Jeep Wrangler TJ axle type???
05-24-2004, 02:45 PM
#41
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Re: Jeep Wrangler TJ axle type???
I gave my reasoning for why I thought he had the 44. I have a Sahara
of the same exact year and model that originally shipped with the 30"
tire/wheel package and dana 44, which included the "upgraded" 3.55:1
diff gears. So I have at least one example of why it would not be
HIGHLY unlikely he has the 44.
What exactly are you basing this statement on? Just saying it's
"HIGHLY unlikely" is like saying it's highly unlikely I have brown
eyes, unless you qualify your statement with some reasoning. I'm not
sayint you're wrong, just asking for better clarification. This way, I
can say "oh, I see" and actually understand why I was incorrect in my
previous assertion, and avoid making such an incorrect assertion again
in the future.
Thanks,
Bob
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message news:<A3osc.21961$PU5.9578@fed1read06>...
> It's HIGHLY unlikely his '97 TJ had the stronger Dana 44. 3.55 was a common
> ratio though so the 3.55 tag is to be expected.
>
> Derek, look at the fill plug on your rear axle to determine which you have.
> If the fill plug is a snap-in black plastic cap, it's the Dana 35c. If it
> is a steel bolt that is threaded into the rear cover, it's the much stronger
> Dana 44. However, Dana 44 axles were rare as hen's teeth in '97 TJs, with
> or without the 30" tire and wheel package. My '97 TJ came with the 30" tire
> and wheel package but it still came with a Dana 35c axle which I later
> swapped out for a used Dana 44 I found.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> N6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0405240510.38bf9186@posting.google.c om...
> > I'm not 100% sure on this, but damn close -- I think you probably have
> > a D44 in the rear.
> >
> > I have a 1997 Sahara as well, and it has (or actually had) 3.55 gears,
> > and has a Dana 44 rear. I believe, from what I read when I was buying
> > this jeep a couple years ago (I could be mistaken, it was a couple
> > years ago, after all), that the 3.55 gearing implies the Dana 44. It's
> > even possible the Dana 44 upgrade was an included part of the Sahara
> > package in 1997. The only caveat to this is if you have ABS. Since I
> > knew I wasn't getting ABS, though, that didn't even enter my thinking,
> > and I didn't look at how that affected any options as a result. Either
> > way, my vote is you probably have a Dana 44, pending the outcome of
> > your comparison to the pictures on the link Bill posted.
> >
> > Let us know! I'd certainly like to know if I'm way off base in what I
> > remember.
> >
> >
> > dirk44@aol.com (Derek Proctor) wrote in message
> news:<3ade3bcf.0405231707.4f8518f3@posting.google. com>...
> > > Hey all i have a 97 wrangler sahara that came standard with the 30"
> > > wheel package and i was wondering what axle and gearing it has. Im
> > > almost sure its a dana 35 but the tag on the left rear reads 3.55
> > > gears. I do not have any factory limited slips or anything so im
> > > guessing it was a mistake by the dealer. Is it possible that the
> > > dealer slapped on the 3.55 gear tag on a dana 35 or does this tag mean
> > > that my housing actually has 3.55's and my axle is in fact a dana 44?
> > > Any input would be appreciated.
of the same exact year and model that originally shipped with the 30"
tire/wheel package and dana 44, which included the "upgraded" 3.55:1
diff gears. So I have at least one example of why it would not be
HIGHLY unlikely he has the 44.
What exactly are you basing this statement on? Just saying it's
"HIGHLY unlikely" is like saying it's highly unlikely I have brown
eyes, unless you qualify your statement with some reasoning. I'm not
sayint you're wrong, just asking for better clarification. This way, I
can say "oh, I see" and actually understand why I was incorrect in my
previous assertion, and avoid making such an incorrect assertion again
in the future.
Thanks,
Bob
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message news:<A3osc.21961$PU5.9578@fed1read06>...
> It's HIGHLY unlikely his '97 TJ had the stronger Dana 44. 3.55 was a common
> ratio though so the 3.55 tag is to be expected.
>
> Derek, look at the fill plug on your rear axle to determine which you have.
