Chrysler 8.25

[BrockGrimes]

Anyone considered running a Chrysler 8.25 instead of a 8.8?

Chrysler 8.25 Rear Axle:
C-clip
Vehicles: '91-'01 XJ
Ring Gear: 8.25”
Stock Gearing: 3.55, 3.73, 4.10
Axleshaft Spline: 29 ('96-'01)
Axleshaft Diameter: 1.21 (29 spline)
Brakes: Drum 11”
Weakness: c-clip
Width: 60.5”
Wheel Bolt: 5x4.5”

Ford 8.8 Rear Axle
C-clip
Vehicles: Ford Explorer (Prefered Swap, information reflects Explorer only), Ford F-Series , Ford Ranger
Ring Gear: 8.8"
Stock Gearing: 3.08, 3.27, 3.55, 3.73, 4.10
Axleshaft Spline: 28, 31
Axleshaft Diameter: 1.320"
Brakes: Drum ('91-'94), Disc ('95-'01)
Weakness: C-clip, weak carrier
Width: 59.625" to 65.6"
Wheel Bolt: Most 5x4.5"

[derbydad276]

why ?...

jeep axle is drum brake 8.8 is disc around me the second you say (jeep) parts the price goes up

[BrockGrimes]

Because its cheap and parts are plentiful and it's got tons of aftermarket support and beefy add-ons because it's off road following.
Plus it's about the same width needed for stock or with a cv swap.
Also you can run zj disc on it for a disc brake setup.