how do you know what axle you have it asks me when im buying my lift kit?

 

Post a pic of the back of it and we can identify it for you...Tj
Here are some pics to help you.

 

yep pics please

 

i think its the 8.25 how do u post a pic

 

I don't mean to hi jack the thread, but I am curious as well... i have pics.. sorry if they are not good its off my phone..i tried to get a good pic ..

 

looks like the turdy five.

 

you have a D35

 

WHEW!!! Is that good for off roading or is an upgrade recommended?

 

it is the smaller axle of the 3 offered in the jeep the 8.25 is a good unit for mild built rigs and they are super cheap to get and bolt right in

 

All depends on what size tires you have and how much wheeling you plan on doing...Tj

 

another easy way to tell is measure the tubes where the u bolts go the 8.25 is 3 inch diameter the turdy five is like 2.75 ish

 

a stock d35 is considered a week axle
but depending what type of 4x4 you do
trails and mild its fine
but if you are a throttle jockey and rock crawler it will most likely brake

 

yeah... I'm thinking a 4.5 inch lift... MAYBE 6.... But first I wanna make everything right so it wont break.. I'm probably just gonna save and go with the 6 inch lift...I'll want a beefier unit... I wanna turn my jeep into the ultiamte mud queen though... I am so new to this whole thing I should really read up on it...

 

Looks just like mine and is a 35 (most common XJ rear axle). Fine for wheeling until you get into extreme wheeling or are pushing big tires. Most of us can get by on a D35 but there are those that will tell you to get rid of it right away- it is called the turdy 5 for a reason.
I say wheel it until it breaks, then you have a nice excuse for an upgrade. I wouldn't put any money into it though... Granted I am not a member of the hardcore wheelers club and just do some trails. :-)

 

get a pic on the computer and upload it to www.tinypic.com then copy the spot where it says "IMG Code for Forums & Message Boards" in your post...Tj