Knowing your Axles
09-08-2010, 04:55 PM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Knowing your Axles
Been searching like a mad man and haven't found a direct answer.
Can I find out what Axle I have in the rear without pulling the cover and counting splines?
I have read both stories. XJ's with ABS only come with a Dana 35. I have also read the opposite that ABS XJ's came with two options. Dana 35 and an 8.25.
My XJ
1993 Sport with ABS.
Can I find out what Axle I have in the rear without pulling the cover and counting splines?
I have read both stories. XJ's with ABS only come with a Dana 35. I have also read the opposite that ABS XJ's came with two options. Dana 35 and an 8.25.
My XJ
1993 Sport with ABS.
09-08-2010, 05:15 PM
#4
CF Veteran
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Cove, OR
Posts: 2,095
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Been searching like a mad man and haven't found a direct answer.
Can I find out what Axle I have in the rear without pulling the cover and counting splines?
I have read both stories. XJ's with ABS only come with a Dana 35. I have also read the opposite that ABS XJ's came with two options. Dana 35 and an 8.25.
My XJ
1993 Sport with ABS.
Can I find out what Axle I have in the rear without pulling the cover and counting splines?
I have read both stories. XJ's with ABS only come with a Dana 35. I have also read the opposite that ABS XJ's came with two options. Dana 35 and an 8.25.
My XJ
1993 Sport with ABS.
Search on this web site you should be able to find pictures of the two different diff covers, or measure the axle tubes 2.5 for the D35, 3 inch for the Chrysler.
09-08-2010, 05:18 PM
#5
Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Canton , GA
Posts: 159
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Trending Topics
09-08-2010, 07:12 PM
#11
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Georgia
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Axle
Look at the cover. The 8.25 is rounded and contoured. The Dana is very accented on the left. You may also have the id tag on the inside on the right wheel. Also, check the tabs that are bolted on the axle.
09-09-2010, 12:14 PM
#14
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
A co-worker has me worried. He said the Dana 35 is a POS axle and won't hold up when I install larger tires.
I currently have 235/75/15 on stock steel rims.
Checked the wheels they are 15x7 so that's good.
Looking into going with a 30" (265/75/15) If they will fit under my stock suspension.
But now this guy got me nervous.
I currently have 235/75/15 on stock steel rims.
Checked the wheels they are 15x7 so that's good.
Looking into going with a 30" (265/75/15) If they will fit under my stock suspension.
But now this guy got me nervous.
Last edited by 93~~XJ; 09-09-2010 at 12:18 PM.
09-09-2010, 12:26 PM
#15
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posts: 642
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
A co-worker has me worried. He said the Dana 35 is a POS axle and won't hold up when I install larger tires.
I currently have 235/75/15 on stock steel rims.
Checked the wheels they are 15x7 so that's good.
Looking into going with a 30" (265/75/15) If they will fit under my stock suspension.
But now this guy got me nervous.
I currently have 235/75/15 on stock steel rims.
Checked the wheels they are 15x7 so that's good.
Looking into going with a 30" (265/75/15) If they will fit under my stock suspension.
But now this guy got me nervous.
With 30's you will be fine anything after 33 you then can be worried.