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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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Another newb question but I checked the thread showing what years had what, but I have a 1991 Sport and it shows I could either have a:

Dana 35 c-clip - 27 spline, 1.18" diameter shafts, 7.58" ring gear, 2.62" axle tube - used 90-01

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Chrysler 8.25 - 27 spline, 1.17" diameter shafts, 8.25" ring gear, 3" axle tube - used 91-96


So how can I tell what I have?
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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look at it. if the bottom of the axle clearly has a flat bottom its a 8.25 if its round its a dana 35
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Jakowski321
look at it. if the bottom of the axle clearly has a flat bottom its a 8.25 if its round its a dana 35
Great, thank you
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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Here you go.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jmm0122
Here you go.
Great picture thanks!


Is one better than the other as far as stock axles go?

...and I have the Dana 35.

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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by CNTLOSE
Great picture thanks!


Is one better than the other as far as stock axles go?

...and I have the Dana 35.
Yeah, the 8.25 is better.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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unfortunately i have a dana 35 too. im gonna swap it out eventually
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