8.25 in a MJ

[Bounty Hunter]

Anybody ever use or see an 8.25 rear in a Comanche? I plan on installing one soon, SOA, in my '88. I know there's better axles out there, but hey, I have it on hand, it's the righ gear ratio, and it's better than the D35 that's in there now. Just wondering how common of a swap it is, if at all.

[mj_lover]

never seen it, but if its the right width, i don't see why it wouldn't work. just weld new perches in the correct location.

i'm assuming it came from an xj?

[Bounty Hunter]

It's from an XJ that I parted out, so why not? It'll suffice for what I need it to do. May even install a Lincoln Locker, haven't decided :twisted:

[Pete M]

The 8.25 should swap right in. Earlier models are a mild upgrade from the 35, later models are even better. I'm not so sure welding the spiders would be a wise idea, but that depends on what you plan on doing with her.

Jeep on!

--Pete

[mj_lover]

if from an xj, you just need to re-locate the perches, the rest is bolt in, and will fit right, my d44 from the 87 xj fits very nicely. i like the locker idea! :-D

 

(good lord, just realized i can't spell :( )

[Bounty Hunter]

My YJ's had front and rear Lincoln Lockers for a few years now, even driven on the road weekly. no problems.

 

Thanks for the replies, I'll let you know how it works out.

[comancheon33]

I just finished a 8.25 29 spline in my 91 eliminator. It was easy, I just moved the spring perches and redid my shock mounts. I fabbed my own shock mounts on my 35 after my SOA. It was no big deal at all. Plus it was half the price of a 44.

[matt89mj]

Well this is good news, I planned on putting the 8.25 from her 98 XJ into mine. We have a D44 for hers, and she needs it with the way she abuses the skinny pedal offroad. :shock: Once we have that in, all I need to do is regear the 8.25 and install it.