8.25 or 8.8

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Jan 23, 2010 | 11:25 PM

96greenxj

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8.25 or 8.8

here is my problem i can get a 29 spline 8.25 axle for free need a shaft. or i can get a 8.8 for 50 bucks. i am going to run locked on 32'' tires
which one would you run

Jan 23, 2010 | 11:34 PM

ckysodkorn_xj

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well i hear the 8.8 will handle bigger tires with stock gears. but the 8.25 can run up to 33's with no problem

Jan 23, 2010 | 11:43 PM

posjeepxj

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depend on how much work you wanna do

also does the 8.8 have limited slip, 4.10 gears, and disk breaks?

to add those to a 8.25 can run like $500

Jan 23, 2010 | 11:56 PM

SeriousOffroad

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An 8.8 with 32's? Can you say "Rock Grabber?"

8.25 is your best bet.

Jan 24, 2010 | 12:02 AM

96greenxj

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thanks for the info i forgot how low the 8.8 was, also the 8.8 is drum 3.55 and no limited slip

Jan 24, 2010 | 03:23 AM

djlarroc

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I say take the 8.25, and that's coming from a guy w/an 8.8.

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