8.25 Axle. 2WD Different from 4WD??
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8.25 Axle. 2WD Different from 4WD??
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I recently ran across a 98 XJ 2WD manual 8.25 Axle. My question is. Is a 4WD 8.25 better or different from a 2WD 8.25? Or does a 8.25 2WD even exist? I'd like to upgrade my 92 XJ manual 2WD 35C axle. What would be my best option? This is my DD, but I would also like it to handle off road as well. I want to Pre Run my XJ. Cheers!!
I recently ran across a 98 XJ 2WD manual 8.25 Axle. My question is. Is a 4WD 8.25 better or different from a 2WD 8.25? Or does a 8.25 2WD even exist? I'd like to upgrade my 92 XJ manual 2WD 35C axle. What would be my best option? This is my DD, but I would also like it to handle off road as well. I want to Pre Run my XJ. Cheers!!
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From what I understand, there shouldn't be a difference.
Just check the normal stuff you'd want to check between years, models, etc.
Just check the normal stuff you'd want to check between years, models, etc.
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Manual transmission XJ's have 3.07 gears. Auto's are 3.55. Most rare are (either) with the towing package, which has 3.73.
But just because you have an "auto" or a manual doesn't mean you have that gearing ratio, especailly if you bought it from someone as a private party.
I currently have an auto but that will change in the future. I'll have a manual with 3.55 gears. And later on i'll regear to 4.10.
The best thing to do is turn your drive shaft (transmission in nuetral wiith XJ sitting on jackstands) one rotation and count the amount of time your wheels spin. One drive shaft full rotation should = 3 1/2 turns of your wheel for 3.55 gears(you'll have to mark it to truly see). 3 turns for 3.07, and 4 turns for 4.10. Where it's hard to tell is if you have an auto (3.55) and you're trying to gauge if it's 3.73 (the not so common towing package).
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..and here's a very useful link for some basic XJ'formation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Cherokee_(XJ)
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Here's another useful link on that http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/fa...-ratio-615380/
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