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Offline FullOutPwr

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I've sourced an explorer 8.8 to swap in my 95 XJ as well as buying the swap kit for perches and stuff, but don't have the knowledge or ability to weld this up myself. Any recommendations on someone or a shop to do it cheaply?

Thanks!
98 XJ. BDS 6.5 LA, 242, 35s, etc.

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Re: Recommendations on person/shop to weld up 8.8 for me?
« Reply #1 on: 03/13/13 - 09:37AM »
4ws or Safari Offroad.

Make sure they weld the tubes to the center section.  8.8's have a bad habit of spinning in the tubes.
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Re: Recommendations on person/shop to weld up 8.8 for me?
« Reply #2 on: 03/13/13 - 09:56AM »
4ws or Safari Offroad.

Make sure they weld the tubes to the center section.  8.8's have a bad habit of spinning in the tubes.

Cool ill have to check with 4ws on it as they are around the corner. Last I checked thought they didn't do installs anymore though!
98 XJ. BDS 6.5 LA, 242, 35s, etc.

Offline Rayster

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Re: Recommendations on person/shop to weld up 8.8 for me?
« Reply #3 on: 03/20/13 - 10:02PM »
Or you can try Don Bills at South Valley Manufacturing.  He is an ASME QC2 certified welder. 

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Re: Recommendations on person/shop to weld up 8.8 for me?
« Reply #4 on: 03/20/13 - 11:09PM »
Cool thanks for the info! I think my 8.8 swap plans are gonna have to wait for now, I found my floor boards are rotten out on both sides. Can touch the carpet from under my XJ!
98 XJ. BDS 6.5 LA, 242, 35s, etc.