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Dana 35 vs Chrysler 8.25" (C-Clips)
- Thread starter Ulver44
- Start date
I see. Well, searching 8.25 doesn't result in any matches for whatever reason. Maybe my computer is messed up. Alternatively, I could just be slow. lol :helpme:
srmitchell
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Mckinleyville (Humboldt) CA
Every thread with the phrase "my dana 35" should end in- Swap that sh**.
Ok, a quick (not advanced) search worked. In reference to the 8.25" axle I found, "you'll snap the shaft before you screw up anything to do with the c-clip."
So case closed then guess. I'll be looking for a local 29 spline 8.25".
scottmcneal
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- not here
Some D35's have c clips too..So yes you can lose the axle..They have some pics of guy that use there hi-lift jack an straps to hold the tire and axle in place..Good tie downs and grease will get you out to the road..HTH..
Jeepm@n
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Northern, WI
Put on rear discs and you won't lose your rear axle shaft when the c-clip breaks.
I was going to keep drum brakes because I wanted to keep the factory e-brake setup.
I had assumed any e-brake setup with discs would be costly or require some fabrication or pain in my ass parts gathering.
Anyways, I wont be going larger than 33's with a locker so hopefully c-clip failure on an 8.25" will be unlikely in my case.
Would like to see a picture of that! I have an 89 so my D35 shouldn't have c-clips. Though it sounds like either my pinion or axle bearing is making noise and the brakes need replacing so I was going to swap soon.
Ok, maybe I need to do some searching then. Real quick though, did 8.25"s ever come with discs? I thought everyone swapped in 8.8"s for discs, which required perch welding - something I'm not equipped to do just yet.
- Location
- Rainy side of Washington
8.25s on Liberties had an option for rear discs I believe. I'm not entirely sure on that - check your local junkyard.
8.8s are great for a variety of reasons, including disc brakes standard after 95 or 96, but yeah, perch welding is required.
8.8s are great for a variety of reasons, including disc brakes standard after 95 or 96, but yeah, perch welding is required.
