8.25 vs. Dana44

itbrokeagain · 01-27-2010, 04:12 PM

Is a 8.25 as strong as a Dana 44?

WrenchMonkey · 01-28-2010, 01:04 AM

The 29 spline is pretty close.

The 27, not so much.

Quote:

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 · 01-28-2010, 08:28 AM

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 · 01-28-2010, 12:03 PM

Looks like I have a 29 spline 8.25

WrenchMonkey · 01-29-2010, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RuffedUpXJ

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 · 01-29-2010, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WrenchMonkey

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 · 01-29-2010, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RuffedUpXJ

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 · 01-29-2010, 04:01 PM

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

01-27-2010, 04:12 PM	#1
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	8.25 vs. Dana44 Is a 8.25 as strong as a Dana 44? __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

01-28-2010, 08:28 AM	#3
RuffedUpXJ On XJ 2 Now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Twp. Posts: 314	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. __________________ 88 XJ - 5" lift - 35" BFG's - Bumpers - Rock Rails - Homebrewed OBA - Roof Rack - Tube Doors - Trimmed - Dented 87 XJ - D44 - Disco D30 - 235's - 231TC - Stock for now

01-28-2010, 12:03 PM	#4
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	Looks like I have a 29 spline 8.25 __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

01-29-2010, 04:01 PM	#8
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	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 __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..