> If the fill plug is a snap-in black plastic cap, it's the Dana 35c. If it
> is a steel bolt that is threaded into the rear cover, it's the much stronger
> Dana 44. However, Dana 44 axles were rare as hen's teeth in '97 TJs, with
> or without the 30" tire and wheel package. My '97 TJ came with the 30" tire
> and wheel package but it still came with a Dana 35c axle which I later
> swapped out for a used Dana 44 I found.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> N6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0405240510.38bf9186@posting.google.c om...
> > I'm not 100% sure on this, but damn close -- I think you probably have
> > a D44 in the rear.
> >
> > I have a 1997 Sahara as well, and it has (or actually had) 3.55 gears,
> > and has a Dana 44 rear. I believe, from what I read when I was buying
> > this jeep a couple years ago (I could be mistaken, it was a couple
> > years ago, after all), that the 3.55 gearing implies the Dana 44. It's
> > even possible the Dana 44 upgrade was an included part of the Sahara
> > package in 1997. The only caveat to this is if you have ABS. Since I
> > knew I wasn't getting ABS, though, that didn't even enter my thinking,
> > and I didn't look at how that affected any options as a result. Either
> > way, my vote is you probably have a Dana 44, pending the outcome of
> > your comparison to the pictures on the link Bill posted.
> >
> > Let us know! I'd certainly like to know if I'm way off base in what I
> > remember.
> >
> >
> > dirk44@aol.com (Derek Proctor) wrote in message
> news:<3ade3bcf.0405231707.4f8518f3@posting.google. com>...
> > > Hey all i have a 97 wrangler sahara that came standard with the 30"
> > > wheel package and i was wondering what axle and gearing it has. Im
> > > almost sure its a dana 35 but the tag on the left rear reads 3.55
> > > gears. I do not have any factory limited slips or anything so im
> > > guessing it was a mistake by the dealer. Is it possible that the
> > > dealer slapped on the 3.55 gear tag on a dana 35 or does this tag mean
> > > that my housing actually has 3.55's and my axle is in fact a dana 44?
> > > Any input would be appreciated.
05-24-2004, 02:48 PM
#42
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Re: Jeep Wrangler TJ axle type???
Oops.
Jerry, please disregard my previous tirade. I'm not sure why, but my
numb Monday-brain somehow missed the part where you used your own '97
TJ's specs as a direct rebuttal to mine. My bad! :(
Sorry!
/Bob
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message news:<A3osc.21961$PU5.9578@fed1read06>...
> It's HIGHLY unlikely his '97 TJ had the stronger Dana 44. 3.55 was a common
> ratio though so the 3.55 tag is to be expected.
>
> Derek, look at the fill plug on your rear axle to determine which you have.
> If the fill plug is a snap-in black plastic cap, it's the Dana 35c. If it
> is a steel bolt that is threaded into the rear cover, it's the much stronger
> Dana 44. However, Dana 44 axles were rare as hen's teeth in '97 TJs, with
> or without the 30" tire and wheel package. My '97 TJ came with the 30" tire
> and wheel package but it still came with a Dana 35c axle which I later
> swapped out for a used Dana 44 I found.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> N6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0405240510.38bf9186@posting.google.c om...
> > I'm not 100% sure on this, but damn close -- I think you probably have
> > a D44 in the rear.
> >
> > I have a 1997 Sahara as well, and it has (or actually had) 3.55 gears,
> > and has a Dana 44 rear. I believe, from what I read when I was buying
> > this jeep a couple years ago (I could be mistaken, it was a couple
> > years ago, after all), that the 3.55 gearing implies the Dana 44. It's
> > even possible the Dana 44 upgrade was an included part of the Sahara
> > package in 1997. The only caveat to this is if you have ABS. Since I
> > knew I wasn't getting ABS, though, that didn't even enter my thinking,
> > and I didn't look at how that affected any options as a result. Either
> > way, my vote is you probably have a Dana 44, pending the outcome of
> > your comparison to the pictures on the link Bill posted.
> >
> > Let us know! I'd certainly like to know if I'm way off base in what I
> > remember.
> >
> >
> > dirk44@aol.com (Derek Proctor) wrote in message
> news:<3ade3bcf.0405231707.4f8518f3@posting.google. com>...
