jdromero

So my clunky axle turned into a big clunky axle.. Im wondering if it is worth fixing/upgrading or not.. hope the pics tell the story

MountiansRcool

i would just buy a different axle 8.25s are pretty cheep stock

jdromero

I was thinking the same, but over where I am there aren't many at all.. Other than the junkyard in town the closest i can find is a 3 hour drive.. The problem with the junkyard in town is that they will probably charge me 300 plus a fee to take it out. They are not good to work with. So i was thinking what if i ordered a Aussie or a Powertrax?

Kalali

It's a little hard to say from the pictures but how do you use the Jeep? The Chrysler 8.25 is supposed to be pretty tough if maintained properly. Did you take a swim?

jdromero

I got it last year and the spider gears were a little chewed when I changed the fluid which was probably never changed with 150k miles.. I did go thru some creeks on a trial a few weeks ago but They were nothing deep. What are your opinions on if I buy a powertrax noslip to drop in?

SeriousOffroad

Good luck finding one......

jdromero

I found them in stock at summit for 440 shipped.. is that good?? Said it should be 5 days...

snopro700

what year 8.25 is it? 1997+ have 29 spline shafts, vs the older 27 splines.

29s are supposedly comparable to a 44 in strength, and worth rebuilding. i would find a locker, master bearing/seal kit, and maybe ring and pinion if they show wear.

SeriousOffroad

I'll be quite surprised if they actually have one.

jdromero

its a 97 29 spline. The only thing that worries me is that there is like a little tab thing if you look at the 2nd and 3rd to last picture that seems to have moved? i could be wrong tho

SeriousOffroad

thats a retainer for the clutch/steel discs. Easily replaced when replacing clutches.

Since you are considering a No-Slip, make sure you order the one for a Trac-Loc carrier.

jdromero

thanks guys! Do you think you can steer me into the right direction for than retainer clip? I'm not quite able to find it online...

SeriousOffroad

You only need to use them if you're going to rebuild the LSD. You won't need them if you install a locker.

BEETROOT

I see them on Craigslist all the time. There are four for sale in Phoenix right now, from $75 for a stock axle up to $900 for one with upgraded gears, locker, shafts.