hey guys im looking at swapping my D35 for a 8.25. i was wondering besides Ubolts wat else would i need to get it in. im already planning on getting a diff cover and locking it. just wondering wat else i would need to complete it.

 

Ds the 35s longer than 8.25

 

ok thanks. im looking for one and buying hopefully when i get taxes back

 

Grab the one from the same vehicle as axles coming from not possible ?

 

Just finished my swap (was forced to cause I blew the the LSD out and it was rattling).

Are you lifted? You may need to swap driveshafts. The 8.25 has a shorter factory shaft but mine mated up perfect with the d35 shaft sitting on an RE 3.5 full spring.

Also you will lose ABS. I just cut the wires up by the body and called it done. (Still need to pull fuses/relays to turn off the dash light)

 

Start soaking bolts right now in rust penetrating oil, they can turn into a real nasty chore otherwise, trust me I know.

 

yeh i have a custom 3.5 inch lift put it on in october. runnings 31's

 

May I ask what is custom about it?

 

Home brew or pieced together?

 

You should be ok leaving the driveshaft and just replacing the axle then.

I'll 2nd the fact that soaking bolts is critical. I prefer PB Blaster but I'm sure others work fine.

Also, my parking brake connection/splitter (not sure of technical name) was seized. Used an adjustable wrench to grab the body of the splitter and then a closed end wrench on the nut with a second wrench looped on the end of the first for leverage.

 

piieced together.

 

Ah. I thought you made your parts or something neat like that.

 

nope lol.