Topic: super 35 or dana 44

[95yjman]

I probbely spent 1200 on my rear D44 swap..thats including the rear disc brakes I put on it..

[jfrabat]

I probbely spent 1200 on my rear D44 swap..thats including the rear disc brakes I put on it..

That's about as much as I spent on my SD35 (alloys, ARB) with no disc brake.

[Jeffy]

I spent around $900 on my D44 including the gears, drum rebuilds and the Detroit.  I saw able to trade up from a D35 Detroit Gearless so the Softlocker was cheap.

[Duck Dodgers]

From everything I have read and people I have talked to about the s35, for the money , it's a worthy upgrade for the rear. By the time you buy a used d44, go through it to make sure all the components are good, regear if needed and add an ARB you're still in the $1300-$1400 range or more. The s35 kit from Superior will run around $1200 with an ARB included. Truss a 35? personally I see no need unless you are a skinny pedal to the floor all the time wheeler. With the 35 you'll keep the weight down. The smaller pumpkin gives a bit more clearance. The performance difference between the stock d44 and the s35 will be minimal behind a 2.5l. 33's will be no trouble at all for the s35, 35's are as big as I would go on any 2.5l The Super 35 upgrade is one that I will be doing in the near future. BTW this is all based on setting up the kit yourself or going through the d44 yourself. Farm out the work and the price jumps big time. IMHO

[AGUHR]

Now this is just for me of course - but  I finally got time to speak to a friend of mine that owns a 4x4 shop in the area.  (he also knows how i drive and what my end game is for my YJ) he told me not to waste any money on a D35, he said a S35 is a good setup but at the end of the day you can't upgrade the R&P.
With the S35 it does bring the axles up to strength and makes it available to put a locker in it, and you can truss the S35 so the weaker tubes strengthen up a bit.  but for the money and time spent on it the 8.8 gets you to a better place. 

With that said I'm would ike to go 35-37 inch tires at some point so the S35 would not work for me. 

[sharpxmen]

...but at the end of the day you can't upgrade the R&P.

very correct. On top of that you are also limited to the 4.88 lowest ratio available with the D35.

[jfrabat]

With that said I'm would ike to go 35-37 inch tires at some point so the S35 would not work for me. 

I would say that for that size, it is better to go to a D44...

[AGUHR]

sorry for my poor english in my post - did it at work quickly.

[JeepBoy2000]

I was a click of the mouse away from buying the s35 until i stumbled across a rubi 44 on craigslist. Picked it up for $350 after talking the guy down from $600!!.. reason for being so cheap was because the tube was bent. I Had it straightened for 150, installed 4:88's, new driverside axle shaft, and i had a bolt in locked d44 for about $900. I also still need to truss it and sell the dana 35.  I think most axle swaps run in the 600-1500 range depending on the axle and what you do to it..

[Duck Dodgers]

I was a click of the mouse away from buying the s35 until i stumbled across a rubi 44 on craigslist. Picked it up for $350 after talking the guy down from $600!!.. reason for being so cheap was because the tube was bent. I Had it straightened for 150, installed 4:88's, new driverside axle shaft, and i had a bolt in locked d44 for about $900. I also still need to truss it and sell the dana 35.  I think most axle swaps run in the 600-1500 range depending on the axle and what you do to it..

That is a great deal and would void out any intention of my doing the s35.

Good points on tire size and the carrier capacity. I'm still in  the 2.5l has restricted buildability mentality, forgive me for I have sinned  But I'm lurnin'

[JeepBoy2000]

The s35 in my opinion is a good alternative IF you plan on sticking with 35's or under. I did a whole bunch of research on other forums and I would have bought it if it were not for the deal on cl. So that being said, Im not sure if one should completely rule out the s35 because of what other people say. although the shafts are part of the weak link on the stock 35, the housing that flexes is what tends to break crap. Thats why i plan on trussing my rubi 44 because it has the same diameter tubes as the 35, and not to mention its been bent once before... 

[brokenwrist21]

for what its worth i put the yukon s35 kit in my jeep, with a detroit softlocker. paid $1100 drop shipped from randys ring and pinion. yukon shafts, yukon r&p, and yukon master install kits. the only reason for mine needing rebuilt is i blew three teeth off the pinion gear.