ok here's the deal guys. 95 yj 2.5L with most of the basics out of the way in terms of the jeep. lockers, lift, etc.... i have about a grand sitting around to toy with. this isn't much but i'm trying to pay bills while in college and still maintain its DD/ offroadability. wondering what you guys think i should do next.

A) scrap the 30/35 and get a junkyard 44/14FF and save up some more money to buy F150/waggy mix springs and go SOA.

B) 4:1 in the t-case

C)regear the 30 and throw a locked 44 in the rear while going SOA.

remember that this is a college budget and even though the jeep is already 'capable' i want it to be 'unstoppable'.

let the recommendations begin.

C and 33's.

already got 33's just looking to increase my flex while improving ride quality.

already got 33's just looking to increase my flex while improving ride quality.
Well, there you go. Makes the decision even easier. That 14 bolt will hang too low with those tires.

when i first thought of swapping axles, i thought an 8.8 would be the best option. and then i started looking at how expensive those swaps are compared to 44 or 60 swap. so i guess my question would be if i eventually wanted to run a 36 or 37 in tire with the 2.5 L. do you think the 44 would be enough or should i nut up and go with the 60

d60 and 5.33's with the 2.5

when i first thought of swapping axles, i thought an 8.8 would be the best option. and then i started looking at how expensive those swaps are compared to 44 or 60 swap. so i guess my question would be if i eventually wanted to run a 36 or 37 in tire with the 2.5 L. do you think the 44 would be enough or should i nut up and go with the 60

What makes the 8.8 that much more expensive than a 44 or 60? You're running leaf springs already, so all you need is another set of spring perches to go SOA and maybe a different u-joint for the driveshaft. :confused:

Dump the dana 35.

well i know that 8.8's run anywhere from the 150-400 dollar range where as i can get dana 60 for a dime a dozen

I was in the same boat not too long ago. I had a 1995 YJ 2.5 on 38's w/ a dana 30 front 4.88's, Atlas 3.8 and a Scout 44 in the rear w/ 4.88's. Mine became a trailer queen after I broke a front axle and destroyed the Lock-Right in the process. I needed to make a change. I'm in the middle of a V-8 swap and dana 60 swap. If it were me, I would go with "C". It's your driver and I 'wheel with guys all the time that run 38's on a 30/44 setup. Carry extra fronts and don't beat on it.

-cj

8.8 in the rear. look around, should be able to find one for $150 or less. Lock it and regear both front and rear to 4.88. That'll eat up your money but it'll be well spent. If you have a super 35 kit already out back, then consider the 4:1 instead...