Toyota axles in a Jeep WJ

[theksmith]

not sure why you wouldn't consider the new JK axles i mentioned? they are 1.75" wider than the WJ's, same bolt pattern as WJ, they are dana 44's with captive bearings, they have tone rings so you can still have the speedo and abs work with minimal effort, disc brakes, there is a huge aftermarket support for making them even stronger if you need, and you can even get rubicon ones with electric lockers and 4.10s already in them

 

[IXNAYXJ]

The problem I am having is that the WJ is 63.5" WMS-WMS, where the XJ is ~60". I'd love to be able to swap in any of the axles you mentioned, except the 8.8(narrower than an XJ axle), for the rear.

I didn't realize the WJ was that much wider, wow. Maybe a set of Waggy 44's front and back? As to the 8.8, I'm running the Superior Super 8.8 kit that widens it a little bit (easily matches the HPD44 front now), elimates the c-clips and makes it a 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern. Big alloy shafts are part of the package too, of course. The big deal about the 8.8 to me is the stock disc brakes; I won't own a wheeler with drums now.

-----Matt-----