Never knew the 44 and 8.25 were so close. For me, I prefer the 44 as that is what I'm familiar with. On the other hand, I agree with Jeep Driver as leaving the 8.25 in place. Then again on the OTHER other hand, you are solid axle swapping a Liberty so I don't think a little extra work would scare you. From a business point and for time, we do not swap axles unless they're a bolt in job. We will regear your axles but that's about as far as we'll go axle wise outside of lifts and regular maintenance. 🤙🤟👍
IMO both are equal when assembled with quality parts. Both have strong aftermarket support; IE- gears/lockers/carriers/axle shafts/trusses… It’s preference on what you already have and if you want to change that. I would leave the 8 1/4 in as it would be less work than swapping a JKU rear D44.
Appreciate the info I'm still weighing the pros and cons of all the options. It's blows my mind that I can spend twice as much on axles than I bought my jeep for lol
@@millwright15 I've got an 00 xj running 31.5s with d30lp still with 3.55 gears. Want Either a d30hp or d44 with 4.56 gears on 33s. Luckily I have the Chrysler 8.25 29 spline out back so I'm just going to truss it with 4.56, ox locker, chromoly shafts and a disk conversion and call that done.
@@randomritchie A D30 will handle the 33’s just fine. I went way overkill on a D30 build for an XJ with 4.88’s, RCV’s, locker, trussed, gusseted and it held up to me beating the daylights out of it on 37’s for about a year!
@@millwright15 That's what I was thinking, junkyard d30hp is still cheap. Buying a $3000 d44 and dumping another $3000 into it was really hurting my brain. I don't beat up my rig mostly intermediate wheeling.
very excited to see the result!!!
step 5/13? Will you put 37-40 tires?
you have to cut a lot
🖖🖖
Going with 35’s for now, 37’s later! Been a lot of modifications going on! Hoping to get a video out soon!!!
I learned something today 💙
Never knew the 44 and 8.25 were so close. For me, I prefer the 44 as that is what I'm familiar with. On the other hand, I agree with Jeep Driver as leaving the 8.25 in place. Then again on the OTHER other hand, you are solid axle swapping a Liberty so I don't think a little extra work would scare you. From a business point and for time, we do not swap axles unless they're a bolt in job. We will regear your axles but that's about as far as we'll go axle wise outside of lifts and regular maintenance. 🤙🤟👍
So, you have 3 hands? 🤯
@@samumankee No. Six, if you count my feet as hands 🤪🤪🤪
IMO both are equal when assembled with quality parts. Both have strong aftermarket support; IE- gears/lockers/carriers/axle shafts/trusses… It’s preference on what you already have and if you want to change that. I would leave the 8 1/4 in as it would be less work than swapping a JKU rear D44.
I want to do some works on my liberty, I’ll be glad if you can accept it in your workshop.
When I get my new shop built I will be taking on a lot more work!
@@millwright15 thanks because I will have to ship you mine from over seas ;)
Appreciate the info I'm still weighing the pros and cons of all the options. It's blows my mind that I can spend twice as much on axles than I bought my jeep for lol
In the front Dana 44 build I have just over $4200 in it. Only gave 4500 for the liberty 🤣
Also, you are quite welcome for the info!
@@millwright15 I've got an 00 xj running 31.5s with d30lp still with 3.55 gears. Want Either a d30hp or d44 with 4.56 gears on 33s. Luckily I have the Chrysler 8.25 29 spline out back so I'm just going to truss it with 4.56, ox locker, chromoly shafts and a disk conversion and call that done.
@@randomritchie A D30 will handle the 33’s just fine. I went way overkill on a D30 build for an XJ with 4.88’s, RCV’s, locker, trussed, gusseted and it held up to me beating the daylights out of it on 37’s for about a year!
@@millwright15 That's what I was thinking, junkyard d30hp is still cheap. Buying a $3000 d44 and dumping another $3000 into it was really hurting my brain. I don't beat up my rig mostly intermediate wheeling.
Hank Hill that you???
I do a really good Hank Hill impression when I’ve had too many beers
@@millwright15 🤣🤣🤣 hell ya Bobby
I can tell these are not for a Toyota Corolla
Definitely not for a Toyota Corolla
I really hope ur not bein serios
@@harryhappy2340 absolutely serial
@@therealtoyotacorolla ok then 🤣👍
@@therealtoyotacorolla clearly, these are for a golf cart.