Buy 8.25 vs. D44
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Buy 8.25 vs. D44
My rear works fine but the front is wet and makes a slight groan under deceleration. I want to start thinking about replacing instead of fixing a d35.
I searched my local yard and there are tons of 8.25 and no d44 (as expected). Is it worth it to upgrade to an 8.25 or should I hold out for a d44 since I don't need one now.
I searched my local yard and there are tons of 8.25 and no d44 (as expected). Is it worth it to upgrade to an 8.25 or should I hold out for a d44 since I don't need one now.
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In this yard a rear is $60 with no brakes and brakes are prolly another $30. So under $100 with brakes.
They have one pulled already laying on the ground under the Jeep. Only hitch is the gear Id tag is missing (damn... Didn't think to check the front diff for its gears)
They have one pulled already laying on the ground under the Jeep. Only hitch is the gear Id tag is missing (damn... Didn't think to check the front diff for its gears)
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Originally Posted by NorCalJeep
Check out the ford 8.8 too.
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Originally Posted by WeatherWarrior
This seems to be the growing pop option. I think you can do rear disks with this too...which to me is a major plus with any rear.
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A BIG plus for me is to be able to retain ABS. I found a write-up on retrofitting abs rings into a d44. Anyone know of anything along those lines with the 8.25 or 8.8
I know I know our abs system sucks but a goal of mine with this project is to make appear as oem as possible
I know I know our abs system sucks but a goal of mine with this project is to make appear as oem as possible
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Originally Posted by Brian71583
A BIG plus for me is to be able to retain ABS. I found a write-up on retrofitting abs rings into a d44. Anyone know of anything along those lines with the 8.25 or 8.8
I know I know our abs system sucks but a goal of mine with this project is to make appear as oem as possible
I know I know our abs system sucks but a goal of mine with this project is to make appear as oem as possible
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the 8.25 is a direct swap with new u-bolts - you need the 8.25 driveshaft unless it's lifted
the 44 is hard to find and usually overpriced
the 8.8 swap requires welding new spring perches
KJ 8.25 disc swap:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/f...5-axle-750112/
the 44 is hard to find and usually overpriced
the 8.8 swap requires welding new spring perches
KJ 8.25 disc swap:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/f...5-axle-750112/
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Originally Posted by timberwolf
the 8.25 is a direct swap with new u-bolts - you need the 8.25 driveshaft unless it's lifted
the 44 is hard to find and usually overpriced
the 8.8 swap requires welding new spring perches
KJ 8.25 disc swap:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/f...5-axle-750112/
the 44 is hard to find and usually overpriced
the 8.8 swap requires welding new spring perches
KJ 8.25 disc swap:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/f...5-axle-750112/
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To solve this prob for the OP, there is this. He is also a vendor here. So you get a discount also.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f10/ru...wap-kit-33364/
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Retaining your ABS is very difficult but not impossible. Basically, you would be best off keeping a D35 if you want ABS. ABS sucks anyways, especially off-road. So if you're rig is just a mall crawler you can keep the D35 but if you want a beefier upgrade and plan to wheel, try an 8.8 out of a late 90's Exploder. They have discs and ABS and im sure someone somewhere knows how to get the XJ ABS module to correctly read the 8.8's speed ring. As far as adding ABS to a 8.25 or D44, good luck as it's going to be very difficult!
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