Wanna run 35's butttttttt....
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I did a whole cost analysis for the 8.25 and the 8.8 for what I wanted; gears, lockers, etc.
8.8 was more expensive by like $100, but was stronger, so I went with that. Could have done the 8.8 for $450 if then backing plates weren't toast, and I kept some parts from my 8.25.
I only ever plan to do 35's, but for the $100 more I figured it'd be worth it.
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Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
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i went with the 8.8 because of the aftermarket support and also i got my 8.8 complete with 31 spline, disk brakes , limited slip and 4.10 gears at pull a part for 75.00. after mounts and new u bolts ,truss, diff cover and driveshaft adapter i still had less than 400 in the whole set up
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I did the swap D35 to an 8.25/29 spline, & running 35" MTR's. I also swapped a HP D30 in the front (both with air lockers & w/stock axles). regearing is a must, 4.56 gears are great for 33's, but if i had to do it again, i'd go with 4.88's.... With our XJ's loaded down with gear &/or pulling a trailer 4.88's are a must, part of trail riding, is getting to the trails & back..
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
i landed on a 29 spline 8.25, BUT, i dont have any money in the axles really. i bought a parts jeep with the 8.25/d30 with 4.10s, wonton steering, and a detroit out back. i got those and lots of other goodies off it and made money off of the whole ordeal.
so really i only have like 250 in my axles (diff covers and rear disks)
so really i only have like 250 in my axles (diff covers and rear disks)
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