Dana 35 pricing...

[beanz98]

Listed is an axle I'm considering.  General opinion on a fair price?
Dana 35 with a Powertrax locker.  New brakes(5k miles)  Complete ready to bolt in.

[Wingman]

Locker is worth $350 new.  Probably a good price to target for everything.

Correct gearing?

[MrMindless]

You're buying or selling? Never buy a d35. They're worth their weight in steel.

If you're selling, Mark is right on.

If you're buying, an 8.8" swap from an Explorer or a d44 or 8.25 from other mopar stuff is what to actually shop for.

[beanz98]

I have a dilema...I don't do any "hard core" wheeling, but do like to push it when I do go a few times a year.  This swap would be easy, same gears. My current axle is open and I would like the locker.  I know that an explorer 8.8 or d44 is the best, but for my application, is is necessary?
The cost for the complete set up was $750, and before I commit, I had to ask, too much $ or waste of $ or both.  I'm unsure of the cost of an 8.8, and all that involves that swap.  If its not crazy, then I should explore that.
Again, this axle is nothing I NEED, just a want, kind of.  As always, your help is appreciated.
Happy New Year!
Dave

[MrMindless]

What size tires are you on?

It's not worth anywhere NEAR $400 to get fresh brakes and a spare set of axle shafts. I'd think for $750 you could have an 8.8 or 44 in there, and a D35 to sell for $150ish.

[beanz98]

Fair enough Mike.  You just re-affirmed what my gut feeling was.  I will keep looking.
PS-  only running 33's.

[Wingman]

Put a locker in what you have and grab a set of spare shafts.  BTW - I have a set... 

[rejeep]

if you shop im sure you can get a 8.8 under your TJ for $500
but unless your looking to regear and kill a couple birds with one stone everybody is right...
grab some extra shafts and enjoy your jeep...