Question about spring plates going from D35 to 8.25

[xj_mike]

Okay, so I searched but I must not be using the right parameters as I did not find the answer I was looking for.

I am swapping in a 8.25 for my D35 and wanted to know if the spring plates are the same? I thought the 8.25 was 3" OD tube and the D35 was smaller. Is this correct and if so, it also means different U bolts, true?

Still getting the last of my parts to do my lift. :D

Thanks!

[braeden]

You def need new ubolts. I don't know about about spring perches though.

[ColoradoXJ13]

Same spring plates, if you look at yours the holes where the U-bolts go through are not just a hole, they are oval shaped and will fit either axle.

You definately need new U-bolts, technically, you should replace them every time you un-torque them. RE sells new U-bolts (you can get them through DPGoffroad.com, and Dirk will answer any other questions you may have.

You can also get U-bolts custom made locally, you want 1/2" diameter, 3" bend, about 9" tall.

Your driveshaft may also need to be shortened, but if you are still running the stock one and have a lift, it should offset ok.

[xj_mike]

Cool!!! Thanks for the info. I am doing a 3" lift with a SYE and a front driveshaft. From what I have read, this combo works well with an 8.25 for lenght. I'll pick up some U bolts and you are correct, you should replace them when you pull them, especially ones that have been on for 90,000 miles.

[xj_mike]

Okay a follow up to this. I was reading on another board (BTW, this is the only one I paid to use :D ) and someone else posted basically the same question and most people claimed the spring plates are different between the D35 and a 8.25/D44.

Does anyone have pictures or can confirm one way or the other? If I need plates, I need to start looking now for them.

Thanks!

[Skullver]

I have done it before with d35 to c8.25. the ubolts are different but the plates are interchangable, just a little tight getting them through the holes. Just watch the threads as you stuff them in.

[Ex CCS Racer]

I have done it before with d35 to c8.25. the ubolts are different but the plates are interchangable, just a little tight getting them through the holes. Just watch the threads as you stuff them in.

^^^^ What he said. I did this swap about 1 month ago. New ubolts and the 8.25 driveshaft. It's a direct bolt up.

[xj_mike]

Okay, well, I trust the members here much more as the knowledge is great.

Thanks for the info!

[ColoradoXJ13]

Okay, well, I trust the members here much more as the knowledge is great.

Thanks for the info!

What, you didn't believe me, I guess I never actually said that I did the same swap and used my old U-bolt plates....
Don't have any good pics of the spring plates other than this
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/dresnicow/P1000605.jpg
You'll just have to take my word that that is an 8.25 axle and my original D35 plates....oh, and one of me sweating as I attempt to remove the drum brakes to make room for discs.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/dresnicow/P1000584.jpg

I will be replacing them this weekend though with
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a7/Timmay821/CIMG6802Large.jpg
this weekend and some 5/8" u-bolts

[ROBZ95Xj]

i used the same plates when i diched my turdy5 for a D44