The 8 1/4 thread

Minor update - I am in the process of installing the Dana 35 items in the 8.25. As I pulled both apart, everything lines up nicely with the exception of the pinion. I looked back through this threads (Post #4) and realized there are two types of carrier bearings for the 8.25, a 2.8 and and 3.2. Well I have the 3.2 type and the Dana 35 is a 2.8 type.

With that said, the issue is - WHAT carrier bearing do you use, is there a part number for the Dana 35 to 8.25's 3.2 bearing?

I would believe this bearing size is probably part of the debate for different 8.25's and the respective offset.

My deduction - unless this bearing is identified, owners of the 3.2 bearing 8.25's are SOL for gear and LSD swap's. People with 2.8's bearings should swap with no issue?

I now have a Dana 35 LSD with 3:73's for sale for anyone who has a 2.8 8.25 setup.