash but he solved it using wj abs sensors in the front.

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[p@55w0rd]

Thanks for the input! A WJ axle (D30) can handle up to 33" with some minor mods. I suppose you could upgrade to a "super" 30 but maybe a D44 would be a better starting point?

[07JeepXK]

I would go with a JK Dana 44 if your going to invest the money into a solid axle. That way you can still keep the 5 on 5 bolt pattern, you can run 35's or larger without an issue and most likely not have an issue with the abs wheel speed sensors

[criket]

^ he is right on the JK 44. If you build a JK 44 right, it can be stronger than a standard Dana 60 and not really costs much more. Go look at some of the mud trucks. Some of those guys use a built Dana 44 instead of goign 60's or Rockwells. They seem to do fine but it all comes down to how you wheel, not what you wheel.

If I ever do an SAS, I'd like to get the aftermarket JK 44 (I think from Currie or Dynatrac, I can't remember)

[JustinS]

Here are a couple of KJ SFA swaps:

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB...p?f=73&t=64692

This one will be insane once done: http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB...p?f=73&t=74050

And here is a listing of all SFA Liberty builds: http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB...p?f=73&t=39256

[p@55w0rd]

The second link above for the KK is awesome! I will be watching that build with great interest...

[BonesWK]

I know this guy personally - http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB...ic.php?t=32570

Great rig, but now that he sold it its being beat to the ground. Shame.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Question: Say you do SAS with a D44, done up right and run 35s, what gears would you put in and how would you regear the rear axle?!? Also assuming someone as myself has QDII which would render itself useless, how would you get the computer to act right when wheeling?

[Matt]

Id put a D44 in the rear as well.

Us QDII guys would be in trouble. A 2010 hemi QTII would be ideal..