currently sitting on a 3" lift with 31s, looking to upgrade front and rear suspension to accommodate 35s (2" bb(maybe new shocks) and 2" shackle + some trimming), then of course hack n tap..

my question is i know the 8.25 is a good rear but can it take 4.88 gears? do i need a bigger carrier? or is it just worth it to get an 8.8 with 4.10s out of an exploder and weld the mounts on?

thanks
- mike

 

Yes, you won't regret it!

 

Subed

 

I have 4.88s and a locker in mine. I also trussed it and put rolled spline axles in.
I'd be more worried about the d30 in the front...

 

No carrier change needed for 8.25 30 ill need it

 

I'm thinking of going 44/8.8 but I do have a 8.25 27spline so I'm also wondering this, could save me some $$

 

nice that will save me from junkyard searching for exploders, thanks guys

 

do 4.88s not fit in a d30 carrier? or is it a strength issue? what would be a solid upgrade for the front that can take 4.88 gears?

 

For d30 you need a 3.73 up carrier.

 

488s will fit but need new carrier or one from 4cyl jeep with factory 4.10s

 

other than that the d30 is fine to run in the front? no need to upgrade the axle? this is my daily and im working on making it a decently build weekend warrior ha

 

Might wanna search thick gears if 488 is made no carrier change is required ..

 

carriers are cheap enough

 

35s on a stock Dana 30 is kind of pushing your luck with 4.88s.

 

D30 carrier is $50 or something. Rwkhaus has 4.88s on the cheap.