Mike1114

I picked up an 8.25 from a local junkyard, its from a 96 but I didn't get to see what month.

I've read that u can't tell a 27 spline from 29 from the outside, but does this sticker mean anything to anyone?

I searched on the net but didn't come up with anything. If it doesn't decipher I'll just pull the diff cover off, pull the spider gears (installing locker anyway) and just count splines.

Thanks.

residentg

1996 had 29 splines - look at parts fiche

Gatchmo5710

5209= 29 and 50. We knows it can't be a 50 spline so 29 it is.

Mike1114

Anyone else confirm?

BrofessorXJ

96 was the year they changed it. Earlier models had the 27 spline and later models had the 29 spline.

Proof: http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/1...pline-1129674/

timberwolf

it's the cheapest replacement of the 4 here:

http://www.factorychryslerparts.com/...ssembly=535850

so I would bet 27, are we taking bets??

Mike1114

Most of you were right, it was 29 spline!!

Thanks for the input

cruiser54

That's a dislexic guess. LOL. The number noted is the Chrysler part number for the rear axle assembly.

timberwolf

and that's why I don't play the lottery...