axle choice

[bluetj98]

hi i know this might be a long shot
i have a 98 tj sport on 33x12.50 with stock axles and built motor
i want to go up to 37x12.50 so what axle combo would be the best to buy from a junk yard or ebay and build?
i would like to keep roughly the same track width and the bolt pattern doesn't mater because i am buying beadlock rims.
would like to take the most cost effective way.
any advice would be very helpful

[korisu56]

define "built" engine.

[bluetj98]

4.0l bored .40 over head shaved .20, cammed, roller rocker, tri-y header,banks intake, 24lb ford injectors
i can do a standing burnout with a locked rearend and 3.55 gears.

[Jeffb_79]

go up 1-2" on your tires and do a 60/60 combo or a 60/14 combo.
37" tires are a little on the short side for 60's or 14 bolts, but a little on the large side for anything else.... unless you're willing to drop a lot of money into it.
Dana 44's or 8.8's won't handle that large of a tire with a more powerful engine.
There's always the 9", but in the long run it will end up costing the same or more than just going 1 tons.

[bluetj98]

ok so 60 front 14 rear if i can go up on tire i will im goin to do high fenders with 4" long arm lift

[SavageSun4x4]

go up 1-2" on your tires and do a 60/60 combo or a 60/14 combo.
37" tires are a little on the short side for 60's or 14 bolts, but a little on the large side for anything else.... unless you're willing to drop a lot of money into it.
Dana 44's or 8.8's won't handle that large of a tire with a more powerful engine.
There's always the 9", but in the long run it will end up costing the same or more than just going 1 tons.

X2!!!!!

LOTS of discussion on here about axles, weak/strong, bolt patterns and BL's. In fact there are current threads that address all of your questions. Search is your friend.