8.25 rebuild

[73NorthernDuste]

Hey all

Looking at rebuilding my 8.25 over the winter as it is on it's last legs...Since 8.75's are hard to find and expensive to rebuild I am going to stick with the 8.25 as is should hold up to my street only car. Looking for some advice on part manufacturers...

Axles Looking at a set from dutchman for $235.00
http://www.dutchmanaxles.com/index....-axle-shafts/rear-axles/c-clip-axle-pair.html

Sure grip my two choices are the MP P4529273 from summit for 313 or a spicer ds73101 new for 234.00. they look like they are the same unit. I have an auburn now but it is on it's last legs.

last I'll need a new ring and pinion. 3.21 ratio. looking at yukon vs superior. should I spring the extra 50 bucks for the superior or is there another brand that will work well.

Thanks in advance for any advice...

Brent

 

[salinasjoel]

I have an mp performance suregrip I looking to unload

 

[Saetun]

73, thx for the heads up on that Spicer. That's an excellent price for a new unit, about what folks ask for a used.

 

[73NorthernDuste]

TTT

Still looking for some advice on gear vendors what's your experience..

Thanks

 

[superdart]

I ordered Dutchman axles through Doctor Diff. I am using the modern 29 spline Dana Trac-Loc that came in the 5.9L Durango R/Ts. More splines, bigger C-clips, larger button heads, smaller center pin.

As far as gears, you could likely find a good set of used 3.21s from a V6 Dakota. I scored my 3.55s for $40 from a guy who upgraded his V6 Dak to 3.92s. :cheers:

Also, are you sticking with Drum brakes, or going to take the plunge and upgrade to Jeep Discs?

My Dutchmans (right):