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Old 04-26-2010, 10:42 AM
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im running a d35 i dont know if it is a c clip or non. just curious if i beef that pos up would it hold to some abuse like upgrade to 30 spline axles and a locker. i also have been looking to install a 8.8 rearend but it seems like it is a procees for the weld kit and was looking at my options. im only going to be running 33's and doing rocks mud hills sand pretty much anything in front of me.
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swap in a chrysler 8.25. much stronger, bolt in.
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thats what i was more looking at. just never did that kind of fab work before. i know its a semi easy process with the cutting and grinding and re welding.
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none of that is required with an 8.25 swap, its direct bolt in
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the 8.25 is a direct bolt in right. the 8.8 is the cut and re weld?
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the 8.25 is a direct bolt in right. the 8.8 is the cut and re weld?
correct, youll want a 97 or later 8.25 there 29 spline the earlier ones are 27 spline
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Yeah go with a Cryco 8.25 from a 97 or newer XJ. Only hard part you run into will be matching the gearing, could also make the swap expensive, no matter what you do. but with 33" tire you'll need to address gears anyway.
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yea i was planning on doing the gears and what not.. just looking at the easiest form of doing this. so a 97 or newer that shouldnt be to hard. thanx for info guys
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