Lookin into changing my gears but I found a set of axles the specs are front D30 trutrac limited slip 4.56 gears, rear is a D35 with superior 35 kit Detroit locker 4.56 gears. I know ill save on just getting the axle but I just want to make sure I'm not doing the wrong thing. Should I rebuild my current axle or swap them out with the ones I found? Any thoughts on this anyone? Thanks

 

The Dana turdy5 is a turd. Dont waste your money on it.

 

What size tires do you have?

How much do they want for the axles?

How aggressively do you wheel?


the c8.25 is way better than a d35

 

For both 850 but I maybe talk him down to 750. I really only wheeled on the beach. Tryin to hit the woody with no problem( no worries if it could do it) 33 x 12.5 r 15 bfgoodies mud terr.

 

a super35 kit has axle shafts the same diameter as a dana 44

but, you still only have a 7.5" ring gear which is now the weak link in that axle.


BUT, on 33's that axle will hold up just fine.

i think the price is worth it, the super35 kit by itself is around 1100 if i remember right.

 

For the price i agree. You arent rock crawling on 35s+ A super D35 will handle it fine.

 

I agree. For your situation those axles will be fine. Plus at that price its a good upgrade. Just make sure you inspect the axles thoroughly. Also consider a truss if I doesn't have it.

 

I know looks can be deceiving how do I really inspect it the guy said their still on the jeep to check out. But u know people can set it up to work at the time but after I run it problems could start happening

 

When they are removed you can check for bad seals then pull the covers and inspect all of the internals

 

Got to agree, it isn't the axle shafts diameter that is the problem, it is the small ring and pinion gears, plus the puny axle tubes that causes gear deflection and broken shafts, lockers, and ring and pinions.

 

While normally I do subscribe to this same line of thinking, Hes not rock crawling and even if he was. I know a guy whos been running a D35 LOCKED on 33s for 15 years now and never broken a shaft. Personally I wouldn't do that but 33s open, super 35. It could do it. Would I spend money on it? No.

For the money I'd rather just pick up an 8.25 and call it a day. Just as strong as what the OP mentioned and will be cheaper. Axles are 150$ at my Upull it.

 

Thanks guy it's helping me figure out which route to go. Learning a lot from the post that are up still doing research. Any other advice appreciated on the subject.

 

It already has a Detroit Locker. Not a trivial consideration. Also re-geared so likely the aftermarket gears are better than stock. It's a long-shot that a stock C8.25 is going to better that the "built" D35 he's looking at. Given just 1 of the upgrades it has I wouldn't say that but it sounds like it has every upgrade possible.

 

I would buy them. Yea everyone hates 35's but I see rigs crawling with super 35's, lockers around here. And we have some rough terrain, so you would be alright on them.

 

Agreed, it can be done.

As for the built D35 matching the C8.25, I agree its probably close to it, 27 spline anyway. But you can still upgrade the 8.25 with a detroit and matching gears and it'll be stronger. Especially if you got chromoly shafts for it.