> > > Hey all i have a 97 wrangler sahara that came standard with the 30"
> > > wheel package and i was wondering what axle and gearing it has. Im
> > > almost sure its a dana 35 but the tag on the left rear reads 3.55
> > > gears. I do not have any factory limited slips or anything so im
> > > guessing it was a mistake by the dealer. Is it possible that the
> > > dealer slapped on the 3.55 gear tag on a dana 35 or does this tag mean
> > > that my housing actually has 3.55's and my axle is in fact a dana 44?
> > > Any input would be appreciated.
Jerry, please disregard my previous tirade. I'm not sure why, but my
numb Monday-brain somehow missed the part where you used your own '97
TJ's specs as a direct rebuttal to mine. My bad! :(
Sorry!
/Bob
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message news:<A3osc.21961$PU5.9578@fed1read06>...
> It's HIGHLY unlikely his '97 TJ had the stronger Dana 44. 3.55 was a common
> ratio though so the 3.55 tag is to be expected.
>
> Derek, look at the fill plug on your rear axle to determine which you have.
> If the fill plug is a snap-in black plastic cap, it's the Dana 35c. If it
> is a steel bolt that is threaded into the rear cover, it's the much stronger
> Dana 44. However, Dana 44 axles were rare as hen's teeth in '97 TJs, with
> or without the 30" tire and wheel package. My '97 TJ came with the 30" tire
> and wheel package but it still came with a Dana 35c axle which I later
> swapped out for a used Dana 44 I found.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> N6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0405240510.38bf9186@posting.google.c om...
> > I'm not 100% sure on this, but damn close -- I think you probably have
> > a D44 in the rear.
> >
> > I have a 1997 Sahara as well, and it has (or actually had) 3.55 gears,
> > and has a Dana 44 rear. I believe, from what I read when I was buying
> > this jeep a couple years ago (I could be mistaken, it was a couple
> > years ago, after all), that the 3.55 gearing implies the Dana 44. It's
> > even possible the Dana 44 upgrade was an included part of the Sahara
> > package in 1997. The only caveat to this is if you have ABS. Since I
> > knew I wasn't getting ABS, though, that didn't even enter my thinking,
> > and I didn't look at how that affected any options as a result. Either
> > way, my vote is you probably have a Dana 44, pending the outcome of
> > your comparison to the pictures on the link Bill posted.
> >
> > Let us know! I'd certainly like to know if I'm way off base in what I
> > remember.
> >
> >
> > dirk44@aol.com (Derek Proctor) wrote in message
> news:<3ade3bcf.0405231707.4f8518f3@posting.google. com>...
> > > Hey all i have a 97 wrangler sahara that came standard with the 30"
> > > wheel package and i was wondering what axle and gearing it has. Im
> > > almost sure its a dana 35 but the tag on the left rear reads 3.55
> > > gears. I do not have any factory limited slips or anything so im
> > > guessing it was a mistake by the dealer. Is it possible that the
> > > dealer slapped on the 3.55 gear tag on a dana 35 or does this tag mean
> > > that my housing actually has 3.55's and my axle is in fact a dana 44?
> > > Any input would be appreciated.
05-24-2004, 02:48 PM
#43
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Re: Jeep Wrangler TJ axle type???
Oops.
Jerry, please disregard my previous tirade. I'm not sure why, but my
numb Monday-brain somehow missed the part where you used your own '97
TJ's specs as a direct rebuttal to mine. My bad! :(
Sorry!
/Bob
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message news:<A3osc.21961$PU5.9578@fed1read06>...
> It's HIGHLY unlikely his '97 TJ had the stronger Dana 44. 3.55 was a common
> ratio though so the 3.55 tag is to be expected.
>
> Derek, look at the fill plug on your rear axle to determine which you have.
> If the fill plug is a snap-in black plastic cap, it's the Dana 35c. If it
> is a steel bolt that is threaded into the rear cover, it's the much stronger
> Dana 44. However, Dana 44 axles were rare as hen's teeth in '97 TJs, with
> or without the 30" tire and wheel package. My '97 TJ came with the 30" tire
> and wheel package but it still came with a Dana 35c axle which I later
> swapped out for a used Dana 44 I found.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> N6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0405240510.38bf9186@posting.google.c om...
> > I'm not 100% sure on this, but damn close -- I think you probably have
> > a D44 in the rear.
