CSaddict
 
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Post by CSaddict on Dec 20, 2006 21:42:19 GMT -5
I have a buddy that just got a 96 XJ for next to free that has some damage. He said we can swap rear axles if I want. I have the craptastic D35 and his has a 8.25 Chrysler (He said no ABS,I will have to check). Same gears I'm guessing. I haven't checked yet... Its a 4.0l with an auto so I figure its 3.55's like mine. Shouldn't take long to swap but is it worth doing? Free is free. Its a better axle but worth the effort?
Thanks for any opinions.
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Post by Buffalo Phil on Dec 20, 2006 21:44:28 GMT -5
Just make sure of the spline count, weather it be 29 spline or 27. I was told the 27 spline is about as useful as the D35, while the 29 spline is a step under the D44. Only problem with the Crystler 8.25 is aftermarket stuff for it, there isn't a whole lot compared to the D44.
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Post by HeavyMetal on Dec 20, 2006 21:46:03 GMT -5
phil is right for the most part
chances are best that its a 27 spline 8.25 (pre-1997 xj), which isnt the greatest thing, mildly better than a d35, if anything the housing is much better. all depends on what you plan to do with it, and yeah its gonna have 3.55s
benefit to work factor it may not be worth the time IMO
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Post by CSaddict on Dec 20, 2006 21:48:12 GMT -5
I was actually planning on an LSD 8.8 swap with discs. I know the width is an issue.
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Post by HeavyMetal on Dec 20, 2006 21:49:41 GMT -5
width isnt that big a deal, not much at all, any less backspaced wheels or spacers would solve that,
if youre doin an 8.8 just wait on that, 27 spline 8.25 aint worth the time
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Post by CSaddict on Dec 20, 2006 21:56:05 GMT -5
Thanks for the response. I was going to look into buying the 8.8 the first week of Jan.
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Post by Buffalo Phil on Dec 20, 2006 22:00:21 GMT -5
Cool deal man.
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Post by heapxj on Dec 21, 2006 3:01:04 GMT -5
Oh boy , here we go with c clip axles again. Get a 44, the 8.8 is just a pain in the ass everyway you look at it. From making new spring perches and shock mounts, to the flange yoke bullsh*t and the width issue, it's a waste of time. You know why...........IT'S C CLIPPED BY NATURE!!!!!!!!! Also it's more expensive to build. "Oh but some have disc brakes" ......FU*K THAT! " And the tubes are a tiny bit bigger" ........BLOW ME!
Sorry to vent.
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Post by CSaddict on Dec 21, 2006 8:21:49 GMT -5
How do you really feel?
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Post by heapxj on Dec 21, 2006 15:04:16 GMT -5
I don't recall. I was kinda half in the shoot when I wrote that.
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Post by Queery Adams on Dec 21, 2006 15:04:20 GMT -5
i agree with heap
buy his 44 housing for dirt cheap and build on that
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Post by heapxj on Dec 21, 2006 15:05:25 GMT -5
Someone is coming here tonight for it. It's going in a YJ he said.
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Post by KtmRacer419 on Dec 21, 2006 17:06:03 GMT -5
word on the street is Halls junkyard in Scituate Rhode Island has 2 xj44's at the moment.
he charges $250 each from drum to drum. 200 if he is in a good mood
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Post by trumbulljeeper on Dec 21, 2006 17:14:26 GMT -5
yea 8.8's are a bit harder to set up at the beginning, but its a larger ring gear, bigger tubes, disk brakes, and for an extra $500 u can make it as strong as a d60
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Post by King Ricer™ on Dec 21, 2006 20:32:14 GMT -5
well if you decide to jsut toss teh 8 1/4 in there since its free i have a spare set of shafts that you can have. also it is plenty stong for smaller size tires i ran the crap out of mine on 32's. even broke a driveshaft but the axle held up fine.
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