matix

if i put a d44 or 8.25 or 8.8? which are the easiest to swap? but either have abs right? is it a big deal to not have it? or is it a complete no no to lock up my d35?

jeepxj19

Both are direct bolt ins, the 8.25 doednt have abs, idk about the d44 but the only thing that will happen if u get rid of abs is ur abs light in ur dash might come on, and if it does just pull apart the dash and remove the light, u can put a locker in ur d35 its not like it hasnt been done, if u plan on running larger tires tho and heavy wheeling tge 8.25 will be good but the ford 8.8 is the best option but that requires some fab work

jeepxj19

Both are direct bolt ins, the 8.25 doednt have abs, idk about the d44 but the only thing that will happen if u get rid of abs is ur abs light in ur dash might come on, and if it does just pull apart the dash and remove the light, u can put a locker in ur d35 its not like it hasnt been done, if u plan on running larger tires tho and heavy wheeling tge 8.25 will be good but the ford 8.8 is the best option but that requires some fab work

matix

with no abs in the back will it be a big change or it doesnt really matteR?

jeepxj19

U wont even notice it, abs sucks off road anyways

matix

and say if i want to run 33s and will wheel it average once a week hard? the d35 locked will hold for a while? or just find a 8.25 and dont worry about it?

jeepxj19

33s would be the biggest id run with a d35, if u plan on going bigger and doing alot of hard wheeling go with a 8.25

matix

i would like to just lock the rear d35, but how much lift to clear 33s u think? i got 7 inches to the bottom of the flare

jeepxj19

U can run 33s with 3-3.5" of lift and trim, 4.5"+ will clear 33s fine

matix

so lock the d35 and get 33s i think will be good enough for what ill use it for. ill have to find some used ones cause i dont want to buy new ones

jeepxj19

Yea, ull also need to regear. Check craiglist for tires, dont get anything with uneven wear or dry rot

matix

im in manitoba there isnt really craigslist here. tires will be hard to find i think

matix

regear to what? how much that cost?

matix

there is not alot for 33s here. there is 4 brand new duratracs for 900. they a good tire? but ill need to find rims.

jeepxj19

I wouldnt spend more then 400 for used tires unless they have 90%0 tread or more, and to regear ur looking at around 400$ for front and rear. unless u find them used, im not sure on the ratio u need tho wirh 33s