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Old 05-27-2012 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
Thats an 8.25. Flat bottom, dead give away.
Yeah I didn't look at the pic but just seen the comment below
Old 05-27-2012 | 10:15 PM
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It's a 35, the 8.25 has flats on the cover too, the cover on a 35 has no flats.
Old 05-28-2012 | 01:56 AM
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Yea i took it to a lift shop and they told me its the d35. So whats better, 8.25, 8.8 or d44??? Also wat do i do about that d30 in the front?? Or does it hold the 33s good??
I can probably find one in a junk yard but wouldent know if its in working conditions. Or would i rather get a new one?
Old 05-28-2012 | 08:54 AM
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Your d30 will be up to the task. If I were you id look for a 29 spline 8.25...the 8.8 requires some welding skills. The d44 is a tank but they are a little harder to find and.typically more expensive

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Old 05-28-2012 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Ponky
Dang i think i have the small one?? So all jeeps come stock with the D30 in the front??
That is a chr 8.25, not a dana 35.

The cover style and the flat bottom of the diff are a big giveaway.


And the fact that you have an 01 means its the 29 spline version

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Old 05-28-2012 | 11:10 AM
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Looks like a 8.25. The top center bolt has a notch where the brake line clips on.
Old 05-28-2012 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Ponky
Dang i think i have the small one?? So all jeeps come stock with the D30 in the front??
Originally Posted by Bustedback
It's a 35, the 8.25 has flats on the cover too, the cover on a 35 has no flats.
Originally Posted by Ponky
Yea i took it to a lift shop and they told me its the d35. So whats better, 8.25, 8.8 or d44??? Also wat do i do about that d30 in the front?? Or does it hold the 33s good??
I can probably find one in a junk yard but wouldent know if its in working conditions. Or would i rather get a new one?
I dont know what all you guys are looking at, but the one pictured IS NOT a D35...
Old 05-28-2012 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
I dont know what all you guys are looking at, but the one pictured IS NOT a D35...
X2! and you have a 29 count spline 8.25....
Old 05-28-2012 | 07:30 PM
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apparently people forgot what an 8.25 looks like

that is a chrysler 8.25, 29 spline version. you will not need to swap it out for 33s.
Old 05-29-2012 | 01:36 AM
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Lol soo then its up for those 33s all around??? No axle swap for sure??
Old 05-29-2012 | 01:37 AM
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Im guna take some more pix from slightly differeny angles just to be on the safe side.
Old 05-29-2012 | 01:50 AM
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yes, you will be fine. you may want to re gear to get your power back, but the axle will be upgradable an worth re gearing for your intended use.
Old 05-29-2012 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by CheapCherokee
yes, you will be fine. you may want to re gear to get your power back, but the axle will be upgradable an worth re gearing for your intended use.
What gearing can i put for the 33s?? I still wanna be able to hit 75 on the highway and not have my rpms crazy high
Im still not sure if they are going on a 15 or 16 inch rim tho?
Old 05-29-2012 | 03:43 PM
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Here are other angle pix..
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Old 05-29-2012 | 03:45 PM
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I found these to give myself another idea of whag i have.. I think i have the chrysler one.. 8.25
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