swapping parts between 95 ad 98

[ScottS]

Doing some more research, it seems that the 95 and 98 use all he same suspension parts, including the front hub/bearing assembly.

Hwoever the front driveshafts have different part numbers - I have to assune the differential cganged from 95 to 98 (maybe # of splines) Since I am using the 98 Diff, I should be able to use 98 shafts, as the wheel bearings should accept the driveshaft since the wheel bearings have the same part # -anyone with info on this, let me know if I am on the right track.

Here is a pic of the 1995 shaft



And the 1998


SO this should work out OK as long as I use the 98 Diff.

[Smiliesafari]

If you are going to part out what's left from the donor van let me know. I'll buy the grille if it's still in good condition.

[ScottS]

I;ll keep you guys posted, there will be a LOT of parts !

[LiftedAWDAstro]

The front differentials are very different. You must use the correct year CV shafts with whatever diff you use. I personally like the style of the 95's better for the simplicity of changing the CV shafts in the case of a broken one. The 98 differential will have an oil drain plug if you plan to change the oil later on. This is probably a better feature to keep.

[ScottS]

Thansk for that , I was thinking to use the 98 because it has 30k less miles on it,
I'm getting excited about this project

But it is going to be huge.

[ScottS]

if ya need some help just let Me know.

Thanks Chop- you know, you can bring the kids and we can cook out the kids can run around in the woods ( I have an 8 year old) and we have one of those giant water slides