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Originally Posted by Ethan94
Thanks. So basically don't waste the time or effort on it, the d35 is fine for now. If I got the gears out of the differential, would it give my 87 2.5l more get up and go?
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There's no interchange if it's got the D44. If it's got the D35 it would depend on the gear ratio.
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There are many issues with this thought process. First, you can't take gears from a dana 44 and put them in a dana 35 (if indeed the axle is a 44). Second, a 2.5l Cherokee would've come with a gear ratio with more "get up and go" from the factory than a 4.0, 5.2, or 5.9 grand Cherokee most likely. Third, you can't just take gears and throw them in another axle, it takes a good bit of time, knowledge, tools, install kits, and patience. If you do indeed want to upgrade your rear axle at some point, a Cherokee 97-01 with an 8.25 or a Cherokee with a 44 would be the easiest swaps. The reason for the 97-01 8.25 and not just any is that it has more splines than the older 8.25.
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Did they vairy from the factory? If so, how would I check? If not, everything on it is stock basically to the best of my knowledge (except rims/tires, brush guard, tow hooks and trailer hitch).
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1- You have a 4cyl so your gears are already more acceleration-oriented than anything your gonna pull out of a GC.
2- Installing gears is an art form, and absolutely MUST be done right. If pinion depth/gear lash is even slightly off the gear will whine and howl, and eventually destroy themselves.
Also, if your rig is 4wd you HAVE to change them all at the same time, or you'll instantly trash your transfer case. Between all related parts and paying a professional to install, figure on about a grand to do both axles. You want lockers, you can about double that number.
My rig had 33s when I got it with stock gears(4.0L/3.55 gears) and it sucked to drive on the highway. I knew I wasn't ready to do gears, locker, etc yet, so I switched to 31" tires. That's my suggestion to you, mount smaller tires till you're ready to tackle putting more power to the ground.
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Yes, if they didn't there would be no point in swapping em. But as stated above you have two issues.
1- You have a 4cyl so your gears are already more acceleration-oriented than anything your gonna pull out of a GC.
2- Installing gears is an art form, and absolutely MUST be done right. If pinion depth/gear lash is even slightly off the gear will whine and howl, and eventually destroy themselves.
Also, if your rig is 4wd you HAVE to change them all at the same time, or you'll instantly trash your transfer case. Between all related parts and paying a professional to install, figure on about a grand to do both axles. You want lockers, you can about double that number.
My rig had 33s when I got it with stock gears(4.0L/3.55 gears) and it sucked to drive on the highway. I knew I wasn't ready to do gears, locker, etc yet, so I switched to 31" tires. That's my suggestion to you, mount smaller tires till you're ready to tackle putting more power to the ground.
1- You have a 4cyl so your gears are already more acceleration-oriented than anything your gonna pull out of a GC.
2- Installing gears is an art form, and absolutely MUST be done right. If pinion depth/gear lash is even slightly off the gear will whine and howl, and eventually destroy themselves.
Also, if your rig is 4wd you HAVE to change them all at the same time, or you'll instantly trash your transfer case. Between all related parts and paying a professional to install, figure on about a grand to do both axles. You want lockers, you can about double that number.
My rig had 33s when I got it with stock gears(4.0L/3.55 gears) and it sucked to drive on the highway. I knew I wasn't ready to do gears, locker, etc yet, so I switched to 31" tires. That's my suggestion to you, mount smaller tires till you're ready to tackle putting more power to the ground.
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I'd have my uncle help. He's a mechanic. Give him a bottle of vodka and like 200$ he'd probably do it if I bought all the parts. So how would I check to see which gear ratio I have since they had different ones? Mine is a base level 2.5l, np231, ax5 and d35 if any of that is relavent
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that task is best left to a 4x4 shop. Re-gearing is specialized project. It's not a buy a pizza and six pack and wrench with your buddy type thing. I understand he is a mechanic, however regearing is not a normal day to day task for a mechanic. I would make sure your uncle is well versed in regearing before he attempts it. Like the others have said it is a very unforgiving project to get wrong. And if he has had the vodka before he begins forget it.
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I'd have my uncle help. He's a mechanic. Give him a bottle of vodka and like 200$ he'd probably do it if I bought all the parts. So how would I check to see which gear ratio I have since they had different ones? Mine is a base level 2.5l, np231, ax5 and d35 if any of that is relavent
You're going to need ring and pinions for the D35 as well as the D30, and install kits for both. Since it's all coming out anyway, this is a good time to address bearing hubs and u-joints as well.
Check your rear axle for a small metal tag, held by one of the bolts for your rear cover. It'll tell you the gear ratio.
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Lol, I wouldn't do that job for $200 for the greatest piece of *** on the planet, much less a friend or family member. But who knows, maybe your uncle is a much nicer guy than me.
You're going to need ring and pinions for the D35 as well as the D30, and install kits for both. Since it's all coming out anyway, this is a good time to address bearing hubs and u-joints as well.
Check your rear axle for a small metal tag, held by one of the bolts for your rear cover. It'll tell you the gear ratio.
You're going to need ring and pinions for the D35 as well as the D30, and install kits for both. Since it's all coming out anyway, this is a good time to address bearing hubs and u-joints as well.
Check your rear axle for a small metal tag, held by one of the bolts for your rear cover. It'll tell you the gear ratio.
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Lol, I wouldn't do that job for $200 for the greatest piece of *** on the planet, much less a friend or family member. But who knows, maybe your uncle is a much nicer guy than me.
You're going to need ring and pinions for the D35 as well as the D30, and install kits for both. Since it's all coming out anyway, this is a good time to address bearing hubs and u-joints as well.
Check your rear axle for a small metal tag, held by one of the bolts for your rear cover. It'll tell you the gear ratio.
You're going to need ring and pinions for the D35 as well as the D30, and install kits for both. Since it's all coming out anyway, this is a good time to address bearing hubs and u-joints as well.
Check your rear axle for a small metal tag, held by one of the bolts for your rear cover. It'll tell you the gear ratio.
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