Pre-97 Chrysler 8.25 vs. D35 - Thoughts?
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Pre-97 Chrysler 8.25 vs. D35 - Thoughts?
I have a 98 cherokee lifted 4.5 inches and running 31s. I may go up to 33's as some point, but the jeep is very capable as is. I live in Denver and the Jeep is pretty pitiful going up i-70 into the mountains. I'd like to regear, but its very expensive ($500 for parts + labor).
So, I've got a line on a 1994 4 cylinder Cherokee for $400. My plan is to yank the transfer case, transmission, front DS, and axles. The axles are a D30/C8.25 with STOCK 4.10's. I'll use those and sell the rest of the parts.
Am I crazy for considering this? It seems like a better option than trying to regear a D30 and D35 - especially since the D35 is a turd.
So, I've got a line on a 1994 4 cylinder Cherokee for $400. My plan is to yank the transfer case, transmission, front DS, and axles. The axles are a D30/C8.25 with STOCK 4.10's. I'll use those and sell the rest of the parts.
Am I crazy for considering this? It seems like a better option than trying to regear a D30 and D35 - especially since the D35 is a turd.
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One thing nobody is talking about is the ABS system. 8.25 does not have ABS but the D35 does and your vehicle might have it. If you do have ABS its another situation you need to think about.
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I'm aware of the ABS issue. Can anyone say if it will trip a CEL or will there just be a ABS light.
I would be bummed about a CEL but could live with an ABS light.
The brakes aren't good enough for ABS to be an issue anyway.
I would be bummed about a CEL but could live with an ABS light.
The brakes aren't good enough for ABS to be an issue anyway.
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Only difference between the pre '97 8.25 and a D35 is the tube size. Less chance of deflection with the larger housing 8.25. But still weak 27 spline shafts. I would get it, maybe toss in a locker. If you regear down the road you can get 29 shafts and carrier to swap in as well since they're interchangeable
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Only difference between the pre '97 8.25 and a D35 is the tube size. Less chance of deflection with the larger housing 8.25. But still weak 27 spline shafts. I would get it, maybe toss in a locker. If you regear down the road you can get 29 shafts and carrier to swap in as well since they're interchangeable
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