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03-19-2019, 07:00 PM

Justcruzin

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Differential swap

Simple Question..

Will a 99 cherokee front and rear diff. Directly bolt into my 96 with no mods.?

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03-19-2019, 08:32 PM

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The front is bolt in, the rear axle could be a Dana 35 or a Chrysler 8.25. If you are going from a Dana 35 to an 8.25 you will need the driveshaft out of the donor jeep.

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03-19-2019, 10:47 PM

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Just remember to use larger 3 inch ubolts for the chrysler 8.25.

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03-20-2019, 05:10 AM

Justcruzin

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I failed to mention that my 96 rear is a 8.25 and so is the 99. Sounds like it is A direct swap!
My 96 is a AX15 5spd. With the 3:07 Ratio....
and I want better gearing with the 3:55 for towing.

my local yard has the front and rear axles for 150.00 total. (Can’t pass it up)

i wonder why they did not give the manual Jeeps the option for 3:55’s...??

Anyhow...Thanks for the expertise👍🏻
my

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