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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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I wasn't planning on going bigger than 32's, with just some light wheelin.
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Is the D35 really that much of a POS? Junk yards have been picked clean in my area, so a D44 is pretty much out of the question and I don't have the time for an 8.8 swap.
or just grab a 29 spline c8.25 from a 97-01 XJ. Bolt in swap (just make sure it has the same gear ratio). Very close to the strength of a d44 or F8.8, and good for 35" tires.
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or just grab a 29 spline c8.25 from a 97-01 XJ. Bolt in swap (just make sure it has the same gear ratio).
Der der der, I brain farted on that one.
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564

or just grab a 29 spline c8.25 from a 97-01 XJ. Bolt in swap (just make sure it has the same gear ratio). Very close to the strength of a d44 or F8.8, and good for 35" tires.
Do 27 and 29 splines use identical drive shafts?
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Do 27 and 29 splines use identical drive shafts?
Yes. The only difference is the carrier and shafts.
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 08:19 PM
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Yes.
Sweetness. That was already the way i was leaning since ill never run anything bigger than 35s.
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 08:21 PM
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I'll probably have to expand my search. Last time I went to the JY near my house, there were 3 XJ's and neither had axles.
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Originally Posted by theyammieguy
I'll probably have to expand my search. Last time I went to the JY near my house, there were 3 XJ's and neither had axles.
Or check craigslist.
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I'll probably have to expand my search. Last time I went to the JY near my house, there were 3 XJ's and neither had axles.
forums and local groups are good places to get axles, especially stock ones. Check the classified posts you might get lucky. Expect to pay about $125 for a complete stock axle, more if it has upgrades.
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Can I assume YJ's used the 8.25? I'm in a local Jeep group here in Houston and it pretty much consists of Wrangler people.
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Can I assume YJ's used the 8.25? I'm in a local Jeep group here in Houston and it pretty much consists of Wrangler people.
No. They used 35s.
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Can I assume YJ's used the 8.25? I'm in a local Jeep group here in Houston and it pretty much consists of Wrangler people.
they did not. Only cherokee's and liberty's. And you don't want the liberty ones (coil sprung)
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Ok. Damn, I'm beginning to love this forum. Great info. I think I'm going to head to the JY this weekend. I'm also on the hunt for a roof rack. Mine did not come with one from the factory.
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Originally Posted by theyammieguy
Ok. Damn, I'm beginning to love this forum. Great info. I think I'm going to head to the JY this weekend. I'm also on the hunt for a roof rack. Mine did not come with one from the factory.
What is your gear ratio?

d35 may need pinion bearing http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/3546244984.html

Awesome parts including built rear d44 if you have the $ http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/3544214520.html

HD diff covers http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/3515624790.html

Another d44 http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/3518237862.html
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Originally Posted by theyammieguy
Can I assume YJ's used the 8.25? I'm in a local Jeep group here in Houston and it pretty much consists of Wrangler people.
Well... say goodbye to any hope of finding a HP D30

Originally Posted by dukie564
they did not. Only cherokee's and liberty's. And you don't want the liberty ones (coil sprung)
However, the Liberty C8.25 has disc brakes on some models 29 spline shafts too, so if you find them in a JY you can pinch those parts



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