Im tryin to figure out what axel I have in the rear I got an 87 Cherokee Cheif 4dr4.0 I6 4wdThe Front axel says Dana 30 but the Rear jus says Dana.It does have the number 350 stamed on it If that helps can anyone tell me about that axel ?

 

Dana 35

 

Most likely a Dana 35 non c clip axle.

 

X3 dana 35

 

X4 Dana 35 AXLE

 

Thanks! Is the Dana 35 A good Axel Im pretty cluless when it comes to this Jeepin stuff but realy excited to get this thing Crawlin around!! Thanks again Jeepers Love the site It helps to have people on here with great info!!

 

its a ok axle when you dont put larger tires on the rig. wheeling its a terrible axle

 

Realy! that sucks what would be a good axel to have to go wheelin?

 

Really! dana44 or a 8.25 29 spline. the d44 came in 87 with a tow package. i think the 8.25 29 spline started in 99? could be wrong with the year though

 

the 29 spline started in 97.

 

Jeep used it in Wranglers and and both the ZJ and XJ, for almost 30 years. It's not that bad. If you are going to be running a locker and tires bigger than 33" and doing nothing but hard core rock krawling, you should up grade it. If you rig is a DD that you wheel and you keep the tires under 33", Its a Good axle.
I have had 5 Jeeps, all were wheeled hard, 4 of them had D35s. I never broke any of my D35's. I have seen more built D44s and D60s break on the trails than D35s. It's more about how your rig is built and how you wheel it. You give me any axle made I can break it for you in 10 minutes, that doesn't mean the axle was weak.

 

knew someone knew the correct year. thanks!

 

haha no problem buddy.

 

I have seen numerous d35's running 30's and 31's with no locker chipping ring gear teeth and twisting splines. no way would I run a 33 on a d35 and expect it to last.

your last comment is a joke right?

 

Right on guys thanks Guess I"LL Keep my Eye out for a D44 thanks again