Need advice re. buying a used XJ
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Re: Need advice re. buying a used XJ
Unless I am mistaken, the 8.25 cover is made out of thinner metal and has a
rolled-over edge.
http://www.accuautoparts.com/axledes...eid=C825REAR29
Earle
"Steve" <steve@xjeep.dyndns.org> wrote in message
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> Danny,
>
> The cover differences are subtle. The most obvious difference is that
> the bottom of the cast housing on the 8.25 is flat and protrudes past
> the cover, whereas the bottom of the 35 housing is rounded like the cover:
>
> http://jeep.avtograd.ru/axles/images/corporate8.jpg
> http://jeep.avtograd.ru/axles/images/d35c.jpg
>
> And yes, as far as I know, all XJs with ABS have Dana 35. On non ABS, it
> can be the corporate 8.25 or the Dana 35. 8.25s appearing from '91-'96
> have shafts that are just as weak as the Dana 35. From '97 onward, 8.25
> axle shafts are significantly thicker with a higher spline count
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > Look for their cover difference:
> > http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > Danny wrote:
> >
> >>I don't understand this - are you saying that even post 1997 all
> >>Cherokees with ABS will still have the Dana 35?
> >>
> >>How can I tell which rear axle I have? I'm in the UK if it makes a
> >>difference, with a 1997 (facelift) Cherokee with ABS.
rolled-over edge.
http://www.accuautoparts.com/axledes...eid=C825REAR29
Earle
"Steve" <steve@xjeep.dyndns.org> wrote in message
news:kqQLe.74811$Ph4.2337793@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> Danny,
>
> The cover differences are subtle. The most obvious difference is that
> the bottom of the cast housing on the 8.25 is flat and protrudes past
> the cover, whereas the bottom of the 35 housing is rounded like the cover:
>
> http://jeep.avtograd.ru/axles/images/corporate8.jpg
> http://jeep.avtograd.ru/axles/images/d35c.jpg
>
> And yes, as far as I know, all XJs with ABS have Dana 35. On non ABS, it
> can be the corporate 8.25 or the Dana 35. 8.25s appearing from '91-'96
> have shafts that are just as weak as the Dana 35. From '97 onward, 8.25
> axle shafts are significantly thicker with a higher spline count
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > Look for their cover difference:
> > http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > Danny wrote:
> >
> >>I don't understand this - are you saying that even post 1997 all
> >>Cherokees with ABS will still have the Dana 35?
> >>
> >>How can I tell which rear axle I have? I'm in the UK if it makes a
> >>difference, with a 1997 (facelift) Cherokee with ABS.
#32
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Re: Need advice re. buying a used XJ
Unless I am mistaken, the 8.25 cover is made out of thinner metal and has a
rolled-over edge.
http://www.accuautoparts.com/axledes...eid=C825REAR29
Earle
"Steve" <steve@xjeep.dyndns.org> wrote in message
news:kqQLe.74811$Ph4.2337793@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> Danny,
>
> The cover differences are subtle. The most obvious difference is that
> the bottom of the cast housing on the 8.25 is flat and protrudes past
> the cover, whereas the bottom of the 35 housing is rounded like the cover:
>
> http://jeep.avtograd.ru/axles/images/corporate8.jpg
> http://jeep.avtograd.ru/axles/images/d35c.jpg
>
> And yes, as far as I know, all XJs with ABS have Dana 35. On non ABS, it
> can be the corporate 8.25 or the Dana 35. 8.25s appearing from '91-'96
> have shafts that are just as weak as the Dana 35. From '97 onward, 8.25
> axle shafts are significantly thicker with a higher spline count
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > Look for their cover difference:
> > http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > Danny wrote:
> >
> >>I don't understand this - are you saying that even post 1997 all
> >>Cherokees with ABS will still have the Dana 35?
> >>
> >>How can I tell which rear axle I have? I'm in the UK if it makes a
> >>difference, with a 1997 (facelift) Cherokee with ABS.
rolled-over edge.
http://www.accuautoparts.com/axledes...eid=C825REAR29
Earle
"Steve" <steve@xjeep.dyndns.org> wrote in message
news:kqQLe.74811$Ph4.2337793@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> Danny,
>
> The cover differences are subtle. The most obvious difference is that
> the bottom of the cast housing on the 8.25 is flat and protrudes past
> the cover, whereas the bottom of the 35 housing is rounded like the cover:
>
> http://jeep.avtograd.ru/axles/images/corporate8.jpg
> http://jeep.avtograd.ru/axles/images/d35c.jpg
>
> And yes, as far as I know, all XJs with ABS have Dana 35. On non ABS, it
> can be the corporate 8.25 or the Dana 35. 8.25s appearing from '91-'96
> have shafts that are just as weak as the Dana 35. From '97 onward, 8.25
> axle shafts are significantly thicker with a higher spline count
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > Look for their cover difference:
> > http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > Danny wrote:
> >
> >>I don't understand this - are you saying that even post 1997 all
> >>Cherokees with ABS will still have the Dana 35?
