Rear axle will be either the Chrysler 8.25
, or a Dana 35 (if you have ABS it’s a D35). Transfer case will be either the NP231 or NP242. There’s a tag on the backside of the T-case near the drain/fill plugs that will tell you for sure.
What jeeps have Dana 44 axles?
These Dana 44s are an almost perfect swap for the rear of any
TJ, YJ, XJ, ZJ, WJ
, or even a KJ. At 60 3/4 inches wide, this axle is almost the same width as a TJ (61 1/2 inches, wheel-mounting surface to wheel-mounting surface). They are commonly found with Trac-Lok limited slips and either 4.30 or 4.56 gears.
What axles come on a Jeep Cherokee?
SJ Wagoneer: Grand Wagoneers, Full Size Wagoneers and Full Size Cherokees/Cherokee Chiefs came standard with
Dana 44 front axles
, and either the Dana 44 or AMC 20 rear axles. These are also prime candidates for swaps into smaller Jeeps.
What axle is in a 2001 Jeep Cherokee?
The
Chrysler 8.25 axle
is 3′′ in diameter on the axle tube.
What axles does a 1999 Jeep Cherokee have?
1999 (and most 1997-2001 Cherokees) had the
29-spline Chrysler 8.25 rear axle
, upgraded from earlier 27-spline axles. The C8. 25 was also used is Dodge Dakotas, Durangos, and Jeep Liberties, and is a much more preferable axle than the Dana 35 axle found in many Cherokees, Wranglers, and 6-cylinder Grand Cherokees.
Are Dana 30 axles good?
The 30 has been
proven as a good little axle as long as
the tires stay under 36′′ or so. Like I said, I run 35’s, 4.88’s, full locker and the stroker and I beat the piss out of it and have had almost no problems with it.
What jeeps have Dana 30 axles?
The new Jeep® Wrangler JL comes with redesigned Dana axles as standard equipment.
The Wrangler Sport and Sahara
come with Dana 30TM axles in front and Dana 35TM AdvanTEK® axles in the rear, while the Rubicon comes equipped with Dana 44TM AdvanTEK® axles in front and rear.
Are Dana 44 axles good?
At the same time, the Dana 44 is
a great axle
if you don’t need giant tires or big power. Most people don’t realize how heavy a Dana 60 is and how much unsprung weight affects handling. The Dana 44 is also a heavy axle, but it’s significantly lighter than a Dana 60.
Is the Dana 44 strong?
It used to be that the Dana 44 was considered to be a fairly
stout
axle. But as trails got tougher and tires got larger, the 44 got dumped in favor of even stronger hardware. But the Dana 44 is a pretty stout piece, and many companies offer parts to make your 44 even stronger than it now is.
How do I know if I have Dana 44 axles?
There are a few things that can help you tell if the axle is a Dana 35 or a Dana 44. The easiest way to tell these axles apart is
to look at the shape of the differential cover
. The Dana 35 cover is pretty much perfectly round. The Dana 44 is sort of a six-sided shape.
What is Dana 30 axle?
The Dana/Spicer Model 30 is
an automotive axle manufactured by Dana
Holding Corporation. It has been manufactured as a beam axle and independent suspension axle with several versions.
What gear ratio is in a 2000 Jeep Cherokee?
Axle gear ratios
3.07:1
, manual transmission, I6 engine. 3.54:1, automatic transmission, I6 engine with Dana 44 rear differential.
What vehicles have a Dana 35?
The Dana 35 (as well as the AMC-15) is found in a wide variety of vehicles. The most common Dana 35 applications are as a rear axle in the
Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Comanche
and as a front axle in the Ford Explorer and Ford Ranger.
How do I identify Dana axles?
To figure out exactly what axle you have, you can look for the
Dana stamped bill of materials number
. This stamped number can usually be found on the righthand side or on the longer axletube on the same side of the tube as the differential cover, facing the rear of the truck.
How do I know what Dana 30 axle I have?
Dana 30 Axle Identification
A Dana 30 cover will look like a
rounded square
. It should have 10 bolt holes and is 9 inches wide.
Is the Dana 35 a good axle?
Make no mistake,
a built Dana 35 is a strong and capable axle
. Obviously not as strong as a build Dana 44 (or similar), but if you’re not going to be running anything larger than 33′′ tires, a built Dana 35 should suit you just fine.
