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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 11:25 PM
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Somebody is selling a Chrysler 8.25 rear axle and I was wondering if it would be worth the swap? Not sure what the spline count is.
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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It should be. What gears in it? Either way, it is stronger than the d35, and just shy of a d44 from what I have read
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 11:31 PM
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Not sure what gears are in it. Thanks for the quick reply!
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basically a direct swap and worth the time and effort. just make sure you get the larger u bolts and be sure to get the driveshaft too
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jeep19xj91
basically a direct swap and worth the time and effort. just make sure you get the larger u bolts and be sure to get the driveshaft too
Whats the difference in driveshafts?
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 11:51 PM
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97 and up have 29 spline axles 96 down 27 there not really worth the work drive shaft gonn be about two inchs to long auto 355 stick shiftv307 unless its 4cyl then its 410 assumeing theree stock gear sets
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I think the 8.25 has a longer snout, so it requires a shorter shaft.
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I think the 8.25 has a longer snout, so it requires a shorter shaft.
True. But with a 3" lift, the stock shaft works great.

And the added bonus with the 8.25 is it's easy to convert to ZJ rear discs. There are a coupla real nice write-ups on it.
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Originally Posted by cruiser54

True. But with a 3" lift, the stock shaft works great.

And the added bonus with the 8.25 is it's easy to convert to ZJ rear discs. There are a coupla real nice write-ups on it.
Isn't it the same thing to swap discs to a d35?
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Isn't it the same thing to swap discs to a d35?
I don't know. I do know that on the 8.25 you don't have to deal with bearing removal, spacers etc.
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Ended up getting the rear axel for $100 and it came with a truss welded on so overall if it doesn't work out I still got a good deal out of it.

It's a 3.55 27 spline cnt.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 02:07 AM
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Alright so me and my brother opened it up to see what it's like inside, And I noticed a "C" shaped metal piece inside the axle. Any ideas? It's In the picture below under the gloves.
Attached Thumbnails Dana 35 to Chrysler 8.25 Swap-image-359624331.jpg  
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 02:14 AM
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c-clip... unfortunately some 8.25's were c-clip axles... which is a weak point.
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Any idea on how to put it back in? Lol
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