> >>
> >>How can I tell which rear axle I have? I'm in the UK if it makes a
> >>difference, with a 1997 (facelift) Cherokee with ABS.
#33
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Re: Need advice re. buying a used XJ
Unless I am mistaken, the 8.25 cover is made out of thinner metal and has a
rolled-over edge.
http://www.accuautoparts.com/axledes...eid=C825REAR29
Earle
"Steve" <steve@xjeep.dyndns.org> wrote in message
news:kqQLe.74811$Ph4.2337793@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> Danny,
>
> The cover differences are subtle. The most obvious difference is that
> the bottom of the cast housing on the 8.25 is flat and protrudes past
> the cover, whereas the bottom of the 35 housing is rounded like the cover:
>
> http://jeep.avtograd.ru/axles/images/corporate8.jpg
> http://jeep.avtograd.ru/axles/images/d35c.jpg
>
> And yes, as far as I know, all XJs with ABS have Dana 35. On non ABS, it
> can be the corporate 8.25 or the Dana 35. 8.25s appearing from '91-'96
> have shafts that are just as weak as the Dana 35. From '97 onward, 8.25
> axle shafts are significantly thicker with a higher spline count
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > Look for their cover difference:
> > http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > Danny wrote:
> >
> >>I don't understand this - are you saying that even post 1997 all
> >>Cherokees with ABS will still have the Dana 35?
> >>
> >>How can I tell which rear axle I have? I'm in the UK if it makes a
> >>difference, with a 1997 (facelift) Cherokee with ABS.
rolled-over edge.
http://www.accuautoparts.com/axledes...eid=C825REAR29
Earle
"Steve" <steve@xjeep.dyndns.org> wrote in message
news:kqQLe.74811$Ph4.2337793@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> Danny,
>
> The cover differences are subtle. The most obvious difference is that
> the bottom of the cast housing on the 8.25 is flat and protrudes past
> the cover, whereas the bottom of the 35 housing is rounded like the cover:
>
> http://jeep.avtograd.ru/axles/images/corporate8.jpg
> http://jeep.avtograd.ru/axles/images/d35c.jpg
>
> And yes, as far as I know, all XJs with ABS have Dana 35. On non ABS, it
> can be the corporate 8.25 or the Dana 35. 8.25s appearing from '91-'96
> have shafts that are just as weak as the Dana 35. From '97 onward, 8.25
> axle shafts are significantly thicker with a higher spline count
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > Look for their cover difference:
> > http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > Danny wrote:
> >
> >>I don't understand this - are you saying that even post 1997 all
> >>Cherokees with ABS will still have the Dana 35?
> >>
> >>How can I tell which rear axle I have? I'm in the UK if it makes a
> >>difference, with a 1997 (facelift) Cherokee with ABS.
#34
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Re: Need advice re. buying a used XJ
Not mine, I only own Real Jeeps with Real Dana 44s.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Billy Ray wrote:
>
> Bill,
>
> It looks like you ran over a screwdriver and it punctured your differential!
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Billy Ray wrote:
>
> Bill,
>
> It looks like you ran over a screwdriver and it punctured your differential!
#35
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Re: Need advice re. buying a used XJ
Not mine, I only own Real Jeeps with Real Dana 44s.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Billy Ray wrote:
>
> Bill,
>
> It looks like you ran over a screwdriver and it punctured your differential!
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Billy Ray wrote:
>
> Bill,
>
> It looks like you ran over a screwdriver and it punctured your differential!
#36
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Re: Need advice re. buying a used XJ
Not mine, I only own Real Jeeps with Real Dana 44s.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Billy Ray wrote:
>
> Bill,
>
> It looks like you ran over a screwdriver and it punctured your differential!
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Billy Ray wrote:
>
> Bill,
>
> It looks like you ran over a screwdriver and it punctured your differential!
#37
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Re: Need advice re. buying a used XJ
Not mine, I only own Real Jeeps with Real Dana 44s.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Billy Ray wrote:
>
> Bill,
>
> It looks like you ran over a screwdriver and it punctured your differential!
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Billy Ray wrote:
>
> Bill,
>
> It looks like you ran over a screwdriver and it punctured your differential!
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