jdf2010

so i have been wanting to swap out my d35 for either a chrysler 8.25 or a ford 8.8, but i cant seem to find a 8.25 for a decent price, so i think im going to do the 8.8 swap, but i have some questions, i know what all is needed to do it but is it worth it or should i just wait until i can find an 8.25?

Z71Gladiator

The 8.8 is much stronger than the 8.25. I have heard that it is stronger than the d44 for the XJ too but don't know personally.

All depends on what you want to do with your jeep and how much time you want to spend on the axle swap.

I think the 8.8 you can find cheaper than the 8.25 because they are so easy to find too.

You also would get disk brakes with the 8.8 where you wouldn't with the 8.25.

IMO if you are going to swap and know what you are doing or have someone who knows what they are doing then I would go with the 8.8. But that is just IMO.

jdf2010

thank you for helping me with my question, and yeah i can find an 8.8 pretty cheap, and there are alot of good things about buying one like you said disk brakes, and alot stronger, i think ill go with the 8.8. thanks

N20jeep

8.8 is well worth it, MUCH stronger than the 8.25

cut off all the old brackets on the axle, and weld these on in the correct places


here is everything you would need for the swap
shock mounts
http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/Sky-Mfg-Universal-Fit-Lower-Shock-Mount-p-19074.html

leaf spring mounts and bolts
https://ballisticfabrication.3dcartstores.com/Leaf-Spring-Conversion-Kit_p_1699.html

jdf2010

thanks, so im guessing you have done this swap was it very hard to do.

pitbulld45

I did the swap and it was easy to do.

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