> >
> > I have a 1997 Sahara as well, and it has (or actually had) 3.55 gears,
> > and has a Dana 44 rear. I believe, from what I read when I was buying
> > this jeep a couple years ago (I could be mistaken, it was a couple
> > years ago, after all), that the 3.55 gearing implies the Dana 44. It's
> > even possible the Dana 44 upgrade was an included part of the Sahara
> > package in 1997. The only caveat to this is if you have ABS. Since I
> > knew I wasn't getting ABS, though, that didn't even enter my thinking,
> > and I didn't look at how that affected any options as a result. Either
> > way, my vote is you probably have a Dana 44, pending the outcome of
> > your comparison to the pictures on the link Bill posted.
> >
> > Let us know! I'd certainly like to know if I'm way off base in what I
> > remember.
> >
> >
> > dirk44@aol.com (Derek Proctor) wrote in message
> news:<3ade3bcf.0405231707.4f8518f3@posting.google. com>...
> > > Hey all i have a 97 wrangler sahara that came standard with the 30"
> > > wheel package and i was wondering what axle and gearing it has. Im
> > > almost sure its a dana 35 but the tag on the left rear reads 3.55
> > > gears. I do not have any factory limited slips or anything so im
> > > guessing it was a mistake by the dealer. Is it possible that the
> > > dealer slapped on the 3.55 gear tag on a dana 35 or does this tag mean
> > > that my housing actually has 3.55's and my axle is in fact a dana 44?
> > > Any input would be appreciated.
Jerry, please disregard my previous tirade. I'm not sure why, but my
numb Monday-brain somehow missed the part where you used your own '97
TJ's specs as a direct rebuttal to mine. My bad! :(
Sorry!
/Bob
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message news:<A3osc.21961$PU5.9578@fed1read06>...
> It's HIGHLY unlikely his '97 TJ had the stronger Dana 44. 3.55 was a common
> ratio though so the 3.55 tag is to be expected.
>
> Derek, look at the fill plug on your rear axle to determine which you have.
> If the fill plug is a snap-in black plastic cap, it's the Dana 35c. If it
> is a steel bolt that is threaded into the rear cover, it's the much stronger
> Dana 44. However, Dana 44 axles were rare as hen's teeth in '97 TJs, with
> or without the 30" tire and wheel package. My '97 TJ came with the 30" tire
> and wheel package but it still came with a Dana 35c axle which I later
> swapped out for a used Dana 44 I found.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> N6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0405240510.38bf9186@posting.google.c om...
> > I'm not 100% sure on this, but damn close -- I think you probably have
> > a D44 in the rear.
> >
> > I have a 1997 Sahara as well, and it has (or actually had) 3.55 gears,
> > and has a Dana 44 rear. I believe, from what I read when I was buying
> > this jeep a couple years ago (I could be mistaken, it was a couple
> > years ago, after all), that the 3.55 gearing implies the Dana 44. It's
> > even possible the Dana 44 upgrade was an included part of the Sahara
> > package in 1997. The only caveat to this is if you have ABS. Since I
> > knew I wasn't getting ABS, though, that didn't even enter my thinking,
> > and I didn't look at how that affected any options as a result. Either
> > way, my vote is you probably have a Dana 44, pending the outcome of
> > your comparison to the pictures on the link Bill posted.
> >
> > Let us know! I'd certainly like to know if I'm way off base in what I
> > remember.
> >
> >
> > dirk44@aol.com (Derek Proctor) wrote in message
> news:<3ade3bcf.0405231707.4f8518f3@posting.google. com>...
> > > Hey all i have a 97 wrangler sahara that came standard with the 30"
> > > wheel package and i was wondering what axle and gearing it has. Im
> > > almost sure its a dana 35 but the tag on the left rear reads 3.55
> > > gears. I do not have any factory limited slips or anything so im
> > > guessing it was a mistake by the dealer. Is it possible that the
> > > dealer slapped on the 3.55 gear tag on a dana 35 or does this tag mean
> > > that my housing actually has 3.55's and my axle is in fact a dana 44?
> > > Any input would be appreciated.
05-24-2004, 02:48 PM
#44
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Re: Jeep Wrangler TJ axle type???
Oops.
