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xjndmud
June 20th, 2003, 04:51
just how strong is the 8.25?
Ghost
June 20th, 2003, 06:12
Just a hair under the D44! Stop your whining and get a lock right!
Ghost
June 20th, 2003, 06:17
It's just a hair under the D44 so quit your bitchin and go get a lock right already! LOL!
xjndmud
June 20th, 2003, 07:07
im planing on it, but dont know what to go with in the front
2offroad
June 20th, 2003, 08:48
i have a 8.25 and want a selectable locker but only ARB has one. i would like the Eaton Elocker, but they don't make it yet. so all of us with the 8.25 should contact them and say 2offroad wants a Elocker so make him one. selfcentered i know but i want one.
Tom R.
June 20th, 2003, 17:20
If you're asking about shaft strength, the 8.25 is much closer in strength to the D35 than the D44, not to mention it uses C-clips. D35 shafts (IIRC) are 1.17", 8.25 shafts are 1.21", and D44 are 1.31". The 8.25 axle tubes are larger than than both of the other axles, but I don't know how thick the tube wall is.

Tom
Xjman1
June 20th, 2003, 21:21
Here's the info I compiled when doing my research. I decided to resell my 44 and stick with my 8.25 for expense reasons. I am only running 32's and do am not heavy on the foot. Hope this helps!

Axle DANA 44
Axle shaft Diam. 1.31"
Splines 30
Ring Gear Diam. 8.5"
Pinion Spline 27
Pinion Diam. 1.35"
Axle Housing 2.875"

Axle 97+ XJ Chrysler 8.25
Axle shaft Diam. 1.21"
Splines 29
Ring Gear Diam. 8.25"
Pinion Spline 27
Pinion Diam. 1.675"
Axle Housing 3"

Also note no carrier break on the 8.25.
Big Red
June 25th, 2003, 14:15
Do you still have the dana 44???
Xjman1
June 25th, 2003, 15:16
Nope 44 is long gone.