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Does it look bad?
I wanted to put disk breaks on the rear.
Somone suggested that I just replace it with a dana 44 already rebuilt with disk setup. Although I thought it was a good suggestion, they were unable to direct me to a place to buy one.
Do you think I should just rebuild this 35 that I got? (i.e. just clean up all the rust, change the diff cover maybe, and do the conversion).
I'm not big on going offroad, but I did and do, plan on towing with more than occasionally .
Does it look bad?
I wanted to put disk breaks on the rear.
Somone suggested that I just replace it with a dana 44 already rebuilt with disk setup. Although I thought it was a good suggestion, they were unable to direct me to a place to buy one.
Do you think I should just rebuild this 35 that I got? (i.e. just clean up all the rust, change the diff cover maybe, and do the conversion).
I'm not big on going offroad, but I did and do, plan on towing with more than occasionally .
Rust isn't THAT bad for a 28 year old Jeep from the Salt Belt.
That said, I wouldn't put a dime into a Dana 35, unless there was no other option. Look in the local For Sale section here on Cherokee Forum and check your area Craigslist for a use Chrysler 8.25" axle from a 1997 or newer Cherokee. (You could get one out of a junkyard, too, if you wanted.) Then you can do the disc brakes, seals, and bearings while it's out and swap in your new axle. There are a couple of writeups here on doing the work!
Yea, I know how to spell brakes. I was using the speak to text function for the first time.
I guess my tablet chose the wrong homophone. I must remember to proof read more.
So, besides telling me, what everyone else says, that D35s arejunk, do you got any replacement suggestions, for someone like me? Maybe with disks too?
Originally Posted by salad
RusHAT bad for a 28 year old Jeep from the Salt Belt.
That said, I wouldn't put a dime into a Dana 35, unless there was no other option. Look in the local For Sale section here on Cherokee Forum and check your area Craigslist for a use Chrysler 8.25" axle from a 1997 or newer Cherokee. (You could get one out of a junkyard, too, if you wanted.) Then you can do the disc brakes, seals, and bearings while it's out and swap in your new axle. There are a couple of writeups here on doing the work!
Yea, I always see a few Cherokee's at my local yard. And I seen a write up on the disk conversions on axels and a YouTube video on a D35s (which is why I was contemplating freshening up mine). There's a guy selling the parts to do conversions here in the seller forum. That thread has lots of info for conversions.
So your recommending the Chrysler 8.25 as the best option.?
I started to ask which axle I have, because somone local to me is selling a D44 from an MJ for $125. I know brackets need to be relocated on that one, due to the leaf under situation, but I got a friend that's an awesome welder, and will do small jobs for me , no problem.
Yea, I know how to spell brakes. I was using the speak to text function for the first time. I guess my tablet chose the wrong homophone. I must remember to proof read more. So, besides telling me, what everyone else says, that D35s arejunk, do you got any replacement suggestions, for someone like me? Maybe with disks too?
yes. Like Salad said, find a 97+ Chrysler 8.25 axle, refresh up the bearings while you have the shafts pulled to do the disc swap. Then when you have a free day, swap the axles
Yea, I always see a few Cherokee's at my local yard. And I seen a write up on the disk conversions on axels and a YouTube video on a D35s (which is why I was contemplating freshening up mine). There's a guy selling the parts to do conversions here in the seller forum. That thread has lots of info for conversions.
If you want to go all new check out BLACK MAGIC BRAKES. Just did it on mine and it was great!
good for 44's, 35's and 8.25s. But as stated earlier don't bother upgrading a turdy5 unless it's your only option. http://www.shop.blackmagicbrakes.com...Conversion.htm
If you want to go all new check out BLACK MAGIC BRAKES. Just did it on mine and it was great!
good for 44's, 35's and 8.25s. But as stated earlier don't bother upgrading a turdy5 unless it's your only option. http://www.shop.blackmagicbrakes.com...Conversion.htm
I'm sure pulling somthing used of a Junk Yard vehicle would be cheaper than an all new kit, and I have more time than money right now.
But thank you for the suggestion. I will explore it, to see what that would cost.
Originally Posted by XJwonders
yes. Like Salad said, find a 97+ Chrysler 8.25 axle, refresh up the bearings while you have the shafts pulled to do the disc swap. Then when you have a free day, swap the axles
Thanks guys.
What would you say the average cost of the Chrysler axle is?.
I'm sure pulling somthing used of a Junk Yard vehicle would be cheaper than an all new kit, and I have more time than money right now.
But thank you for the suggestion. I will explore it, to see what that would cost.
What would you say the average cost of the Chrysler axle is?.
Mine was $90 advertised on a local Jeep forum, I had to drive for it and get the seized drums off.
Originally Posted by winginit
Dana 44 has no c clips thats what I would go with if I found one cheep
Mine was $90 advertised on a local Jeep forum, I had to drive for it and get the seized drums off. lol cheap XJ D44 haha I guess we can all have something to dream for.
09-21-2015, 03:49 PM
