Found a Chrysler 8.25. Questions.
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Found a 98 with a 8.25 I’m considering pulling to replace my 01 d35. The 8.25 is on a 2wd 4 cylinder. Mine is a 4wd i6. If it’s an automatic like mine, this should still be a pretty direct swap right? I know manuals have a different gear ratio.
what do I do about abs?
what do I do about abs?
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You have to get rid of the ABS and you will need to match the gears front to rear the drive shaft mite need to be changed , 8.25 takes a little shorter drive shaft but if you have a lift it should be ok
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I would check the gear ration before you get too excited. The 4-cyl is probably a manual, which should have the same ratio as your I6 auto.Axle gear ratios
Axle gear ratios
Jeep XJs came in several standard gearing ratios:
- 3.07:1, manual transmission, I6 engine.
- 3.54:1, automatic transmission, I6 engine with Dana 44 rear differential
- 3.54:1, manual transmission, I4 engine with Dana 35 rear differential
- 3.55:1, automatic transmission, I6, inline 6 engines; manual transmission, I4 engine
- 3.73:1, automatic transmission, I6, tow package, UpCountry package, 2.5 VM diesel manual
- 4.10:1, 2.5L I4 engine, early models with tow package
- 4.56:1, automatic transmission, I4, offroad or tow package
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If everything checks out, it's pretty much a direct swap. but you will 3" U bolts, since the axle housing is larger, and think out rear disc brakes, since you will be disconnecting the rear brake lines.
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