axle upgrading ...

JeepinCoastie · Jan 16, 2008

Well time to upgrade the 8.25 Axle ....
I have never dealt with upgrading axle shaft can physically do it but i have no experiences with any companies and looking @ new shafts ... what does everyone recommend

Alloy USA, Yukon, and [SIZE=-1]Superior all make upgrades ...

eventually will do the D30 as well...

so whats the word?
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jaburk · Jan 16, 2008

Alloy USA

Alloy USA 10 year "No questions asked" manufacturer's warranty.
You break it; you will get a new one!

http://www.drivetrainoutlet.com/Products-Jeep_Rear_Axles_1.html

C85D4x4 · Jan 16, 2008

8.8 might be cheaper.............plus you get rear disc

JeepinCoastie · Jan 16, 2008

Ill go Alloy but i found a better deal on them ...

http://www.4x4rockshop.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=12469

299 includes
2 shafts bearings, seals, studs (unassembled) and shipping

JeepinCoastie · Jan 16, 2008

C85D4x4 said:
8.8 might be cheaper.............plus you get rear disc

Not worth it to me
the swap is exspensive it u dont weld ur own parts ... i live in condos ... plus why go through all that trouble for about the same price and the axle isnt all that much stronger ... @ least I'll have Hi strength alloy shafts ...

i just slide these in ...

ColoradoRaptor · Jan 16, 2008

Superior..http://www.superioraxle.com/index.html

xalexjx · Jan 16, 2008

JeepinCoastie said:
Ill go Alloy but i found a better deal on them ...

http://www.4x4rockshop.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=12469

299 includes
2 shafts bearings, seals, studs (unassembled) and shipping

thats where i got mine. It took them about three weeks to get them to me.. They have the rolled splines and i have the 27 spline with 33's and a locker. No problems so far. Should have new seals too.

JeepinCoastie · Jan 16, 2008

yea i have a 27 spline to ... i dont do hard rock wheelin ... im a mud FLAT jersey wheeler

just want to upgrade ....

looks like im going with Alloy ... i have their tube seals so why not lol

xj92 · Jan 17, 2008

If you're going to buy alloy shafts, why not spend the little extra to switch to 29-spline axles? Unless you've already got a 27-spline locker.

JeepinCoastie · Jan 17, 2008

its easy and cheaper to get a locker for the 27 spline ...

outlander · Jan 17, 2008

if the 27spline alloy shafts are 35% stronger than stock would they be as strong as stock 29 spline shafts?

obviously the best option is alloy 29spline shafts but how do the alloy 27spline shafts compare to the factory 29spliners?

xalexjx · Jan 17, 2008

I wouldnt hesitate to run 35's locked with alloys doing some pretty good rocks

I ran 33's locked on the stock 27 splines for three months and tried breaking them a few times and had no luck. Id say 35"> locked with the alloys your fine :thumbup: Youll break the d30 before the 8.25. Whats the worst that could happen? You break one and they send you another?

jaburk · Jan 17, 2008

JeepinCoastie said:
Ill go Alloy but i found a better deal on them ...

http://www.4x4rockshop.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=12469

299 includes
2 shafts bearings, seals, studs (unassembled) and shipping

Better than what? I bougt mine from Reider Racing. $175 for the shafts, $25 for bearings/seals, and $18 for the studs. I bought a locker, carrier, gears, and overhaul kits also, so shipping was free. They shipped the day after I ordered. Even with shipping, your total is going to be less than $299.

JeepinCoastie · Jan 17, 2008

jaburk said:
Better than what? I bougt mine from Reider Racing. $175 for the shafts, $25 for bearings/seals, and $18 for the studs. I bought a locker, carrier, gears, and overhaul kits also, so shipping was free. They shipped the day after I ordered. Even with shipping, your total is going to be less than $299.

the link u gave me wasnt to Reider Racing ... by the way I LIVE ON THE EAST COAST!
im twice as far as u lol

jaburk · Jan 17, 2008

JeepinCoastie said:
the link u gave me wasnt to Reider Racing ... by the way I LIVE ON THE EAST COAST!
im twice as far as u lol

I know your on the east coast. Drivetrain Outlet prices are still in line with 4X4RockShop's even though they are in California. Reider Racing is based out of Michigan which puts them alot closer to you than 4X4RockShop..

xj92 · Jan 17, 2008

xalexjx said:
Whats the worst that could happen? You break one and they send you another?

And the shock of breaking the shaft takes out the locker? Or it leaves you stranded on the trail if you don't have a spare shaft, along with RTV & more gear oil since it's c-clip.

JeepinCoastie · Jan 17, 2008

i can only get the shafts and berings shipped out her for 290 something ... 4X4 gives me new seals and new studs as well

outlander · Jan 17, 2008

outlander said:
if the 27spline alloy shafts are 35% stronger than stock would they be as strong as stock 29 spline shafts?

obviously the best option is alloy 29spline shafts but how do the alloy 27spline shafts compare to the factory 29spliners?

anyone know?

cal · Jan 17, 2008

I bought a 29 spline 8.25 carrier on ebay for less than $50 shipped last month.

Why mess with 27 spline?

HotwiredXJ · Mar 7, 2008

Does anyone have or know where to find a 27 to 29 spline upgrade?
What all do I need other then the obvious...shafts berings. I am in the process of buying a rear locker for 29 spline, and I have 27s so I sorta need help here.

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