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Old 09-11-2009, 11:56 PM
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How strong is a rear XJ D44? What size tires should the average offroader be able to handle with a heavy foot and this axle?
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Old 09-12-2009, 12:43 AM
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i've been pounding the chit outta mine for years, and it's locked.

oh, i'm on 36's with beadlocks, and stock gearing too.

not a worry in my mind about breaking it either. stock shafts also.
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i have one and three others in our club and none of us have broken it
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i twisted the splines on both of my stock shafts and bent the drivers side shaft....and I drive like an old woman. Sometimes it's the luck of draw.
Heavy right foot - invest in alloy shafts.
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hows the 8.25 strength wise? i have it on my 93 cherokee im pretty sure
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Please don't hijack threads. Use the search feature here for more info on your axle.
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my bad i guess..just thot it would be an easy answer..
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easy? dont be lazy, search the forum
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Ok you 2 stop hammering the guy.

He was trying to get a answer in what he thought was a good place.

Give him a little credit.
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I didn't hammer anyone.
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Ok you 2 stop hammering the guy.

He was trying to get a answer in what he thought was a good place.

Give him a little credit.
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stock shafts would be the weak point. with a heavy foot I would keep it to a 33, carry spare shafts and i wouldn't hesitate to run 35's.
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