I assume your talking TJ? The switch is cosly for a TJ but reasonable for a YJ/XJ (leaf springs)
I would not waste time nor money on a D35. Making it a Super 35 just makes it a turd axle with strong shafts, houseing is still crap. Putting in a D44 that is bolt in will run you about $1000-$1500 for the axle. Then if you decide to do a locker and regear you are running well over another $1000-$1500. Doing an 8.8 on the other hand will still be costly but you will get a stronger axle that can conceivably handle 38's, and EASILY handle your 35's with much abuse and as a bonus you get free disk brakes. With that said the axle itself will run you around $100-$500 (I would say no more that $300) you have to have some fab skills. You will need to remove factory brackets and add TJ brackets, the bracket kit will run $300. Once welded on you now have a bolt in axle. After adding a locker and gears you are ready to roll for about $500-$1000 less than a D44. The catchs is for the 8.8 you really need an SYE, Drive shaft, flange adapter, and really want at least adjustable upper control arms. End state you get more out of the 8.8 and they will both run about the same price wise but the 8.8 has alot more work involved
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