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Which axles are these and how good are they ?

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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 06:32 PM
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I was looking at my axles again and after looking at some pics on Google, I still
can't seem to find what they are ?

First pic is of my rear axel.
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 06:32 PM
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Chrysler 8.25. What year?
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 06:32 PM
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U got a Chrysler 8.25. Which is a good and stout axle. Keep it if ur gonna run 35's or less
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 06:38 PM
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Jeep is a 98', I'm thinking of starting with 33's and I'll see what happens next.
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Here are 2 pics of my front axle.
It also has a few hard to read numbers stamped which I don't know they're use of.
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Originally Posted by jeeper albert
Jeep is a 98', I'm thinking of starting with 33's and I'll see what happens next.
You should have a 29 spline axle then which is good.

You will probably want to re-gear with 33's.
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 06:40 PM
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I bought the Jeep like this and from what I know, she was used as a rental.
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Your front will be a Dana 30.
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Originally Posted by Hoosier8
You should have a 29 spline axle then which is good.

You will probably want to re-gear with 33's.
Thanks, I thought the same.
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One of the tags under one of the bolts might tell you what your gear ratio is.
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
U got a Chrysler 8.25. Which is a good and stout axle. Keep it if ur gonna run 35's or less
Interesting, thanks alot.

Kinda off question, will a Dana 44 be stronger.
Not thinking of swapping them yet but just for learning purposes.
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Originally Posted by jeeper albert
Thanks, I thought the same.
I am planning on 4.56 for 33's.
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Originally Posted by Hoosier8
One of the tags under one of the bolts might tell you what your gear ratio is.
Alright thanks, I'll go take a look.
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Originally Posted by jeeper albert
Interesting, thanks alot.

Kinda off question, will a Dana 44 be stronger.
Not thinking of swapping them yet but just for learning purposes.
Not unless you break the Chrysler, otherwise it isn't worth it. The Chrysler is plenty strong.
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A dana 44 if beefed up will break on 37 inch tall tires not much of a upgrade.Before you swap anything what size life and tire do you want to run?
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