I requested a Build Sheet from Jeep...
The reason I'd done so was for my rear axle.
The build sheet states the following.

DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRAS Corporate 8.25 Rear Axle

When changing my differential fluids recently, the metal tag on the cover stated Dana 35. I am hoping it is indeed the 8.25

Do you think the build sheet is incorrect? It sure seems so.
Is it possible they put the wrong tag on there.

There was another tag on the cover, only it was impossible to read.

Do they usually put on two tags?

What do I really have (besides confusion )

 

You could just post a picture or google the axle index picture to help

 

Help to id the rear end https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/axle-info-148057/
It could be they blew the rear end and just grabbed a junkyard one maybe.

 

That is killer, thanks!
If I remember, it was less round like the 8.25 which I'm listed as having (that's all that really matters). If that's true, I'm really baffled on the D35 tag.
I'll compare them tomorrow

 

Post a picture here

 

I printed out that page of differentials and gave one to my son and several other people, in fact I just printed out some more I had ran out.

There is a vast knowledge pool here and even an old man like me drink from it daily as I was a "babe in the woods" when it came to Jeeps.

 

Build Sheet's shouldn't lie. Don't rule out the possibility of a Dana 35 swap performed by a previous owner's cheap-o mechanic.

 

bingo.

 

My build sheet says 8.25 as well but my jeep is also celebrating its 21st birthday this month so definitely no guarantees that what's actually there is original.

 

Exactly. My build sheet would say 8.25. I have an 8.25. It isn't the original 8.25.

 

Ok, so I took a look and compared it to the pictures, I do indeed have a 8.25.

So, help a noob out and keep me from soundin' ignant.

Is it an "eight two five" an "eight point two five" or is it an "eight and a quarter". What do I call it when I speak "it's" name?

 

8.25 is a reference towards the ring gear diameter, which is 8.25 inches. So u can say either 8 and a quarter or 8 point 25

 

^^^

Thanks.

 

Often times there is a second tag if it has a factory LSD.

 

Thanks for the pic guide.
It is definitely a 8.25. Also, the build sheet states that I've an Auxiliary Tranny Ccoler which I thought I had with the tow package.
I feel better about moving forward with some lockers soon. Here's a pic.