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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 12:35 PM
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i have a dana 35 that needs rebuilt so i plan on going up to 4.88 gears instead of 3.55 so am i going to need a low ratio carrier like my dana 30? ive only heard the dana 30 needing it
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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 01:11 PM
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The gear ratio must match in both axles. Don't waste your money on the Dana Turdy five. It would cheaper to upgrade to a stronger rear axle. What size tire do you plan on running?
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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 01:32 PM
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im running 35s but either way i go i have to buy a re-gear kit so next question will i need a low ratio carrier for a chrysler 8.25?
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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 02:38 PM
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i know the gear ratios have to match between axles, but will i need a low ratio carrier on my 35 like i do my 30 when i go to 4.88?
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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 02:59 PM
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I'm not sure, but I would think so.
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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 07:22 PM
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No you do not need one with the Chry 8.25, plus a much stronger rear end just try to get one with the 29 spline axles.
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 01:12 PM
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i think the one i bought is a 27 spline so
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by arizonacc
i think the one i bought is a 27 spline so
29 is preferable for its strength, but honestly youll break something else before you start stripping teeth/splines
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 01:29 PM
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i trashed my ring nd pinion on my d35 thats why i bought this and i got it for $75 so
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