Chrysler 8.25
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Chrysler 8.25
I realized today before I ordered my lift (just in time) that my rear axle is a Chrysler 8.25. I had noticed the Dana logo on the front diff cover and figured the rear was the same, but not the case. I was wondering, is the Chrysler actually a better diff than the Dana? It looks a bit beefier...
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The only thing you need to worry about with your lift is the u bolts. The Dana 35 axle tube is just over 2.5 inch in diameter, were the Chrysler 8.25 axle tube is 3 inch. That is the only reason they ask which rear end you have when ordering a lift. You can usually pick up the 3 inch u bolts at most auto parts stores.
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cool, didn't know that. still not an axle people go lookin for to swap in, if you're gonna swap an axle in, it will be an 8.8 or d44 minimum.
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The biggest disadvantage to the later model 8.25 is that there is very little aftermarket support for them. It is hard to find a locker for it. the early model has a limited amount of parts available, but at least it's something. But I agree, 8.8 or a D44 is your best option.
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The biggest disadvantage to the later model 8.25 is that there is very little aftermarket support for them. It is hard to find a locker for it. the early model has a limited amount of parts available, but at least it's something. But I agree, 8.8 or a D44 is your best option.
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the 8.25" will take a good beating. i ran 33s locked on a 27 spline for a while and had it hoppin all over the place. 35s locked on the 29 spline with the semi-alloy shafts is pretty stout. the housing is way beefier than the D44's
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The 8.25" is a very good axle. And with a carrier and shafts from a 29 spline unit you can upgrade your 27 spline into a much beefier unit. And as far as the aftermarket goes, there's plenty of parts out there, you just can't go down to 4WD hardware and pick it up. You just have to look a bit harder, theres ring and pinions, good rebuild kits, lockers, and even some pretty stout covers available, enough junk to make a pretty tough axle out of it IMO.
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What it boils down to is that it is a decent axle for most situations. But if you plan on wheeling hard you are better to upgrade to something with a better reputation and aftermarket support. There may be products out there, but not what most people would refer to as preferred performance parts. You can sprinkle a turd with gold dust and it is still a turd. At least it's not the Dana 35.
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What it boils down to is that it is a decent axle for most situations. But if you plan on wheeling hard you are better to upgrade to something with a better reputation and aftermarket support. There may be products out there, but not what most people would refer to as preferred performance parts. You can sprinkle a turd with gold dust and it is still a turd. At least it's not the Dana 35.