midnightrunxj
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OK so im gonna attempt to swap a 8.25 out of a 93 2wd cherokee into my 89 d35 4x4. I the complete donor jeep. Im wondering about gears? and im wondering about driveshafts.?
What about putting an 8.25 out of an auto into an XJ with a manual? Can I use the same driveshaft?mack said:if they are both auto's, it will bolt right up,
Mambeu said:What about putting an 8.25 out of an auto into an XJ with a manual? Can I use the same driveshaft?
If he used the manual driveshaft wouldn't it work? If the pinions are at the same location then it shouldn't matter as to auto/manual. WHat will matter are the different gear ratios found in stock auo and manual axles. If you're going that route grab both, or pull the front driveshaft until you can get it regeared to match.Jeffro600 said:Probably not...if i remember correctly, the AW4 is an inch or an inch and a half longer than the AX15. Youll most likely need to modify the shaft to make it work properly
I'll have a 2" budget boost on by the time I get the 8.25. Will I still need the driveshaft shortened?cal said:You will have to shorten your driveshaft. The yoke on the 8.25 is about 1" longer than the d35, .. you can fit it in, but its not going to fit well. Most driveline shops get about $65 to shorten and balance a shaft.
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Mambeu said:I'll have a 2" budget boost on by the time I get the 8.25. Will I still need the driveshaft shortened?
midnightrunxj said:OK so im gonna attempt to swap a 8.25 out of a 93 2wd cherokee into my 89 d35 4x4. I the complete donor jeep. Im wondering about gears? and im wondering about driveshafts.?
Mambeu said:I'll have a 2" budget boost on by the time I get the 8.25. Will I still need the driveshaft shortened?
mack said:the d35 drive shaft will work as is.
cal said:I have replaced three dana 35's with 8.25's now, and three out of three times, it would not. Every time it was just about one inch too long.