alright, need a newer rear axle. I really want a D44 but they are becoming harder and harder to find. Plus getting a D44 would mean regearing(i have the shitty 3.07). so i was reading and i found that newer C 8.25 have 29 spline axles and i belive my D35( 1987) has 27 splines. and the D44 has something like 30??? obviously the D44 would be my best choice but. how would a newer 29 spline chrysler 8.25 from a manual trans xj with 3.07 gears hold up to 31s and a auto locker? worth it or not?

oh yea, cash is finally starting to come in(found a job reffin football and bball will start soon), but most D44s are going for around 400+regearing the front axle to match the ratio, which wouldnt be a bad thing....what do yall think?? :confused:

I say 8.8. Erik? :confused: :wave:

i say do what your heart tells you if you feel you need the 44 then go that way if you dont need the beef then well i dont have much experiance but i would say the 8.8 or the 8.25 would be fine, just my little bit of cents

I say 8.8. Erik? :confused: :wave:
one of the better ideas I've heard out of you :D :yay:

A C8.25 would be a decent upgrade, as long as it has the 29 spline shafts. A F8.8 would also be a good idea, but will require welding the spring perces on top of the axle, but thats not a big deal for you. :)

Check this.....http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7930873822&category=33728

I hope that works.

I say 8.8. Erik? :confused: :wave:


oooh yea forgot about that sucker. Supposed to be as strong or stronger than the D44 correct? plus its got discs...mmmm :)

does anyone know what else would need to be done to this thing to get it all hooked up besides new spring perches? such as brake lines and E-brake lines?? ive also heard welding the axle tubes to the housing since they like to get twisted around.

found a web site with a writeup of what someone did to fit the 8.8 in their YJ. Seems like a lot of work. new spring perches, new shock mounts(XJ has a shock on both the front and back of the axle), driveshaft adapter for the pinion, brake lines and e-brake lines need to be fixed to fit, cost him about 400+tax bucks with a lmited slip and 4.10 gears. plus another 250 or so for misc stuff. final price was around $700

if i could find one without a limited slip and with 4.10s that would be nice, hopefully save some money.

if you can weld, it is a simple swap.
on the yj, i used the stock spring plates, and moved them where i needed them
pretty easy. made some shock mounts for about 2 bucks, and used the ford brake line with no adapters ;)
it is a really easy install on a yj. i dont know much about xj's but i couldnt imagine it would be much harder.
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shop around for the 8.8
the 4.10 variety is the most expensive. if you are going to regear to something other than what is available in a stock 8.8, then dont get the 4.10 ;)
you'll be paying more for nothing.
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alright 8.8 it is. Any idea on the price of one without a limited slip, in any ratio...i prefer 4.10 as of now. since i nead to reagear anyway, gas milage is pretty crappy with 31s and 3.07s

what kind of adapter do i need for a stock driveshaft to work with it?