Worth swapping non c-clip d35 in for c-clip d35

fizassist · Jul 30, 2006

I came across (free) an older non c-clip d35, and I'm about to put 4.10s in my c-clip d35. The non-c is in worse shape, would probably need brakes refurbished, etc. OTOH, it would be easier to set up the gears on the bench than under the Jeep (which is what I would do if I left the c-clip axle in there). It would be some extra hassle to do the axle swap; do you think it's a substantial reliability gain for somebody who occasionally (but rarely) goes offroad?

Thanks for the input.

jeepdude10000 · Jul 30, 2006

I actually like non c clip axels, they are more heavy duty, before u install make sure its strait, that includes flanges. I would also check the leaf seats also.

Menzenski · Jul 30, 2006

If you're going to go to the trouble of putting a new rear axle under your XJ, why not go with a D44 or 8.25? You've got to pay to have the gears redone anyway, so it wouldn't be that much more expensive. Judging by what you posted, a 27-spline 8.25 might be a worthwhile upgrade, and it's not terribly uncommon for people to give them away.

fizassist · Jul 30, 2006

Mambeu said:
If you're going to go to the trouble of putting a new rear axle under your XJ, why not go with a D44 or 8.25? You've got to pay to have the gears redone anyway, so it wouldn't be that much more expensive. Judging by what you posted, a 27-spline 8.25 might be a worthwhile upgrade, and it's not terribly uncommon for people to give them away.

I'm doing the gears myself. I already have the 4.11 D35 gears, and I already have the non-c-clip D35. I.e., it is a zero-dollar effort to put in the non-c-clip D35 (and about a day's work).

cwlongshot · Jul 30, 2006

I agree that the non"C" clip is a SLIGHTLY better rear but like others have said, WHY....its just not worth the effort for the benifits received.

Sell the stuff you have and buy what you need.

I say do it right the first time...you'll only have to do it once!!

CW

Menzenski · Jul 30, 2006

cwlongshot said:
I agree that the non"C" clip is a SLIGHTLY better rear but like others have said, WHY....its just not worth the effort for the benifits received.

x2. It'd be like regearing from 3.55 to 3.73. Yes, I suppose it'd be better, but is it worth the effort? I don't think so.

fizassist · Jul 30, 2006

Ok, thanks guys. I'm not going to be buying anything more than what I have right now, so I'll just throw the 4.11s in the 35 and get something better when it breaks.

Menzenski · Jul 30, 2006

fizassist said:
Ok, thanks guys. I'm not going to be buying anything more than what I have right now, so I'll just throw the 4.11s in the 35 and get something better when it breaks.

Seeing as it won't cost you anything to do that, it sounds like a good plan.

Worth swapping non c-clip d35 in for c-clip d35

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