I had my Dana 30 welded and after 2 months a axle shaft broke on me I have replaced it with a dana35 welded as well but I’m looking forward to getting my 8.8
I’m welding the rear diff, with locker in the front of my XJ, I drive it to work and back but no sharp turns or anything there, sharpest turn I take is parking lol.
Had a welded 12 bolt rearend under my K5. Never broke the weld, but destroyed the pinion seal & bearings somehow. Perhaps it was the 40's on a half ton axle....😂 Love my 1tons I have now.
Hey Ronnie u think 31s would ever break an axle? I mostly just trail ride and drank a lil bit lol...no monster hill climbs or pipelines...I do like to gouge on it every once in a while when I get a wild hair...think I’ll be alright?
You sir somehow asked my exact question detail for detail. 31s small lift, looking to lock both my diffs to make my offroadin stupid simple when i need to do it. I ride most my time so i dont mind losing some street ability. I just want my hot rod tractor to do even better. 98 jeep xj.
Bought a Jeep Wrangler with a bunch of mods, found out it had a welded rear diff on Dana 44's and snapped axle shaft twice lol I don't know what gears they re-geared it to..
I have a 98 wrangler 4 cyl that is strictly off-road toy. Would it be a bad idea to weld the front and rear diff? I’m tired of this 4wd that is only putting power to two wheels lol
I have a 96XJ I just bought for a daily driver and I had 31 inch tires on it with a 3 inch lift and I noticed that both rear wheels turn at the same time and it hops at low speed sharp turns and someone said it may be welded. Is there any other option other than it they may be welded? And how would I tell if the vehicle was manufactured with a limited slip differential from the factory? One more question.😊 if the original gears were welded, could I swap them out fairly easily with the factory set up? Appreciate anyone’s help as I am a newbie.
Jack up the rear tires in the air and spin a tire with your hand, if the other tire spins the opposite direction it’s an open diff, if it spins in the same direction it’s a lsd
Old rig. Soft blocky tires. Daily but ridiculous level off-road abuse with aftermarket axles but debating welding the read leaving front open. Not lifted much and don't turn sharp anywhere really. 33's on it.... Experienced driver just curious of the pros and cons. Dana 44 front and rear under this old dodge half ton
Why would you swap a Chrysler 8.25 out for a Ford 8.8? You gain very little in strength, not worth the trouble in my opinion, the swap would make more sense if you had a Dana 35 rear.
@@cherokeeronnie I have an 8.25 with stock shafts, 4.56 gears and a Spartan locker on 35s and it holds up great. I have beat on it pretty hard at the East Lynn trails.
I've daily driven my Toyota welded front and rear for a decade, I have no real complaints other than tire wear.
Do you drive in the snow on the road with that?
@@vinnykurnizi7131 I do
@@cadilakisrodcustom perfect, if you have manual locking hubs in the front, Do you leave one side unlocked ever with that welded front diff for snow?
@@vinnykurnizi7131 yes, I only spin one hub unless I need to do something stupid lol
@@cadilakisrodcustom Thank you very much my daily pathfinder is now getting welded front end soon lol. Suddenly even more unstoppable
I had my Dana 30 welded and after 2 months a axle shaft broke on me I have replaced it with a dana35 welded as well but I’m looking forward to getting my 8.8
I’m welding the rear diff, with locker in the front of my XJ, I drive it to work and back but no sharp turns or anything there, sharpest turn I take is parking lol.
Had a welded 12 bolt rearend under my K5.
Never broke the weld, but destroyed the pinion seal & bearings somehow. Perhaps it was the 40's on a half ton axle....😂
Love my 1tons I have now.
Good points Ronnie
Good info at the right time. Thanks.
This is one thing I am going to spend the money on a selectable locker.
Hey Ronnie u think 31s would ever break an axle? I mostly just trail ride and drank a lil bit lol...no monster hill climbs or pipelines...I do like to gouge on it every once in a while when I get a wild hair...think I’ll be alright?
You should be I drank a lot on 31s 😂
@@cherokeeronnie hahaha thanks man
You sir somehow asked my exact question detail for detail. 31s small lift, looking to lock both my diffs to make my offroadin stupid simple when i need to do it. I ride most my time so i dont mind losing some street ability. I just want my hot rod tractor to do even better. 98 jeep xj.
You think a stock 2.5 L jeep tj will be fine with 31’s bfg’s on a welded diff
Bought a Jeep Wrangler with a bunch of mods, found out it had a welded rear diff on Dana 44's and snapped axle shaft twice lol I don't know what gears they re-geared it to..
Should say on it or do the math
What a bout a welded front diff
And lsd in back
Whould it cause problems if only using 4wd when wheeling not daily
Xjs don’t have manual hubs so the diff always spins so if you tried to turn sharp it probably wouldn’t feel that great
im keen on doing this and using locking hubs to have one wheel drive when needed.
You had me at tire wear. It's a no no.
Hell did good for almost 3 years
I have a 98 wrangler 4 cyl that is strictly off-road toy. Would it be a bad idea to weld the front and rear diff? I’m tired of this 4wd that is only putting power to two wheels lol
I had a off road one no problems at all I was really hard on it
Love the video thx what part wv u out of iam Parkersburg love go on ride with ya but mine just 3 inch 31 tire no lovers yet lol
Lockers
I’m near Morgantown
I have a 96XJ I just bought for a daily driver and I had 31 inch tires on it with a 3 inch lift and I noticed that both rear wheels turn at the same time and it hops at low speed sharp turns and someone said it may be welded. Is there any other option other than it they may be welded? And how would I tell if the vehicle was manufactured with a limited slip differential from the factory? One more question.😊 if the original gears were welded, could I swap them out fairly easily with the factory set up? Appreciate anyone’s help as I am a newbie.
Jack up the rear tires in the air and spin a tire with your hand, if the other tire spins the opposite direction it’s an open diff, if it spins in the same direction it’s a lsd
Old rig. Soft blocky tires. Daily but ridiculous level off-road abuse with aftermarket axles but debating welding the read leaving front open. Not lifted much and don't turn sharp anywhere really. 33's on it.... Experienced driver just curious of the pros and cons. Dana 44 front and rear under this old dodge half ton
Why would you swap a Chrysler 8.25 out for a Ford 8.8? You gain very little in strength, not worth the trouble in my opinion, the swap would make more sense if you had a Dana 35 rear.
I’ve had good luck with the 8.8 and abuse
8.25 not so much
@@cherokeeronnie I have an 8.25 with stock shafts, 4.56 gears and a Spartan locker on 35s and it holds up great. I have beat on it pretty hard at the East Lynn trails.
A spool is really cheap ,
welded diff is for a purely off road trail rig. not safe for on road use
Well darn drive mine all the time
Get a Hinda then if your scared 😱