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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 02:38 PM
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My 01 cherokee has a D35 but im upgrading to the C8.25. So my question is will my D35 driveshaft work with the C8.25? My jeep has stock suspension.
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 03:36 PM
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The D35 has a shorter pinion than the C8.25 and D44, and has a 1" longer driveshaft to accomodate. If you are lifted then you might be alright, otherwise you will need a shorter driveshaft.
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 04:01 PM
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Get the correct shaft.
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 10:44 PM
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Ok will do. Thanks
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 10:54 PM
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Damn wish I knew this before I snagged my D44. At least I haven't put it in yet.
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Old Oct 22, 2015 | 03:25 PM
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wouldn't an SYE help out here? IIRC, had to lengthen my stock shaft
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Old Oct 22, 2015 | 07:29 PM
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Lift height was not stated so it's unknown if an SYE is needed or already installed.
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
Lift height was not stated so it's unknown if an SYE is needed or already installed.
Yes it was:

My 01 cherokee has a D35 but im upgrading to the C8.25. So my question is will my D35 driveshaft work with the C8.25? My jeep has stock suspension.

Have another cup of coffee Frank.
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 08:37 AM
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Beer...better make that a beer.
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
Beer...better make that a beer.
or six.
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
Beer...better make that a beer.
Breakfast of champions..........
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Old Nov 6, 2015 | 10:18 AM
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Will a drive shaft out of a 94 or 91 checkee with a c8.25 fit my 01 cherokee with a 2000 c8.25 in it?
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Yes.
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Old Nov 6, 2015 | 11:36 AM
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Great thanks
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Old Nov 6, 2015 | 01:32 PM
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95- and 96+ had different main shaft on the rear of the transfer case. The later models are about 1.25" shorter than earlier models (if all other factors are the same). The earlier will install but might be too long and bottom out if the jeep isn't lifted over stock.

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