the aussie locker for a 8.25 will not work for 27 spline only 29 spline

 

29spline started in 97. anything before that is a 27spline. you can find some 29spline shafts and pull the spider gears and install an aussie in there. also you need to check to see if yours is a LSD. if it is you need a new carrier also

 

91-96 xj's with the 8.25 should have 27 spline

97-01 xj's with the 8.25 should have 29 spline

 

I hear lockright makes a lunchbox locker for a 27 spline but I haven't checked it out yet.

 

hmmmmm is there a performance difference with the 29 spline or something (sorry im clueless when it comes to differentials) because that lockright locker seems to be good enough for what i want to do.

 

I just sold my '92 4.0 5 speed 2wd, but I sure loved driving it. With 3.5" lift and 31" tires it looked great, and also got great gas mileage (for what it was). I considered a 4wd conversion for a little while but here in FL I just didn't need it. My plans were to get an axle from an automatic with the 3.55 gears, add an OX locker or E-locker, and have fun. I considered going to a 8.25 for a while but decided I'd be fine with the D35 since I would never be doing larger tires or hard wheeling. Have fun with it, they're a lot more capable and useful than some guys in off-roading forums give them credit for!

 

29 spline chryco 8.25 axle shafts are stronger, but for your application the 27 spline will be fine. lock the rear and have fun!!!

 

ok thanks for all the help. i think if some of the stuff i am trying to sell does sell then ill invest in a locker, and some new tires.

thanks again everyone