93-94 axle swap to 95-97 fzj80 (1 Viewer)

[txgringo]

I have a set of locked axles on a 94. I'm looking to swap them onto a 97. I have read that "there are differences" in these years (93-94 vs 95-97) but I have not been able to find any threads that explain exactly what's different. Is it just the ABS sensors? wiring harnesses? plugs? all of the above?

I have confirmed that the locker ECU is the same part number for all years but have not inspected the wiring or connectors. If anyone has first-hand knowledge of this and can explain the exact differences it would help a lot.

 

[White Stripe]

Wire harness colora are different for some of the wires based on year. That's all

 

[slow95z]

the birfields and drive flanges are different. the 95+ are longer birfs with a deeper drive flange. thats what they are talking about. any aftermarket birf will have a snap ring groove cut in both locations so they can be used in any truck.

 

[Wyatt Pine]

You could also swap birfields and drive flanges while swapping the axles. This will give you the stronger drive flanges and splines.

 

[slow95z]

You could also swap birfields and drive flanges while swapping the axles. This will give you the stronger drive flanges and splines.

i would cross that bridge when they needed to be built. pulling out the birfs is not a 5 minute job.

 

[TheMU]

The sway bar mounts differently on a 95-97. The sway bar diameter is larger too.