Yea the 8.25 is usually the all around upgrade for the rear since they are pretty easy to find, with no work involved to fit the jeep. Compared to a 44 unless you have one already. Like bill said the 8.8 is a damn good axle but you gotta spend some money on it to make it fit. Plus the .75 narrow on each side but usually that isn't a big deal for most.

 

so since i have the 8.25 already when i upgrade i should just re-gear, instead of an axle swap?

 

Pretty much you can beef it up with alloy shafts and a truss .just for added protection


Dana 35 non c-clip - 27 spline, 1.18" diameter shafts, 7.58" ring gear, 2.62" axle tube - used 84-89

Dana 35 c-clip - 27 spline, 1.18" diameter shafts, 7.58" ring gear, 2.62" axle tube - used 90-01

Chrysler 8.25 - 27 spline, 1.17" diameter shafts, 8.25" ring gear, 3" axle tube - used 91-96

Chrysler 8.25 - 29 spline, 1.21" diameter shafts, 8.25" ring gear, 3" axle tube - used 97-01

Dana 44 non c-clip - 30 spline, 1.31" diameter shafts, 8.5" ring gear, 2.75" axle tube - used 87-89 on some (not all) XJs equipped with towing package.

So difference it 8.25 and 44. spline count 30 vs 29 , shaft size 1.21 vs 1.31 and ring gear 8.25 vs 8.50 and tube size 3 vs 2.75 both bolt ons.

More info on limits of each axle
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=101345

COT: Continuous output torque rating
MOT: Maximum output torque rating
Numbers from January edition of Fourwheeler, page 60.

Dana 35 rear axle COT: 870 MOT: 3480
Dana 44 rear axle COT: 1100 MOT: 4460
Ford 8.8 28spline COT: 1250 MOT: 4600
Ford 8.8 31spline COT: 1360 MOT: 5100
Dana60 semifloat COT: 1500 MOT: 5500

The 8.25 should fall between the 35 and 44. Since it a middle ish of the too axle.

 

Anyone want to hit the trails saturday? I was thinking cedro or puerco

 

I should of said something last Saturday.

 

I got 300 rounds of 7.62x39 ammo for 80 bucks shipped if anyone needs any.
http://www.sgammo.com/product/surplu...34-non-corrosi

Edit: Nevermind sold out.

 

I was going to but didnt have gas last weekend

 

Damn that's good deal. I'll have to bookmark that website and check back.

Went to the gun show last weekend and picked up a quad rail for my AK. Love the way it looks.

 

Yeah they went fast. I think I have the same rail.

 

Ah I hate you guys, I need to start building my collection. Sucks being a broke college kid lol.

 

Its expensive to try to start a collection these days. I don't have a lot of guns but IMO I would rather have a bigger bullet collection than gun collection.

 

Got the tire/wheel from curt thanks again. Nice to have a spare again. Thing is like brand new, I might try painting it to match

 

No, problem sorry it was a pain to finally get it to you.

 

No worries man

 

Any one want to do a front end conversion. Its white you just gotta pull the pass fender the driver and header panel are in the truck next to it. Better come get it before someone else does.