Jerry, please disregard my previous tirade. I'm not sure why, but my
numb Monday-brain somehow missed the part where you used your own '97
TJ's specs as a direct rebuttal to mine. My bad! :(
Sorry!
/Bob
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message news:<A3osc.21961$PU5.9578@fed1read06>...
> It's HIGHLY unlikely his '97 TJ had the stronger Dana 44. 3.55 was a common
> ratio though so the 3.55 tag is to be expected.
>
> Derek, look at the fill plug on your rear axle to determine which you have.
> If the fill plug is a snap-in black plastic cap, it's the Dana 35c. If it
> is a steel bolt that is threaded into the rear cover, it's the much stronger
> Dana 44. However, Dana 44 axles were rare as hen's teeth in '97 TJs, with
> or without the 30" tire and wheel package. My '97 TJ came with the 30" tire
> and wheel package but it still came with a Dana 35c axle which I later
> swapped out for a used Dana 44 I found.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> N6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0405240510.38bf9186@posting.google.c om...
> > I'm not 100% sure on this, but damn close -- I think you probably have
> > a D44 in the rear.
> >
> > I have a 1997 Sahara as well, and it has (or actually had) 3.55 gears,
> > and has a Dana 44 rear. I believe, from what I read when I was buying
> > this jeep a couple years ago (I could be mistaken, it was a couple
> > years ago, after all), that the 3.55 gearing implies the Dana 44. It's
> > even possible the Dana 44 upgrade was an included part of the Sahara
> > package in 1997. The only caveat to this is if you have ABS. Since I
> > knew I wasn't getting ABS, though, that didn't even enter my thinking,
> > and I didn't look at how that affected any options as a result. Either
> > way, my vote is you probably have a Dana 44, pending the outcome of
> > your comparison to the pictures on the link Bill posted.
> >
> > Let us know! I'd certainly like to know if I'm way off base in what I
> > remember.
> >
> >
> > dirk44@aol.com (Derek Proctor) wrote in message
> news:<3ade3bcf.0405231707.4f8518f3@posting.google. com>...
> > > Hey all i have a 97 wrangler sahara that came standard with the 30"
> > > wheel package and i was wondering what axle and gearing it has. Im
> > > almost sure its a dana 35 but the tag on the left rear reads 3.55
> > > gears. I do not have any factory limited slips or anything so im
> > > guessing it was a mistake by the dealer. Is it possible that the
> > > dealer slapped on the 3.55 gear tag on a dana 35 or does this tag mean
> > > that my housing actually has 3.55's and my axle is in fact a dana 44?
> > > Any input would be appreciated.
Jerry, please disregard my previous tirade. I'm not sure why, but my
numb Monday-brain somehow missed the part where you used your own '97
TJ's specs as a direct rebuttal to mine. My bad! :(
Sorry!
/Bob
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message news:<A3osc.21961$PU5.9578@fed1read06>...
> It's HIGHLY unlikely his '97 TJ had the stronger Dana 44. 3.55 was a common
> ratio though so the 3.55 tag is to be expected.
>
> Derek, look at the fill plug on your rear axle to determine which you have.
> If the fill plug is a snap-in black plastic cap, it's the Dana 35c. If it
> is a steel bolt that is threaded into the rear cover, it's the much stronger
> Dana 44. However, Dana 44 axles were rare as hen's teeth in '97 TJs, with
> or without the 30" tire and wheel package. My '97 TJ came with the 30" tire
> and wheel package but it still came with a Dana 35c axle which I later
> swapped out for a used Dana 44 I found.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> N6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0405240510.38bf9186@posting.google.c om...
> > I'm not 100% sure on this, but damn close -- I think you probably have
> > a D44 in the rear.
> >
> > I have a 1997 Sahara as well, and it has (or actually had) 3.55 gears,
> > and has a Dana 44 rear. I believe, from what I read when I was buying
> > this jeep a couple years ago (I could be mistaken, it was a couple
> > years ago, after all), that the 3.55 gearing implies the Dana 44. It's
> > even possible the Dana 44 upgrade was an included part of the Sahara
> > package in 1997. The only caveat to this is if you have ABS. Since I
> > knew I wasn't getting ABS, though, that didn't even enter my thinking,
> > and I didn't look at how that affected any options as a result. Either
> > way, my vote is you probably have a Dana 44, pending the outcome of
> > your comparison to the pictures on the link Bill posted.
