Topic: Opinions on Axles, Gears and Lockers

[Mozman68]

I think it's only an 1/8" or something so small that you can live with it for a while until you can afford an SYE/drive shaft conversion....not sure how "little" a little while is though....

[Jeffy]

That's my understanding as well, so because of the angle, there SHOULD be some vibrations...  I think I may go for the D44 after all...  Although it will most likely be more expensive, as it will require a new DS (if I remember correctly, the D44 is longer than the D35, right?)

Felipe

Not necessarily...  Its no different then having the driveshaft pointed down or up for that matter.  If the angle is within spec of the U-joint, it should run fine.

[jfrabat]

So considering I already have a SYE, it would just mean adjusting the DS (if it is different enough to require it), and there should not be so much vibration?  Is anyone out there using an 8.8 that would be kind enough to give me some reference as to weather this set up would cause vibrations at highway speeds or not?  If I get one for a decent price, I may go for this one instead of the D44 and just leave the D30 up front...  It seems both should be ablt to handle up to 35" with lockers (provided I keep the 4 banger and dont do anything stupid), right?

[Jeffy]

So considering I already have a SYE, it would just mean adjusting the DS (if it is different enough to require it), and there should not be so much vibration?  Is anyone out there using an 8.8 that would be kind enough to give me some reference as to weather this set up would cause vibrations at highway speeds or not?  If I get one for a decent price, I may go for this one instead of the D44 and just leave the D30 up front...  It seems both should be ablt to handle up to 35" with lockers (provided I keep the 4 banger and dont do anything stupid), right?

An offset rear is not a problem.  It's a non-issue.  Most rear axles are offset to some degree.  The Ford isn't a real offset rear anyway it's for a central output transfer case/transmission.  Also, keep in mind that the Jeep's drivetrain isn't perfectly centered either.  I beleive it's 1-2" offset.