Dana35 vs the 8 1/4
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X2- the 8.25 is much stronger then a Dana 35. The 29 spline will version will easily handle 33's locked up,heck one of the guys I wheel with has a 29 spline with a Detroit and 35's and he hasn't had a problem. Not saying its bulletproof by any means but its a big upgrade from a 35
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Originally Posted by wades 95 xj sport
So the Dana 35 has the 29 spline count and the 8 1/4 has the 27? I was changing out my rear diff gasket today and found out that I had the 8 1/4 rear end
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Originally Posted by wades 95 xj sport
Ok so the 8 1/4 with the 27 spline count is still pretty tough?
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Originally Posted by wades 95 xj sport
Ok so the 8 1/4 with the 27 spline count is still pretty tough?
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The axle tubes, and ring and pinion are larger and the differential housing is also stronger.
The C/8.25 with 27 spline axles are easily upgraded to the 29 spline version.
All that is needed are the shafts and a 29 spline carrier. ( or 29 spline full carrier locker )
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