> >
> > Let us know! I'd certainly like to know if I'm way off base in what I
> > remember.
> >
> >
> > dirk44@aol.com (Derek Proctor) wrote in message
> news:<3ade3bcf.0405231707.4f8518f3@posting.google. com>...
> > > Hey all i have a 97 wrangler sahara that came standard with the 30"
> > > wheel package and i was wondering what axle and gearing it has. Im
> > > almost sure its a dana 35 but the tag on the left rear reads 3.55
> > > gears. I do not have any factory limited slips or anything so im
> > > guessing it was a mistake by the dealer. Is it possible that the
> > > dealer slapped on the 3.55 gear tag on a dana 35 or does this tag mean
> > > that my housing actually has 3.55's and my axle is in fact a dana 44?
> > > Any input would be appreciated.
05-24-2004, 02:48 PM
#45
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Jeep Wrangler TJ axle type???
Oops.
Jerry, please disregard my previous tirade. I'm not sure why, but my
numb Monday-brain somehow missed the part where you used your own '97
TJ's specs as a direct rebuttal to mine. My bad! :(
Sorry!
/Bob
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message news:<A3osc.21961$PU5.9578@fed1read06>...
> It's HIGHLY unlikely his '97 TJ had the stronger Dana 44. 3.55 was a common
> ratio though so the 3.55 tag is to be expected.
>
> Derek, look at the fill plug on your rear axle to determine which you have.
> If the fill plug is a snap-in black plastic cap, it's the Dana 35c. If it
> is a steel bolt that is threaded into the rear cover, it's the much stronger
> Dana 44. However, Dana 44 axles were rare as hen's teeth in '97 TJs, with
> or without the 30" tire and wheel package. My '97 TJ came with the 30" tire
> and wheel package but it still came with a Dana 35c axle which I later
> swapped out for a used Dana 44 I found.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
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>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0405240510.38bf9186@posting.google.c om...
> > I'm not 100% sure on this, but damn close -- I think you probably have
> > a D44 in the rear.
> >
> > I have a 1997 Sahara as well, and it has (or actually had) 3.55 gears,
> > and has a Dana 44 rear. I believe, from what I read when I was buying
> > this jeep a couple years ago (I could be mistaken, it was a couple
> > years ago, after all), that the 3.55 gearing implies the Dana 44. It's
> > even possible the Dana 44 upgrade was an included part of the Sahara
> > package in 1997. The only caveat to this is if you have ABS. Since I
> > knew I wasn't getting ABS, though, that didn't even enter my thinking,
> > and I didn't look at how that affected any options as a result. Either
> > way, my vote is you probably have a Dana 44, pending the outcome of
> > your comparison to the pictures on the link Bill posted.
> >
> > Let us know! I'd certainly like to know if I'm way off base in what I
> > remember.
> >
> >
> > dirk44@aol.com (Derek Proctor) wrote in message
> news:<3ade3bcf.0405231707.4f8518f3@posting.google. com>...
> > > Hey all i have a 97 wrangler sahara that came standard with the 30"
> > > wheel package and i was wondering what axle and gearing it has. Im
> > > almost sure its a dana 35 but the tag on the left rear reads 3.55
> > > gears. I do not have any factory limited slips or anything so im
> > > guessing it was a mistake by the dealer. Is it possible that the
> > > dealer slapped on the 3.55 gear tag on a dana 35 or does this tag mean
> > > that my housing actually has 3.55's and my axle is in fact a dana 44?
> > > Any input would be appreciated.
Jerry, please disregard my previous tirade. I'm not sure why, but my
numb Monday-brain somehow missed the part where you used your own '97
TJ's specs as a direct rebuttal to mine. My bad! :(
Sorry!
/Bob
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message news:<A3osc.21961$PU5.9578@fed1read06>...
> It's HIGHLY unlikely his '97 TJ had the stronger Dana 44. 3.55 was a common
> ratio though so the 3.55 tag is to be expected.
>
> Derek, look at the fill plug on your rear axle to determine which you have.
