worknprogress90

who has a welded rear and how well has it held up? i thought about welding my 8.8 up its street and trail. have had welded rears in s-10s but not a cherokee with a big rear. so only people that have welded rears chimme in

cherokee90

i have had 2 welded rearends, both were dana35... the first was in my 88 comanche with 32 bfg m/t it broke after 3 wheeling trips. my current 96 xj that has a welded dana35 with 33 goodyear mtr's and i beat the living crap out of it trying to break the 35 so i can swap in a 8.25 but it wont break. if you have a ford 8.8 your going to be fine as long as your not running massive tires.

stang65

ive had three welded rearends all 8.25s the first one the person that welded it didnt prep it right and the spiders blew up the 2nd the Pinion broke, in its deffence i was doing 2nd gear burn outs with 33x12.5 on 15x10 steel wheels.

Lowrange2

An 8.8 will be fine welded. Tho, I'd prefer a mini spool over welding it anyday.

xjmarc

I ran welded in my yotas and my 60 is welded but doesn't see any street time. Not the greatest for everyday driving but I know lots who run them on DDs.

mrfajita

If it sees street, lockers are cheaper than tires.

Ianf406

X2... It is not that fun driving around on the street either. I have seen them come apart... not a good time. I would also go with a locker.

worknprogress90

ok guys thanks for the input