I just got a two door jeep had another jeep with a 8.25 rear. new jeep has dana 35c,with abs. Previous vehicle didnt have abs. Wanted to know if this will cause an issue when swapin in the 8.25 rear end, I also wanted to know if a Dana 35 can handle DD with 33s i have them on now trimmed no lift and it rides fine highway 30miles everyday dont really wanna beat on this jeep as bad sadly just a mall crawler till its paid off

should be fine if your not doing anything hard on it. I would just get rid of the abs

good point i do hate the abs. ill just have to buy new ubolts for when i put my lift from the old jeep on.

Ya U bolts and then just check your driveshaft lengh but you have 2 so you will be fine just use whatever one works the best

Does MA have vehicle inspections to renew the tags? If so then you may run into an issue when it is time to renew. In some states they do a complete vehicle inspection and if it had ABS from the factory then it must be in working order or it will fail. Each state has different laws so it would be wise to check on the laws where you live.

now is it becuase the thicker leaf pack u need to get new ubolts

The 8.25 has a larger axle tube diameter than the D35 so the original u-bolts will not fit. They are to narrow.

just a vehicle inspection 7days after registring shud do it havent yet, but abs sadly is overlooked in mass have had issues with two other vehicles abs systems and got stickers

i know u prly already answered but didnt understand dont remmeber from when i put my lift on. when i remove the old ubolts i cant reuse the same ones from the 35 not from the 8.25.

Ya your axle tube is bigger and depending on what kind of lift you do you may need longer ones

It is always highly recommended to use new u-bolts when changing axles or installing a lift. They endure a lot of stress throughout their life and reinstalling and retorqueing them puts them at risk of failure.

o no lol i know that the 8.25 rear end is a larger tube. im sayin if i leave the dana 35 rear end in the vehicle and dont swap at all can i reuse the ubolts that are stock on that rear end with my 3in full leaf packs

o thanks winston. sorry relized after i posted yoy answered. so its recomended but still possible, I know the leafs where replaced before and ubolts are clean. i dont know well have to see

and winston if you dont mind me asking whats your thoughts on just using the 35 for daily driving

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the D35 for a DD. I will handle all typical road conditions and driving styles with no issues at all. It is when it has the turn the extra weight of oversize tires in an offroad setting that it becomes the weak link. Especially when the driver has a heavy right foot.