Project: Rebuilt

[CumminsJeep]

How come 8.8 w/ 4.56 isn't an option?

it is. however if i can get one with 4.10s i prob would save a few bucks and stick with only having to gear the 30

[CumminsJeep]

well how fast do you feel the need to regear? are 3.55's bearable for now? or do you want mad low gears yo right now?

i also support the use of the 8.8, for 31 splines and disc brakes.

I dont NEED to regear but it would be nice. and having a little more confidence in the strength of the rear would be nice

[Even]

Well, if you really need to save the monies then so be it, but with the 35's I think you would like the 4.56's more. You have to gear the front regardless, so go for broke dood!

Either way, I vote 8.8. The deciding factor for me is they are fairly easy to find for cheap, whereas an XJ44 is hard to find and mad coin yo.

It's easy enough to grind/torch off some old brackets and weld a couple of spring perches/shock mounts.

[Zullock Holmes]

i have full confidence with a dana 44 on 35's but yea the 8.8 is deff a good option and for the fact that a bolt in 44 is probably double the price a disc 8.8, i'd rather move some spring perches and save the dough.

for me its always the money, do whats gonna get you the best deal but the strongest possible result. I'd be reluctant to gear the 8.25, but you already do have it locked, so thats an up in the air decision.

waiting for a deal on already geared/locked axles can be hit or miss. How many more patronos are gonna part their jeep out..... btw thanks dave for the rear axle... these truly are the best deals though if you're willing to hang around and wait for them.

[CumminsJeep]

I think i may just wait and suck it up with the gears i have. and wait for an 8.8 or 44 to come around.

[Pedro]

Maybe buy alloys for the 8.25 and gear it? you already have the locker and cover. Is it worth it to have to spend at least another 400 for a locker and cover for a 44/8.8 plus the cost of the axle and anything else it may need?

[Bigbike]

Maybe buy alloys for the 8.25 and gear it? you already have the locker and cover. Is it worth it to have to spend at least another 400 for a locker and cover for a 44/8.8 plus the cost of the axle and anything else it may need?

X2, this is what I would do, then run your stock shafts as spares. IIRC alloys for 8.25s arent terrible expensive. O look around everywhere you are bound to find geared/locked axles.

[CumminsJeep]

I like that idea

[Bigbike]

http://www.jeepinoutfitters.com/scri...idproduct=1272

Maybe do a Disk brake setup with it too, and truss.

[CumminsJeep]

http://www.jeepinoutfitters.com/scri...idproduct=1272

Maybe do a Disk brake setup with it too, and truss.

sweet thanks! as for discs i prob will not do at this time. but def a truss will be in the mix

[Burton58]

i completely agree with keeping the 29 spline. saves you a ton of money since you have it and the locker. shafts and gears, done

[CumminsJeep]

two options:

29 spline:

yukon 4.56 with install kits- $610
yukon shafts- $260
D30 carrier- $60

total- $930 plus shipping...

Ford 8.8

axle with 4.10s/disks- $200 ish
clayton 4.10s for D30- $170
D30 install kit- $80 ish
aussie- $270
Solid or riddler cover- around $100

Total: $820
PLUS: -$300 ish for selling the 8.25 with locker and cover
Grand Total: $520


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[Magilla]

8.8 or youre a pussy

[Bigbike]

http://completeoffroad.com/i-369375-...kage-4-56.html
4.56 gears for D30/8.25 with install kits.
http://completeoffroad.com/i-122971-...cd-706008.html
Carrier

[CumminsJeep]

http://completeoffroad.com/i-369375-...kage-4-56.html
4.56 gears for D30/8.25 with install kits.
http://completeoffroad.com/i-122971-...cd-706008.html
Carrier

well that puts a swing into things doesnt it