cmlacrosse7

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

TrekkerJmm

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

a1racer

yep pics please

cmlacrosse7

i think its the 8.25 how do u post a pic

Tabatha Will

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 ..

a1racer

looks like the turdy five.

mike37

you have a D35

Tabatha Will

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

a1racer

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

TrekkerJmm

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

a1racer

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

mike37

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

Tabatha Will

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...

Destro

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. :-)

TrekkerJmm

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