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Trailbeast, speaking from experience, the cherokee axles are equal length.. The ford 8.8's (which is a very popular swap into the cherokees due to its strength) had to be cut down. Ive got an XJ rear end in my garage right now and it lines up almost perfect (minus moving the spring perches) with...

so when you guys weld up your perches, do you use a jig, or do you just eyeball it? I was thinking of using two 4x4 wood blocks, pull the old axle, set the blocks under the perches to get my initial measurement, drilling a hole to put a stud in each block then using that as my template to get...

If you measured out 54" between backing plates, then there is no reason it shouldn't work.. That's less than and inch difference from the 7.25.... Looks like it's project time. Now where can I find me some new perches and the shock mounts?

Question- the Jeep XJ's ran an 8.25" rear axle with LSD, wheel mounting to wheel mounting (w/brakes installed) was 60" my 66 Cuda's 7.25" dimension was 53.20" flange to flange.. what was the wheel mount to wheel mount length? Im taking a guess and figuring its probably around 58-59" may...

Just got say good thread, never really understood the differences in the rear ends. now that I have seen one torn apart makes much more sense.

Anyone have a walkthrough for rebuilding the bearings in the factory rear end of a 66 cuda? I think the bearings in my rear axle need a overhaul. Took it for a drive tonight and the back end was making a weird noise (migt have been the tires... putting new ones on in a couple weeks) but it...