Need help distinguishing between axles
01-08-2014, 03:00 PM
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Need help distinguishing between axles
Im about to order a lift kit for my 2wd 98' xj sport, but Im not sure which axle I have. Im pretty sure its the D35 or the 8.25 but I cant say for sure and I want to be positive. Is there something I can do to help myself here?
01-08-2014, 03:33 PM
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Yes: post a pic of your axle and we will be able to tell you. Not at my laptop atm, otherwise I could post an overview of the axles.
The 8.25 has a 'flat' lower border/rim, whereas the D35 is more round. Pretty sure someone will post a pic soon of both
EDit: Here you go
The 8.25 has a 'flat' lower border/rim, whereas the D35 is more round. Pretty sure someone will post a pic soon of both
EDit: Here you go
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01-09-2014, 10:51 AM
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Cruiser beat me to it.
In fact: it is actually a STICKY!
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/axle-info-148057/
In fact: it is actually a STICKY!
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/axle-info-148057/
01-09-2014, 01:44 PM
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Thanks to everyone for helping me out, I gave it a look this morning and mine seems to be a 8.25. Now Ive heard the 8.25 is a bit stronger than the d35, making it a better axle. Is this true?
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02-08-2014, 12:39 PM
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Yes the C/8.25 is an up grade over the D/35. The C/8.25 is closer to the D/44 in strength, with a larger ring gear than the D/35, your C/8.25 should have 29 spline shafts which are about 25% stronger than the 27 spline D/35 shafts, plus the C/8.25 has a pinion bearing that is about 1/4 inch larger in diameter than the D/35, the C/8.25 also has larger diameter axle tubes.
So yes it is an upgrade over the Dana 35 axle.
So yes it is an upgrade over the Dana 35 axle.
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