RichP
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xjhm said:
Yea, thats the best way, when I had the auburn put in they don't reuse the carrier, just the ring gear and axles.
axle questions, how does 8.25 compare with dana 35, 44 and 60 axles
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Yea, thats the best way, when I had the auburn put in they don't reuse the carrier, just the ring gear and axles.
- Location
- Westminster, SoCal
xjhm said:
You also would need a carrier for that conversion... and in that case, why not get a detroit?
DaffyXJ
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- southern MD
I just took a few measurements from both a Corp 8.25 and D-44 axle shaft. There is a difference.
The axle diameter at the bearing is:
Corp - 1.6 "
D-44 - 1.55"
The shafts taper down for a couple inches to
Corp - 1.5"
D-44 - 1.44"
The main length of the shaft is
Corp - 1.3
D-44 - 1.28
The axles taper again at the spline end:
Corp - 1.15 for a length of 6 inches and has 29 splines
D-44 - 1.24 for a length of 2.8 inches an has 30 splines
The weakest link is the length of the taper at the spline end of the Corp 8.25 shafts. Not saying they are way inferior, but when you couple the C clip with the thinner axle shaft, I think one has to agree the D-44 axle shafts are a lower risk.
I ran the Corp with 33's for a while and had no problems. When I graduated to more difficult obstacles and heavier wheels, I opted for a 44.
Derik
The axle diameter at the bearing is:
Corp - 1.6 "
D-44 - 1.55"
The shafts taper down for a couple inches to
Corp - 1.5"
D-44 - 1.44"
The main length of the shaft is
Corp - 1.3
D-44 - 1.28
The axles taper again at the spline end:
Corp - 1.15 for a length of 6 inches and has 29 splines
D-44 - 1.24 for a length of 2.8 inches an has 30 splines
The weakest link is the length of the taper at the spline end of the Corp 8.25 shafts. Not saying they are way inferior, but when you couple the C clip with the thinner axle shaft, I think one has to agree the D-44 axle shafts are a lower risk.
I ran the Corp with 33's for a while and had no problems. When I graduated to more difficult obstacles and heavier wheels, I opted for a 44.
Derik
CRASH
NAXJA Forum User
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- Foresthill, CA
The only time a C-clip comes into play is once you've already broken a shaft. At that point you can drive a little bit further on a regular Set 10 bearing before having to change a shaft. Other than that, don't let C-clips scare you.
CRASH
- Location
- Birmingham, AL
HP 9" is the way.
CRASH
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Foresthill, CA
ZachMan said:
If you run smaller than 35's.....
CRASH
- Location
- San Bruno, CA.
Even if you run 35s...
...31 spline shafts can break.
...31 spline shafts can break.
CRASH
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- Foresthill, CA
Is that SeanP......dare I say it.....4 wheeling?
CRASH
CRASH
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- San Bruno, CA.
100 yards into Jackhammer, or was it 100 feet?
That might be the last time he wheeled.
That might be the last time he wheeled.
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- Birmingham, AL
CRASH said:
Not really, with 35 spline shafts it would be really strong, atleast in my area. (Tellico, GrayRock, etc.) Don't go by Currie who says 35" tire max with 500hp. LOL, yeah I got 190 at the crank, figure most on here have around that also. SO 37s should be just fine. (Yeah I know anything can be broken)
Jes,
got any more pics of SeanP's XJ on the trail, since he built it up (more).
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CRASH
NAXJA Forum User
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- Foresthill, CA
You don't need 35 spline shafts with a hipinion 9", as it has been shown that the gearset is likely the weak link with 31 spline shafts.
You are asking a reverse rotation 8.8 gearset to do rear axle duties, and they are just not designed for that. Same with a reverse spiral 44. They are driving on the weak side of the gearset when used in this application.
Even a standard spiral 44 and 8.8 gearset are marginal for 36" tires out West. Hell, Goatman broke a 44 gearset with 33's.
CRASH
You are asking a reverse rotation 8.8 gearset to do rear axle duties, and they are just not designed for that. Same with a reverse spiral 44. They are driving on the weak side of the gearset when used in this application.
Even a standard spiral 44 and 8.8 gearset are marginal for 36" tires out West. Hell, Goatman broke a 44 gearset with 33's.
CRASH
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- Birmingham, AL
This I know.
LOL, ok so the real deal is I wanted the hp 9" 3rd member. I didn't want to sell it, err yet to get a nodular regular 9.
LOL, ok so the real deal is I wanted the hp 9" 3rd member. I didn't want to sell it, err yet to get a nodular regular 9.
