2WD 8.25 vs 4WD 8.25
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2WD 8.25 vs 4WD 8.25
This may be a stupid question. But what is the differnce between the two? I have a 2WD XJ and would like to upgrade.
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related to the axle? nothing.
to convert to 4x4 you'd need a front axle with the matching gear ratio, the front/rear driveshafts and transfer case, and you need to either swap the tranny output or swap trannies.
to convert to 4x4 you'd need a front axle with the matching gear ratio, the front/rear driveshafts and transfer case, and you need to either swap the tranny output or swap trannies.
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related to the axle? nothing.
to convert to 4x4 you'd need a front axle with the matching gear ratio, the front/rear driveshafts and transfer case, and you need to either swap the tranny output or swap trannies.
to convert to 4x4 you'd need a front axle with the matching gear ratio, the front/rear driveshafts and transfer case, and you need to either swap the tranny output or swap trannies.
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I mean as far as the guts inside. Do they work the same? Will I have more traction in the rear with a 4WD 8.25 rather than a 8.25 out of a 2WD?
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Absolutely no difference in the axle. They are exactly the same.
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Cool, thanks. I was just wondering if I screwed up. I'm looking to convert to 4WD in the near future. About a year ago my D35c took a crap and I came up on a 8.25 out of another 2WD for a good price. I was hoping I didn't have to swap it again.
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Absolutely no difference in the axle. They are exactly the same.[/QUOTE]
Is there some sort of Chart or Page that shows the gear ratio for the 8.25? I'm looking to find out what gear ratio I have. My 8.25 came out of a 2WD, September 96/XJ Unlimited with tow package.
Is there some sort of Chart or Page that shows the gear ratio for the 8.25? I'm looking to find out what gear ratio I have. My 8.25 came out of a 2WD, September 96/XJ Unlimited with tow package.
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There should be a tag on the diff, it has the ratio on it. If you can't find the tag, the only way to be 100% sure is to open it up and count teeth.
If it came from a manual, it should be 3.07. Auto's are 3.55. Not sure if the towing package changed it to 3.73's or not
If it came from a manual, it should be 3.07. Auto's are 3.55. Not sure if the towing package changed it to 3.73's or not
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Don't see this mentioned yet so I'll chime in - you'll need a new drive shaft as the D35s and C8.25s have different pinion lengths.
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