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Mar 30, 2013 | 10:54 PM

jmarks93

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From: Manahawkin New Jersey

Year: 1996

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Driveshaft questions

I got an 8.25 rear for 100$ and wanna swap it into my jeep that has the Dana 35,I was told the 35 rear drive shaft will not work with the 8.25 rear unless I'm lifted 4+". Does anyone know if that is true or know how I can get around buying a different shaft

Mar 30, 2013 | 10:58 PM

Jamison

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Why not just get a JY shaft from an XJ with a 8.25?

Mar 30, 2013 | 10:58 PM

jmarks93

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamison

Why not just get a JY shaft from an XJ with a 8.25?

I'm not trying to spend anymore money on it you know

Mar 31, 2013 | 12:11 AM

wiggles

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You could get it shortened but that will be more than a jy shaft

Mar 31, 2013 | 08:02 AM

cruiser54

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Mine worked fine with a 3" lift.

Mar 31, 2013 | 08:39 AM

jmarks93

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I'm only on 2". Want to put the axle in soon but I don't wanna mess up my transfer case

Mar 31, 2013 | 11:44 AM

Rock Toy

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Pull the driveshaft and measure the distance from your T case to the Dana 35 pinion. Then install the C8.25 and measure from the T case to the 8.25 pinion. That will give you the actual difference, if your driveshaft will work great, if not junk yard shaft will be the cheapest way to go.