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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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i have 33s on my axles now and i have d30/d35 and i dont have any problems what do think about 35x12.50 maxxis bighorns on my stock axles will i be ok, i dont wheel a whole lot dont have anywhere to go so its going to be mostly street drivin
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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Just search the forum or google before you post. There is a hundred post on this subject. Depends on axles and how you drive.
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 01:09 PM
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wont trust the d35 rear. so you just want the 35's for looks? plan on regearing, it will be super sluggish without at least 4.56 gear. I would am more at 4.88 gears
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 01:12 PM
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If it only see's the street and you dont do alot of sweet burnout's then you will be just fine.

Once you take it off road and start goosing it though that D35 is gonna break sooner or later. As i've seen they dont take too much to break, even if you dont drive super hard.

Front axle should be fine unless you are total madman on the gas.
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 01:28 PM
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yea i kno the whole search thing but that doesnt answer all questions but anyway i figured and basically knew that 35 and stock axles arent good but if i just regear will i be fine or would i have to replace whole axle
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by kohlers89XJ
yea i kno the whole search thing but that doesnt answer all questions but anyway i figured and basically knew that 35 and stock axles arent good but if i just regear will i be fine or would i have to replace whole axle
1) complete sentences have periods and commas.
2) just regearing with not save the axles. it will just put your rpm's in the correct range.
3) stick to the tires you have. you will be opening up a can of worms install the 35's.
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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ok thats what i was thinking about the tires
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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Im runnin 36in TSLs on mine with stockies.... its not the strongest but for what i do it works just fine! and my rear end is welded too. and my truck used to be my uncles. and he built it and its been set up like that for like 5 years! and the only problem its had is leaky seals... but honestly i would like to see a d 44 under it lol.....
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Originally Posted by xjoffroad
just regearing with not save the axles. it will just put your rpm's in the correct range.
stick to the tires you have. you will be opening up a can of worms install the 35's.
I see you live in Dover , Pa . Go to Mt. Zion Offroad and see if they have a stronger rear there or , go to Rodney's down the street and see if he has a Chrysler 8.25 rear out of an XJ .
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by RkyMtnH
I see you live in Dover , Pa . Go to Mt. Zion Offroad and see if they have a stronger rear there or , go to Rodney's down the street and see if he has a Chrysler 8.25 rear out of an XJ .
yea i kno about both of them places but this is my DD i already got an axle from rodney's. i was doin burnouts with my 33s showin up a f150 and snapped the center pin in two places. but once i get my GC fixed and DD that then i can replace the axle. so for now i guess it will just wait
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by xjoffroad
1) complete sentences have periods and commas.
2) just regearing with not save the axles. it will just put your rpm's in the correct range.
3) stick to the tires you have. you will be opening up a can of worms install the 35's.

Come on, don't bash him on his post and then mess up in yours.
I think you meant will.

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Originally Posted by kohlers89XJ
yea i kno about both of them places but this is my DD i already got an axle from rodney's. i was doin burnouts with my 33s showin up a f150 and snapped the center pin in two places. but once i get my GC fixed and DD that then i can replace the axle. so for now i guess it will just wait
The D35 is a turd . If you can get yuor hands on an 8.25 , do it . I'm still running one in mine with 35 SSR's and running BLACKS @ Rausch Creek . Most Chrys 8.25's came with 3.55 gearing . Gas mileage will suck , but , it will handle your burnouts .
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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just wheel it with the d30/d35 setup, you will be just fine. make sure you hammer on the gas a lot though to make sure your axles are under constant pressure to ensure they won't break or anything. hope i helped
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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A d35 would handle running on the street with 35"s, but like everyone else says, gearing will be a problem. I run 33"s on stock gearing and its kind of pushing it....overdrive is useless. If you plan to regear, dont waste money on the 35....look for a 8.25 or a 44.

Next cherokee you see, peek under at the rear end and see if it has a 8.25, then look at your 35 to notice how wimpy it looks...
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