BeatCJ Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 54 minutes ago, billyblankss said: I have an 88 sport truck with Dana 35 and 3.07 in the rear. 4.0 inline 6 engine. Went wheeling yesterday and had a blast but got stuck once had to winch out... But my buddy's wrangler on 35s had no issue. My axle just barely stuck on that rut. I'm running 33s. I really didn't want to regear because I assume it's at least a grand but idk . My CJ had factory 2.73 gears. I bought a set of 3.54 take outs that had built, but the owner wanted to go bigger. I got upgraded front and rear axles for $500. If you want to go bigger than 33" tires, 3.54 gears probably aren't deep enough, I would be looking for 4.56 or 4.88. I saw a pair within driving distance of me for $800. YJ, as I remember. Obviously they wouldn't be straight bolt in, but still would be an affordable way to go. Edit: But, I don't think going with an 8.8 would gain you anything. It's so much bigger than your Dana 35 the ground clearance would probably be the same. It IS a better axle, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 yes, tiny spindly axles do have better ground clearance. not exactly a ringing endorsement though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyblankss Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Dumb question but how are you guys finding these things? In the last year I've seen a wj Dana axle listed for 600 bucks. What's a good price for this stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatCJ Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Location, location, location. Timing helps, too. And patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 2 hours ago, billyblankss said: Dumb question but how are you guys finding these things? In the last year I've seen a wj Dana axle listed for 600 bucks. What's a good price for this stuff? If you can take the axle out yourself at the junkyard it's usually $100-150 around here. Buying one already taken out it's going to be more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 20 hours ago, billyblankss said: Dumb question but how are you guys finding these things? In the last year I've seen a wj Dana axle listed for 600 bucks. What's a good price for this stuff? car-part.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatCJ Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Car-part.com is where I found my 4.10 Liberty 8.25, thanks to Pete. I think I paid $250, junkyard in the boondocks I would have never even known existed. 4 hour round trip, but it was worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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