[jps4jeep]

I posted this a while ago, everyone thinks that the D35 is a horrible rear, when in fact it is not, perhaps it is the driveing style of the people who break them that is wrong.

I have the Stock D30 D35 on my YJ, with stock 307 gears and everything is original and factory. I run a 33" tire, and I like to think I wheel it pretty hard! But... I also have ytaken precautions that will increase the longevity of my axles. I chose wheels that don't stick out too far and increase the stress on my bearings, and I Change the diff fluid every three oil changes just in case some water made it's way in there, these are some things I do. Also my manner of driving differs from a lot of people. I will use Lauraboston as a example cause we wheel together, and have different methods!

Laura used to, and sometime still perfers the gas method of tackling a obstical. she has a 03 TJ, she has broken the T-case, out put shaft, the front end is tweeked, the controlarm is bent and what ever else has happened.

I have a YJ with hi miles and a lot more trail time, I perfer the crawl method. Instead of a heavy foot, I rely on spotting the line, tire placement, and driver skill to conquer obsticals. (I am not saying Laura has no skill, in fact I was amazed at how little gas she used in paragon this weekend!)

I have never had any axle whoes to date.

If you want to go larger than 33" tires, then I would start to consider the upgrades, The super D30 for the front and a 8.8 in the rear will handle 35's no problem!!