how to go about trusting axles with 35" tires

[deezbalz]

i have owned a few yjs back in the day and i just picked up a tj for a awsome price. comes with a 6inch lift that is still in box. im gonna either run 33s or 35s. i know dana 35 can handle 33's but im iffy on putting 35s under it. what should i do put a 8.8 under it or upgrade the axle shafts. if i upgrade shafts where should i go to buy them

 

[Jesse]

I upgraded to an 8.8 No point in throwing money at a 35.

 

[xjmarc]

My 35 with Yukon alloys couldn't hold 33s. Find an 8.8, 9" or 44 out of another TJ, latter would be the easiest swap in.

 

[Jesse]

My 35 with Yukon alloys couldn't hold 33s. Find an 8.8, 9" or 44 out of another TJ, latter would be the easiest swap in.

Easiest but, if you have a bit of time and money I'd go 8.8 or 9" just because of how much stronger they are. Just my 2 cents. I'm in no way saying that a 44 wouldn't do the job.

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Complete Ford 8.8" Rear Axle Assembly Jeep TJ Ready to Bolt In Axle Swap

 

[Jesse]

Complete Ford 8.8" Rear Axle Assembly Jeep TJ Ready to Bolt In Axle Swap

This. That is exactly what I got and I'm very happy with it. The customer service is outstanding as well, not to mention all the different options they have!

 

[ljrubitm]

Heres what I would do. Get the 8.8 and do this.


Superior Super 88 Axle System for Ford 8.8 Inch

 

[Jesse]

Heres what I would do. Get the 8.8 and do this.


Superior Super 88 Axle System for Ford 8.8 Inch

That is not a requirement right away. Maybe further down the road you could do that, but the 88 by itself is pretty strong.

 

[xjmarc]

8.8 is pretty strong I just have a hard time doing all the fab for a c-clip axle.