Should I or should I not

[Muddy Beast]

The only use for a D35 is holding down jackstands, or making sure a boat doesn't float away.

The 8.25 is a great axle, either version. Run it on tires up to 33" with no worries, 35's with a little care.

The D44 is a fantastic axle, the 33 and 35 spline upgrades are a nifty option.

For me, the 8.8 is the best way to go; the disc brakes cannot by overestimated. I would never wheel without them again. With the way mine's built I am not worried about running 37" tires, however, it is certainly not "30% stronger" than a D44. That's as dumb as something Cappa would say.

To the OP: Whatever you decide, do it once. It costs the same (more or less) to regear and buy a locker and buy alloy shafts for a 35, 44, 8.25 or 8.8. Don't get in the position where you have to build two different axles to meet your eventual goals.

-----Matt-----

FTMFW. I'll be taking Matt's advice to heart.

~Scott

 

[CanMan]

FTMFW. I'll be taking Matt's advice to heart.

~Scott

You're the very first person to say that. Ever.

Sackrider.

 

[WaXJ_Skier]

You're the very first person to say that. Ever.

Sackrider.

I predict Scott will be spending lot's of money on replacing broken parts in the near future.

 

[ECKSJAY]

I predict Scott will be spending lot's of money on someone else replacing broken parts in the near future.

He's taking Matt's words to heart, remember? :jester:

 

[Muddy Beast]

He's taking Matt's words to heart, remember? :jester:

Ok...maybe I won't take all of it to heart. :scared:

~Scott

 

[IXNAYXJ]

Eat Shit and Die.

-----Matt-----

 

[ECKSJAY]

Eat Shit and Die.

-----Matt-----

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