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    TJ 8.8 Swap Kit with Truss
    TJ 8.8 Swap Kit with Truss
    TJ 8.8 Swap Kit with Truss
    TJ 8.8 Swap Kit with Truss
    installed on stock Wagoneer axle
    Flip PART B opposite its normal orientation and trim the top "keys" of PART B to fit in PART A. Move PART D to opposite side of instructions. NOTE: WE HAVE NOT SWAPPED EITHER AXLE INTO A TJ, SO WE CAN'T GUARANTEE THE SWAP. We won't be responsible if more is needed and obviously this will require more work than the instructions cover. Measuring will be required to make sure the truss is centered. Please test fit everything BEFORE GRINDING and FINAL WELDING
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    TJ 8.8 SWAP KIT with AXLE TRUSS

    All the brackets necessary for the popular Explorer 8.8 rear axle

    swap into a Jeep TJ Wrangler ('97-'06)


    Artec Industries is excited to announce the TJ 8.8 Axle Swap Kit. This heavy duty truss and bracket system is designed to take serious abuse and reinforce your entire axle while also providing the factory link, anti-sway bar, and shock locations. The 1/4" thick truss top incorporates a unique design to strengthen both the axle and incorporate the link brackets for ease of installation and added strength. By incorporating the link mounts into the truss, hours of work and trial and error can be avoided when compared to other bracket systems. Simply tack weld the truss together, place it on the axle and all the other brackets fit into place exactly where they need to be.
     
    The Ford Explorer 8.8 features: same lug nut bolt pattern as dana 35, 3-1/4" diameter tubes as compared to 2.625" dana 35, disc brakes (1995 & newer), 31 spline axle shafts, 8.8" diameter ring gear which 120% stronger than dana 35, only 20 pounds more than dana 35, and a trac-loc differential stock. When swapping, the 3.73 gear ratio may need to be changed to match your Jeep gears and wheel spacers may be necessary to bring the width back to factory specs since the 8.8 is 1.25" narrower than the dana 35.
     

    Features include:

    • 1/4" thick mild steel truss and brackets for much higher strength than the factory bracket and other aftermarket brackets. Precision CNC cut and bent for great fitment.*
    • Includes all the brackets necessary for a complete axle swap including upper and lower control arm mounts, shock mounts, anti-sway bar mounts, tracbar mount, and coil spring mounts.
    • Save hours of installation time. Brackets are jigged into truss and set exact position automatically. All other brackets just need to line up to truss, no guessing and measuring involved.
    • Tracbar mount includes both factory location and lifted bracket location for those who have aftermarket lifts.
    • Truss is reinforced using interlocked 1/4 thick gussets for maximum strength and easy assembly.
    • Overall low profile design means your axle is stronger, sleaker, easier to fit into any vehicle, and less likely to interfere with vehicle components.
    NOTE: This kit requires general welding and fabrication skills. Welding should only be done by a competent welder. Artec Industries implies no guarantees or warranties and is not liable for improper installation.
    *Some grinding and fitment may be required when installing this kit. Every axle varies slightly and some fabrication may be required. Will require brake line relocation to fit.

     

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    Instructions

    We're working to restore these instructions from our previous website. Please bear with us. If you need immediate assistance, contact sales@artecindustries.com.


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    For Wagoneer D44 and D60 see modifications to instructions below.

    Flip PART B opposite its normal orientation and trim the top "keys" of PART B to fit in PART A. Move PART D to opposite side of instructions. NOTE: WE HAVE NOT SWAPPED EITHER AXLE INTO A TJ, SO WE CAN'T GUARANTEE THE SWAP. We won't be responsible if more is needed and obviously this will require more work than the instructions cover. Measuring will be required to MAKE SURE THE TRUSS IS CENTERED. Please test fit everything BEFORE GRINDING and FINAL WELDING

    TJ 8.8 Swap Kit with Truss

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