8.25 vs. Dana44

[itbrokeagain]

Is a 8.25 as strong as a Dana 44?

[WrenchMonkey]

The 29 spline is pretty close.

The 27, not so much.

Chrysler 8.25 (1991-1996)
• 27 spline, 1.17" diameter shafts
• 8.25" ring gear
• 3.00" axle tube

Chrysler 8.25 (late 1996-2001)
• 29 spline, 1.21" diameter shafts
• 8.25" ring gear
• 3.00" axle tube

Dana 44 non c-clip
• 30 spline, 1.31" diameter shafts
• 8.5" ring gear
• 2.75" axle tube

Robert

[RuffedUpXJ]

Tony, what is in your XJ now? The 8.25 will bolt in when most Dana 44's won't plus it will cost a lot more. The 8.25 has a lot more aftermarket support now which is nice. I have a 29 spline 8.25.

[itbrokeagain]

Looks like I have a 29 spline 8.25

[WrenchMonkey]

most Dana 44's won't...

Not sure what you mean by "most 44s" but I assumed he was talking about an XJ 44, which obviously would bolt in.

Pinion's a little longer, but that's all...

Robert

[RuffedUpXJ]

Not sure what you mean by "most 44s" but I assumed he was talking about an XJ 44, which obviously would bolt in.

Pinion's a little longer, but that's all...

Robert

Yes thats what I meant Robert, considering $400 is about the going rate for the 87-88sih XJ 44 and you can get a 29 spline C8.25 for $50-&100. Also you could snag a 8.8 with Disc's and a mount kits for around the $400 range or cheaper if you are a shopper.

[WrenchMonkey]

Yes thats what I meant Robert, considering $400 is about the going rate for the 87-88sih XJ 44 and you can get a 29 spline C8.25 for $50-&100. Also you could snag a 8.8 with Disc's and a mount kits for around the $400 range or cheaper if you are a shopper.

All good advice.

I've even considered selling my locked and geared 44, doing up a 29spl, and pocketing the difference.

The 44s are over priced anymore. I sure wouldn't buy another.

Robert

[Coppertop]

My first choice Dana 44...They hold their value. Have you called around ??With the the cash for clunkers program you may find one cheap ..

The 29 spline C8.25 will work fine too..

Nick