xjmuddigger

well i got the dana 35 with posi trac,and i was wonderin if it would be cheaper to just replace the axle shafts and what not or just buyin a C8.25?

99xj4dr

I would get the 8.25 if it was me

rweaver138

i will never condone the use of a dana 35

xjmuddigger

could a 8.25 out of and xj work in mine? i think so but im not 100%

rweaver138

as long as its the same gear ratio it is complete bolt-in

you may need the driveshaft from the vehicle with the 8.25

xjmuddigger

ok cool,thanks,i reckon ima start searchin,whats to much to spend on one? i dont wanna get ripped off

99xj4dr

Look into a junkyard they are ez to find in the 97+ xj

red97cherokeewithsunroof

as opposed to?

i have the D35

rweaver138

i've seen people try getting like $200 for them. but honestly, i wouldnt pay over $100. $150 max if it had new brakes or something

just make sure you get one from a 97+ so its a 29 spline

99xj4dr

That's y I told him to look at the 97+

rweaver138

i would replace it with an 8.25 or a d44. dana 35's have an awful proven track record (i wont get into that now, you can search the interwebs and find plenty of d35 hate threads yourself)

for anyone who actually wheels its only a matter of time before the 35 takes a ****.

rweaver138

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The Black

http://www.car-part.com/

I found my 8.25 this way. I payed 200.00. I got it from a 4cyl. XJ because it had the 4.10 gear ratio that I wanted. My 97 had the dana 35 and a SYE running a 4.5" lift so I had to use a front driveshaft to get the correct length because the 8.25 is a little closer to the transfer case yoke than the 35. Your not running a lift so I am not sure if you will need to change driveshafts or not. hope this helps.

The Black

All the junkyards where I live ask 250 to 300 for an 8.25. and 400 for 8.8's. So I was happy to pay the 200 for an already regeared axle.

rweaver138

damn those are some high prices. different areas demand different money.