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Old Nov 14, 2015 | 07:03 PM
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So I want to lock my C8.25; I was thinking going with a OX locker. But my question is, is it worth locking the C8.25?? Or should I go to a d44 or 8.8? If someone has C8.25 locked what do u think about it? And what kind of locker do u have? Thanks!
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Old Nov 14, 2015 | 07:22 PM
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What is the biggest size of tire u plan to run?
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Old Nov 14, 2015 | 09:53 PM
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A built 8.25 with 29 spline shafts is as strong as a 44. Only downside is c clips. Disc brakes are far easier than on a 44. If you only plan to go to 35s I would stick with the 8.25 personally.
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Old Nov 14, 2015 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
What is the biggest size of tire u plan to run?
For now 35s. Right now I have 32s and I'll be buying 33s soon
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 12:09 AM
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I've been running 35s on my locked 8.25 (ARB) for about about a year now.
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 06:52 AM
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Where are all the threads of 8.25 blown up????/


Haven't seen one yet.
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 10:08 AM
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I run a Chy 8.25 29 spline with a Detroit Locker and run 33's/35's both on 2 sets of wheels never had an issue so far. If I ever decided to upgrade it would not be a D44 it would be a D60 at the least.
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 09:16 PM
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my 27 spl 8.25 is welded havnt managed to break it yet...
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 12:22 AM
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A 2000 Cherokee Sport, 29 spline 8.25 with the limited slip carrier. I run the Powertrax Lockright locker, http://www.powertrax.com/pdf/PowertraxCatalog.pdf.
I ran 31s for about two years and then 33s for almost two years and have recently moved up to 35s; no problems. The Chrysler 8.25 has a good reputation up through 35s.




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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ
I run a Chy 8.25 29 spline with a Detroit Locker and run 33's/35's both on 2 sets of wheels never had an issue so far. If I ever decided to upgrade it would not be a D44 it would be a D60 at the least.
Do you like the Detroit locker?
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Rockhead
A 2000 Cherokee Sport, 29 spline 8.25 with the limited slip carrier. I run the Powertrax Lockright locker, http://www.powertrax.com/pdf/PowertraxCatalog.pdf.
I ran 31s for about two years and then 33s for almost two years and have recently moved up to 35s; no problems. The Chrysler 8.25 has a good reputation up through 35s.
Looks good man, I wish I had a 2 door haha
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Jesus Fernando
Do you like the Detroit locker?

Yes it is the best quality full case auto locker.
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