Dana 35 vs chrysler 8.25
07-13-2012, 09:21 PM
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Chrysler 8.25 is stronger than the 35. I have seen guys run 35s on the 8.25, just have to upgrade it a bit.
07-13-2012, 10:37 PM
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lots of guys choose to beat the D35 till it breaks. plenty of guys on 33's with D35. but they all have swap plans
I'd run 33's on a 29 spline 8.25. people build it to handle 35" tires but I'd rather put money in an 8.8 instead
I'd run 33's on a 29 spline 8.25. people build it to handle 35" tires but I'd rather put money in an 8.8 instead
07-13-2012, 10:39 PM
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D35 is a good boat anchor, I broke 2 of them in my wranglers
Snapped a shaft in my 2.5L TJ with open diff on 33's on the street. Upgraded to a 8.8
On my YJ I bent the housing an snapped both shafts at once Locked on 33's with a 4 banger . It was replaced with an XJ D44 with a 35spline arb and 35 spilne dutchman axleshafts
I feel safe running upto a 35 on a 29 spline 8.25 aslong as the shafts are upgraded
Snapped a shaft in my 2.5L TJ with open diff on 33's on the street. Upgraded to a 8.8
On my YJ I bent the housing an snapped both shafts at once Locked on 33's with a 4 banger . It was replaced with an XJ D44 with a 35spline arb and 35 spilne dutchman axleshafts
I feel safe running upto a 35 on a 29 spline 8.25 aslong as the shafts are upgraded
07-14-2012, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
lots of guys choose to beat the D35 till it breaks. plenty of guys on 33's with D35. but they all have swap plans
I'd run 33's on a 29 spline 8.25. people build it to handle 35" tires but I'd rather put money in an 8.8 instead
I'd run 33's on a 29 spline 8.25. people build it to handle 35" tires but I'd rather put money in an 8.8 instead
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07-14-2012, 08:11 AM
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I guess if you already have an 8.8 and you've already cut off the old parts, welded on the new, and have it all prepped to go under your Jeep...OK, go for it.
But, if you already have an 8.25, all you need are the upgraded axles (~$225, and your old ones become your spares) and your locker and you are set.
My $.02
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