cherokee_mud_digger

so i am going to regear my dana35 soon and will be putting stronger axles in it also, what do i need for my ring and pinion? or do i just swap them out and am good to go?

89EugeneXJ

Are you regearing the front as well?

cherokee_mud_digger

yeah, figured the process would be the same in the front

cherokee_mud_digger

i would get a beefier axle, but nobody around where i live is selling any, i want a 8.8 or 8.25

Jeepineasy

Unless you already have the parts I wouldn't waste the money on the d35. But if you already did

You need
A press
Rachet
Torqe wrench
And a tool to measure backlash

cherokee_mud_digger

havent wasted any money yet lol im afraid of 35's but i cant find any other axles, my boss has a dana 60HD and dana 40 he would sell me for 450$ their fullsize axles, could i make them work?

89EugeneXJ

^^This, as far as tools. You'll need a yoke holder and a dial caliper too. Brake cleaner, shop rags, transmission assembly lube, and gear oil. A buddy to help is always a good thing too

I'm currently in the process of re-gearing mine axles (D30, 8.25). I have the front done and the rear starting to go back together.

cherokee_mud_digger

awesome, still want to get my d35 gone though...

89EugeneXJ

Start with that then. Don't waste time or money on something you're just getting rid of any way.

If you can find an 8.25 out of a cherokee, it's a direct bolt in (may have to adjust driveshaft length, can't remember). If you get a 8.8 that wasn't in a cherokee already, then you'll have to cut off all the mounts and perches, then weld on everything to fit under the cherokee. I know there are some companies that sell the mount and perch kit, but you'd have to weld them on or have a shop weld them on.

cherokee_mud_digger

alright cool, ill keep my eye out for a while and if i cant find anything decent ill get my d35 upgraded, i dont do hard enough wheeling to break it anyways i just want that peace of mind. what do i need the press for?

89EugeneXJ

I ran my D35 on 32's for a long time before I stumbled across the 8.25. Got it because it was a decent deal and basic swap.

You'll have to press bearings off and on. It's also a good idea to keep the old ones (as long as you don't trash em pulling them off) so you can grind them out just a tiny bit to use as set up bearings.

cherokee_mud_digger

alright cool ill just buy new bearings

fritzthekatt

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