Dan91

Ok, so I know that it's common to shave the lip off of an 8.25 axle for like .5" extra clearance. Is there any good reason that I cant go a bit further like in a 14 bolt shave? (Like in the link) http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/jeep-...clearance.html My end goal is running 35s locked. Axle will be trussed.

SeriousOffroad

The 14bt shave is doable because the center section is massive. I would not recommend doing the same to the 8.25"

Dan91

Ah yeah, makes sense. But wouldn't a truss make up for the lost strength? Or is it moreso the issue of gear deflection in the housing?

SeriousOffroad

Both actually.

mr white

There really isnt' much to shave on the 8.25. You'd spend a ****load of time and work and money shaving off MAYBE an inch.

93XJake

This is probably a noob question: does trussing an axle prevent or reduce axle wrap?

SeriousOffroad

No.

93XJake

Thanks. sorry if this seemed like thread-jacking