> If the fill plug is a snap-in black plastic cap, it's the Dana 35c. If it
> is a steel bolt that is threaded into the rear cover, it's the much stronger
> Dana 44. However, Dana 44 axles were rare as hen's teeth in '97 TJs, with
> or without the 30" tire and wheel package. My '97 TJ came with the 30" tire
> and wheel package but it still came with a Dana 35c axle which I later
> swapped out for a used Dana 44 I found.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> N6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0405240510.38bf9186@posting.google.c om...
> > I'm not 100% sure on this, but damn close -- I think you probably have
> > a D44 in the rear.
> >
> > I have a 1997 Sahara as well, and it has (or actually had) 3.55 gears,
> > and has a Dana 44 rear. I believe, from what I read when I was buying
> > this jeep a couple years ago (I could be mistaken, it was a couple
> > years ago, after all), that the 3.55 gearing implies the Dana 44. It's
> > even possible the Dana 44 upgrade was an included part of the Sahara
> > package in 1997. The only caveat to this is if you have ABS. Since I
> > knew I wasn't getting ABS, though, that didn't even enter my thinking,
> > and I didn't look at how that affected any options as a result. Either
> > way, my vote is you probably have a Dana 44, pending the outcome of
> > your comparison to the pictures on the link Bill posted.
> >
> > Let us know! I'd certainly like to know if I'm way off base in what I
> > remember.
> >
> >
> > dirk44@aol.com (Derek Proctor) wrote in message
> news:<3ade3bcf.0405231707.4f8518f3@posting.google. com>...
> > > Hey all i have a 97 wrangler sahara that came standard with the 30"
> > > wheel package and i was wondering what axle and gearing it has. Im
> > > almost sure its a dana 35 but the tag on the left rear reads 3.55
> > > gears. I do not have any factory limited slips or anything so im
> > > guessing it was a mistake by the dealer. Is it possible that the
> > > dealer slapped on the 3.55 gear tag on a dana 35 or does this tag mean
> > > that my housing actually has 3.55's and my axle is in fact a dana 44?
> > > Any input would be appreciated.
05-24-2004, 03:22 PM
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Re: Jeep Wrangler TJ axle type???
Jerry Bransford:
http://www.jjournal.net/jeep/gallery/JBransfordsTJ/ neglected to say his
'97 TJ also "had" Antilock Braking System before he upgraded to the 44
used by Real Jeeps since '47.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Bob wrote:
>
> Oops.
>
> Jerry, please disregard my previous tirade. I'm not sure why, but my
> numb Monday-brain somehow missed the part where you used your own '97
> TJ's specs as a direct rebuttal to mine. My bad! :(
>
> Sorry!
>
> /Bob
http://www.jjournal.net/jeep/gallery/JBransfordsTJ/ neglected to say his
'97 TJ also "had" Antilock Braking System before he upgraded to the 44
used by Real Jeeps since '47.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Bob wrote:
>
> Oops.
>
> Jerry, please disregard my previous tirade. I'm not sure why, but my
> numb Monday-brain somehow missed the part where you used your own '97
> TJ's specs as a direct rebuttal to mine. My bad! :(
>
> Sorry!
>
> /Bob
05-24-2004, 03:22 PM
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Re: Jeep Wrangler TJ axle type???
Jerry Bransford:
http://www.jjournal.net/jeep/gallery/JBransfordsTJ/ neglected to say his
'97 TJ also "had" Antilock Braking System before he upgraded to the 44
used by Real Jeeps since '47.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Bob wrote:
>
> Oops.
>
> Jerry, please disregard my previous tirade. I'm not sure why, but my
> numb Monday-brain somehow missed the part where you used your own '97
> TJ's specs as a direct rebuttal to mine. My bad! :(
>
> Sorry!
>
> /Bob
http://www.jjournal.net/jeep/gallery/JBransfordsTJ/ neglected to say his
'97 TJ also "had" Antilock Braking System before he upgraded to the 44
used by Real Jeeps since '47.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Bob wrote:
>
> Oops.
>
> Jerry, please disregard my previous tirade. I'm not sure why, but my
> numb Monday-brain somehow missed the part where you used your own '97
> TJ's specs as a direct rebuttal to mine. My bad! :(
>
> Sorry!
>
> /Bob
05-24-2004, 03:22 PM
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Re: Jeep Wrangler TJ axle type???
