Could this be a rare find with a Dana44 rear axle? If so I'll take it.
I'm pretty certain that only the American version from 87-88 have the Dana44 but I know of some import heavy duty application Cherokees from 89 that also had them.
Please let me know what rear axle is in this unit, and also is it 2 door or 4 door?
Ya there's no way to keep your tire on if you break an axle shaft....well not "No way" but it takes some doing with a large log or highlift and straps and or rope.....it's really not pretty.
Good chance then it has the upgraded 29 spline axles which makes it worth swapping. Only real issue with the C8.25....it's still a C-clip axle like the turdy5.
Do you know what year the Chrysler 8.25 came out of?
If it's pre 97 you're wasting your time and money as it's only marginally stronger than the Dana turdy5 and only stronger because the housing is 1/4 bigger. The axle shafts are still only 27 spline and you are not reducing any risk by switching. Most people that blow up 35s are people who are heavy on the skinny pedal, if you know how to pick a line and ease over obstacles it should never grenade on you, even with a set of 35" tires. I know a handful of finesse wheelers who have run 35" tires on a Dana35 for years with no issues. If you are not a finesse wheeler the Chrysler rear end isn't going to help you much anyways. This is all just personal experience and my own opinion.
It won't be a 44 with 3.07 gearing. Thanks for the info.
Could this be a rare find with a Dana44 rear axle? If so I'll take it.
I'm pretty certain that only the American version from 87-88 have the Dana44 but I know of some import heavy duty application Cherokees from 89 that also had them.
Please let me know what rear axle is in this unit, and also is it 2 door or 4 door?
Ya there's no way to keep your tire on if you break an axle shaft....well not "No way" but it takes some doing with a large log or highlift and straps and or rope.....it's really not pretty.
Good chance then it has the upgraded 29 spline axles which makes it worth swapping. Only real issue with the C8.25....it's still a C-clip axle like the turdy5.
Do you know what year the Chrysler 8.25 came out of?
If it's pre 97 you're wasting your time and money as it's only marginally stronger than the Dana turdy5 and only stronger because the housing is 1/4 bigger. The axle shafts are still only 27 spline and you are not reducing any risk by switching. Most people that blow up 35s are people who are heavy on the skinny pedal, if you know how to pick a line and ease over obstacles it should never grenade on you, even with a set of 35" tires. I know a handful of finesse wheelers who have run 35" tires on a Dana35 for years with no issues. If you are not a finesse wheeler the Chrysler rear end isn't going to help you much anyways. This is all just personal experience and my own opinion.