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May 3, 2023 | 05:31 AM

#16

00t444e

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From: Southern OH

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0

I have seen Dana 35s break an axle shaft with stock tires. I wouldn't go any bigger than that if you plan on keeping it.

May 3, 2023 | 06:51 AM

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cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

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You'll be fine with the 35. .

May 3, 2023 | 07:17 AM

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vroomvroom

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From: North Carolina

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiser54

You'll be fine with the 35. .

I agree. People blow the axle strength thing out of proportion. Don't bounce it off rocks and don't go 55 mph into a curb and you'll be fine. Plenty of people have run 31s, 33s, even 35s... on a 27 spline Chrysler 8.25, on a 29 spline Chrysler 8.25, and on a Dana 35. Any of those is strong enough if you take care of it and have a little common sense.

May 3, 2023 | 07:54 AM

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Rogue4x4

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From: Blunt, South Dakota

Year: 97

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.6 stroker

Quote:

Originally Posted by HatonXJ

I've read over and over about the 8.25 and how everyone says the D35 isn't worth it but in what circumstances? I'm not intending on taking this jeep over the Rubicon trail. The purpose is mostly for my wife to drive to work in the snow, trips up to the cabin, hunting and occasionally taking the bass boat to the river. All these events would benefit from better brakes but I don't see how the D35 can't handle these events. I'm not planning on anything over 31 inch tires if I even go that far. What do you guys know that I don't?

You're fine. Just don't waste money on axle upgrades if you decide to make it a wheeling rig.

May 5, 2023 | 08:48 AM

#20

MrTodd

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From: San Antonio, Texas

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by HatonXJ

I have a 99 Cherokee with the Dana 35 and I'm looking to do a rear disc conversion. Most of the posts I find about this (if I can actually find one) are very old posts. Does anyone have either a full kit or a list of parts from donor vehicles to source from?

I've seen many websites that have kits but I have no way of knowing whether their replacement parts are proprietary through them or can be obtained from Napa/Autozone etc. Has anyone had any success with these kits?

I would start research here, with Dan H... He uses the components from a Dana 35 to his 8.25