X2. The Dana 35 doesn't have the big rubber fill-hole cap

 

Where's the squared off bottom?
This is the Chrysler.

 

Since when? My 35 has it.

 

That's a 35

 

I don't think so...

Dana 35

 

OK..... so what is it Dana 35 it Chrysler 8.25

 

More pics

 

Was thinking of the 30. Sorry

 

It has the DANA diamond stamped right on there the cover. Also more likely to need a rebuild than the Chrysler.

 

That's really weird. I have a 2001 XJ 2WD and I have a Chrysler 8.25. Did they just arbitrarily place Chrysler 8.25s and Dana 35s, or were certain differentials on certain packages?

 

With the uncertain history of a used vehicle it's more than possible someone swapped in a well worn D35 just to get rid of it, who knows? If you go looking for an 8.25 pull the cover and look at the fluid before you buy it, would not be a bad idea to replace the seals before installation either.

 

He needs to get a build sheet to match up his ratios before he runs out and gets a random 8.25.

 

Ok so I'm sure it's a Dana 35 that what are your suggestions swap it for a 8.25 but if I do that will and change the driveshaft what will happen to the front diff and the gearing lol idk if I just made that word up. But seriously what's the procedure if you guys know.

 

35s came if your XJ was equipped with ABS if I remember correctly

 

Swap it for a 97+ 8.25. They have 29 spline shafts. Unsure if youll need to change drive shafts but you could get one at the junkyard. I swapped my 35 out for an xj dana 44 and didnt have to do anything with the drive shaft