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5.38 gear ratio: diferential/axle id

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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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Default 5.38 gear ratio: diferential/axle id

So I found some differentials for my conversion and found the
numbers 538. I guess that is the ratio. What model axle/diff do I
have? It's from a 88 xj Also, is this information useful when buying new
ball joints,tie rod ends etc? Are these parts the same for each year?

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Daniel
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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I think 488s is the most you can go
in stock Cherokee axles...
Can you take pics of your axles.
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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Default > 5.38 gear ratio: diferential/axle id

Unfortunately they are at my brother's house 40 minutes away. I'll
be heading out this week to clean them and I'll look them over again.
thanks for the reply.

Daniel
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