Dovergreyxj

How can I tell the difference between Dana 35c and Chrysler 8.25

exasemech

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/axle-info-148057/

That's assuming you have an axle rather than an axel.

cruiser54

That's a Dana 35. Here's a handy chart for everyone.

lawsoncl

The Dana logo stamped into the cover is also a bit of a giveaway too. :}

The metal fill plug also says it's a 1984 to very early 1990 D35 which does not use c-clips, and is a bit stronger than the c-clip version. Assuming someone didn't swap the cover to get rid of the leak prone rubber butt plug, which is a bad idea. The c-clip version has the rubber plug located higher up to get oil out to the wheel bearings, which are lubed by the diff oil. Versus sealed wheel bearings on the non-clip axle.

8.25 didn't get used until 91, I think?

cruiser54

Yeah. 91 or 92.

Saudade

There's a tag bolted on around the 10 o'clock position. What doe sit say? Perhaps you have aa LSD in it.

Of course, knowing the model year of your XJ would help resolve any confusion.

exasemech

Seeing as the tag is still there and what the cover bolts and plug look like I suspect the juice in there was last changed...never.

cruiser54

Let's see what the tag says!!

Rogue4x4

We don't have to wait. It's a turdy five lol

cruiser54

But it might be a turdy five with limited slip!!

Saudade

Looks like mine.

'88. D35 with Trac-lok. Mine still has both tags. The short one at 5:00 says "Use limited slip diff lube only". The long one has the BOM number and gear ratio.

The tag on his looks like the short one on mine,

We HAVE to KNOW!!!