PNWjeeper

So I just got my build sheet from jeep and for the rear axle it says it's a 3.55 ratio and 175mm. So what is the 175mm? Also I know NOTHING about axles or gearing so I'd like it to be dumbed down as much as possible please.

HCWHunter

You most likely have a Dana 35c since the Chrysler 8.25" in the XJ didn't start as an option until the '91 model.

wmmccall

That is a Dana 35. D35's usually were stamped Dana 35 on it. Also, it's an even oval shape. Google Dana 35 pics and compare. 175mm sounds really small, which the D35 is.

PNWjeeper

Awesome thank u guys. I kind of assumed it was after doing a little searching but the search option on the iPod app sucks IMO.

PNWjeeper

So for a dd with some moderate wheeling every once in a while would this be a good axle. Also what is the difference in axles? Again I know absolutely nothing about axles except names.

Juan4you

I was able to keep up with my buddies Cj that is locked front and rear. Mine was bone stock. Nothing broke. I've upgraded since then, you'll be okay...

EvstaG

The Chrysler 8.25 and Dana 44 axles are also ones that came on the Cherokee. Both of which are stronger than the Dana 35. And a question for more experienced members, is there an advantage to a pre-HO D35? (I heard they were non c-clip somewhere) But at any rate yes you'll be fine for what you mentioned there.

Juan4you

What state you live in? San Diego, Ca., has a d44 from a cherokee for 500...3:07 gears though.

Erkmed XJ

Just for future reference i used this diagram thing to figure out different acle types before i knew absolutely nothing

HCWHunter

Great Reference pic! Thx.

rtralabama

just look at your pumpkin

hankthetank

C-clip free up to 89. My 90 has c-clips...fail. waiting for a 8.25 to show up at u-pull.

PNWjeeper

So i was under my jeep today and decided to look at the stamp on my rear axle sure enough its a 35 but my question now is after the 35 there is a c making it a D35C what does that C stand for?

The_ocho

I can't recall what it stands for I wanna say "custom" but it means that it was an axle supplied by Dana unfinished to Chrysler for them to finish building to their specs.

PNWjeeper

so it has nothing to do with if it has a C-clip or not, the reason i ask is because i eventually want to do a rear disc conversion