Jerry Bransford:
http://www.jjournal.net/jeep/gallery/JBransfordsTJ/ neglected to say his
'97 TJ also "had" Antilock Braking System before he upgraded to the 44
used by Real Jeeps since '47.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Bob wrote:
>
> Oops.
>
> Jerry, please disregard my previous tirade. I'm not sure why, but my
> numb Monday-brain somehow missed the part where you used your own '97
> TJ's specs as a direct rebuttal to mine. My bad! :(
>
> Sorry!
>
> /Bob
http://www.jjournal.net/jeep/gallery/JBransfordsTJ/ neglected to say his
'97 TJ also "had" Antilock Braking System before he upgraded to the 44
used by Real Jeeps since '47.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Bob wrote:
>
> Oops.
>
> Jerry, please disregard my previous tirade. I'm not sure why, but my
> numb Monday-brain somehow missed the part where you used your own '97
> TJ's specs as a direct rebuttal to mine. My bad! :(
>
> Sorry!
>
> /Bob
05-24-2004, 03:22 PM
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Re: Jeep Wrangler TJ axle type???
Jerry Bransford:
http://www.jjournal.net/jeep/gallery/JBransfordsTJ/ neglected to say his
'97 TJ also "had" Antilock Braking System before he upgraded to the 44
used by Real Jeeps since '47.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Bob wrote:
>
> Oops.
>
> Jerry, please disregard my previous tirade. I'm not sure why, but my
> numb Monday-brain somehow missed the part where you used your own '97
> TJ's specs as a direct rebuttal to mine. My bad! :(
>
> Sorry!
>
> /Bob
http://www.jjournal.net/jeep/gallery/JBransfordsTJ/ neglected to say his
'97 TJ also "had" Antilock Braking System before he upgraded to the 44
used by Real Jeeps since '47.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Bob wrote:
>
> Oops.
>
> Jerry, please disregard my previous tirade. I'm not sure why, but my
> numb Monday-brain somehow missed the part where you used your own '97
> TJ's specs as a direct rebuttal to mine. My bad! :(
>
> Sorry!
>
> /Bob
05-24-2004, 08:25 PM
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Re: Jeep Wrangler TJ axle type???
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40B24B73.188C86BF@***.net...
> Jerry Bransford:
> http://www.jjournal.net/jeep/gallery/JBransfordsTJ/ neglected to say his
> '97 TJ also "had" Antilock Braking System before he upgraded to the 44
> used by Real Jeeps since '47.
Dang then according to Bill, I guess it is a figment of our collective
imagination that AMC introduced the AMC 20 axle with the dreaded 2-piece
axle shaft design known for its weakeness to the CJ line. It was then
Chrysler that reintroduced the Dana 44 axle dropped by AMC which according
to Bill, made the CJ an non-Jeep? Hmmm... maybe Chrysler's ideas weren't so
bad afterall, eh Bill? ;)
Jerry
--
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
N6TAY, PP-ASEL
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> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > Oops.
> >
> > Jerry, please disregard my previous tirade. I'm not sure why, but my
> > numb Monday-brain somehow missed the part where you used your own '97
> > TJ's specs as a direct rebuttal to mine. My bad! :(
> >
> > Sorry!
> >
> > /Bob
news:40B24B73.188C86BF@***.net...
> Jerry Bransford:
> http://www.jjournal.net/jeep/gallery/JBransfordsTJ/ neglected to say his
> '97 TJ also "had" Antilock Braking System before he upgraded to the 44
> used by Real Jeeps since '47.
Dang then according to Bill, I guess it is a figment of our collective
imagination that AMC introduced the AMC 20 axle with the dreaded 2-piece
axle shaft design known for its weakeness to the CJ line. It was then
Chrysler that reintroduced the Dana 44 axle dropped by AMC which according
to Bill, made the CJ an non-Jeep? Hmmm... maybe Chrysler's ideas weren't so
bad afterall, eh Bill? ;)
Jerry
--
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
N6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > Oops.
> >
> > Jerry, please disregard my previous tirade. I'm not sure why, but my
> > numb Monday-brain somehow missed the part where you used your own '97
> > TJ's specs as a direct rebuttal to mine. My bad! :(
> >
> > Sorry!
> >
> > /Bob