Axle?
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In a 2001, you have pretty have the axle you want. 29 splines and almost as strong as the Dana 44. If it doesn't make any noise and you want to make it a trail rig, throw a locker in that baby and call it a day. Be happy you don't have the Dana 35.
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From: SLC, UT
Year: 1989 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
What are you looking to do with it? i.e. what kinda trails, what size tires, lockers... its a great axle check out my build its all in there! The links in my Sig
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From: The Florida State University
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I-6 4.0 L
Originally Posted by djb383
Be better if it was locked.
Is that another rust free XJ? Bet there's not many of those stickers left.
Is that another rust free XJ? Bet there's not many of those stickers left.
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From: The Florida State University
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by builtnotbought89'
What are you looking to do with it? i.e. what kinda trails, what size tires, lockers... its a great axle check out my build its all in there! The links in my Sig
wanted to see what I was working with first.
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From: SLC, UT
Year: 1989 2 door
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Ya you have it Chrysler 8.25, 29 spline axle shafts, 3.55:1 gear ratio. Your front axle is a Dana 30 low pinion.
What trails & tires do you want to go with? Moderate 31"-33" & limit is about 35" tires
What trails & tires do you want to go with? Moderate 31"-33" & limit is about 35" tires
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From: The Florida State University
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by builtnotbought89'
Ya you have it Chrysler 8.25, 29 spline axle shafts, 3.55:1 gear ratio. Your front axle is a Dana 30 low pinion.
What trails & tires do you want to go with? Moderate 31"-33" & limit is about 35" tires
What trails & tires do you want to go with? Moderate 31"-33" & limit is about 35" tires
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From: The Florida State University
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by djb383
Definitely lock it. One word of caution.....big ol' **** eatin' grins have been known to appear in the rear view mirror.
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by djb383
....or pullin' a stuck 4X4 out. LOL
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Heck Yah! Ive got a 99 2 wheel drive that hauls a$$. Its got great acceleration(better than my 96 4.0 manual and 01 auto) due to no parasitic drivetrain loss. The 99 year also has a great combination of parts on the 4.0 such as last year tubular headers, 1st year equal length intake manifold, last year distributor and high flow injectors. Ive only had one Cherokee with a stickerband around the rear axle, and its my 01. Like yours. Is yours the SilverStone Metallic?
