Dana 35 to 8.25 swap
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Year: 1999
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When doing this swap its a good idea to upgrade the rear drum brakes to discs and a member here Big Davis sells a used complete kit to do so using all factory ZJ parts a mid 90's V-8 setup, very reasonable.
You can PM him here for more info. both of these rear/brakes are really nice upgrades.
You can PM him here for more info. both of these rear/brakes are really nice upgrades.
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May as well throw on a longer brakeline while you're at it, I have a YJ rear line on mine, I've heard a Dakota rear line is about 6" longer while the YJ line is about 3" longer, bolts right up and is only like $25 at the parts store. Good way to make sure you don't blow out the line while offroad to accommodate for your lift.
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Also if you have ABS you'll need to pull the fuses and relays which you can find in the owners manual where they are so you don't get a check engine light after you cut the wires. Chrysler 8.25s don't have abs.
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Get 4 of these, I have them. If they're too long cut them shorter once installed.
Get 4 of these, I have them. If they're too long cut them shorter once installed.
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If I remember correctly any year 8.25 can be put under any XJ. Its a direct bolt in. Just make sure to get the same gear ratio. I know most are 3.55 but you never know. Just like others have said, go for the later 8.25, its 29 spline. You SHOULD get new u-bolts, its not necessary, but its a very good idea. Im still rocking used u-bolts.
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