chrysler 8.25

[cassio]

so i tought i was buying a D44 and ended up paying 200 for a 8.25
do u think i over paid?
now how low can i gear it? 4.56 right?
and whats the stock case break when it comes to gears?
and if it has the stock locker will i be able to keep it if i regear ir?

just let me know a thing or two
i did all the searching for a D44 and now i got this

cas

[Ray H]

That sucks. You over payed if its a 27 spline from a mid 96 or earlier XJ. If its a 29 spline from a later 96 to 01, you did better but is by no means the great deal a D44 wouldve been.
4.56 is the lowest gear available.
No factory locker was available. It may have a trac-loc limited slip though and you can reuse it if you regear because there is no carrier break for the 8.25.

[cassio]

it does have the trac loc in it so i guess its not that bad of a deal
i guess i'll just have to deal with 4.56 and 35's

cas

[cassio]

maybe im in the wrong forum
should be moved to modify tech

[rocklandxjer]

IIRC there is no case break in the chryco but a pin (or a tooth i dont remember) may have to be modified a slight amount for everything to fit.
you may want to upgrade your shafts too if you want to run 35s cause the stock shafts may be a little wimpy, but they should hold up...for a while.

[RichP]

You can put an e locker in there now. There is starting to be alot available for them. If it's a 27 spline change it to a 29, the e locker replaces the carrier anyway...so pickup better axles. Might want to consider doing a disc swap with ZJ parts too....
As for mods to the case itself, when I put my auburn pro in I had to grind a piece in the casting to get it to fit, took about 20 min of trial and error fits to get it right..

[cassio]

so gearing this 8.25 and running 35s
will hold up?
i was hoping for a d44 but this came along quicker
paid 200 for it and i has the factory lsd

so i think it was a good deal

cas

[RichP]

so gearing this 8.25 and running 35s
will hold up?
i was hoping for a d44 but this came along quicker
paid 200 for it and i has the factory lsd

so i think it was a good deal

cas

8.25 = 8 1/4" ring gear
D44 = 8 1/4" ring gear

You might want to consider D60's...

[cassio]

8.25 = 8 1/4" ring gear
D44 = 8 1/4" ring gear

You might want to consider D60's...

ok so except for the fact lowest gears it 4.56
i got a decent axle here

thanks guys

[RichP]

ok so except for the fact lowest gears it 4.56
i got a decent axle here

thanks guys

I had a typo, D44= 8 1/2" ring gear.... not 8 1/4 ring gear. The D44 is not all that much stronger than the 8.25 though if the D44 is a full floater theres some other things you can do you can't do with a C clip rear..

[gregmondro]

I'm running 35s (unlocked at this point) on a 29 spline Chrysler 8.25 (99 XJ). I'm also running 4.56 gearing.

Shafts for this rear end are CHEAP. You can get a set for around $200 or under (Superior, Alloy Usa, Yukon). There are tons of locker options for them.

In the near future after I pay off some bills i'm throwing some yukon (found them for $145 shipped from a vendor on JF, and a powertrax no-slip).

It's a decent axle. It's not bulletproof, but neither are any other rear ends.

more info on my rig:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=271502&highlight=pics+junk

[cassio]

thanks guys i apreciate all the help

now i just have to find a use for my d35
maybe i'll use it as a paper weight
lol

thanks again

cas