Jeep cherokee XJ axle ID

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Aug 7, 2018 | 12:15 PM

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EZEARL

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From: WV

Year: '96

Model: Cherokee

If your shift pattern is like this it's an NP231 (Command-Trac) part time unit otherwise it's an NP242 (Selec-Trac) with fulltime option.

Aug 7, 2018 | 01:11 PM

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firebane

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From: Calgary, AB

Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)

Engine: 5.2

As I have stated before swapping a d35 to 8.25 can impose other challenges.

Many are quick to recommend it but fail to mention short falls like the abs system.

Aug 7, 2018 | 06:55 PM

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00t444e

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From: Southern OH

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Just bypass the abs, it sucks anyways. Also get the driveshaft out of the jeep when you get the 8.25 axle.

Aug 7, 2018 | 07:36 PM

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firebane

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From: Calgary, AB

Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)

Engine: 5.2

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Originally Posted by 00t444e

Just bypass the abs, it sucks anyways. Also get the driveshaft out of the jeep when you get the 8.25 axle.

You mentioning to disable a system built into the car is also not good advice no matter how good or bad it may be.

Aug 7, 2018 | 08:49 PM

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Martlor13

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From: Northern New Mexico

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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You mentioning to disable a system built into the car is also not good advice no matter how good or bad it may be.

what?? Its not good advice even if its good? I'm confused haha

Aug 7, 2018 | 08:54 PM

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00t444e

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From: Southern OH

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by firebane

You mentioning to disable a system built into the car is also not good advice no matter how good or bad it may be.

Really, what about the ones that came from the factory without abs, is it bad advice to drive one of those? I bet the OP's 1990 model doesn't have ABS.

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Aug 7, 2018 | 09:03 PM

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firebane

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From: Calgary, AB

Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)

Engine: 5.2

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Really, what about the ones that came from the factory without abs, is it bad advice to drive one of those? I bet the OP's 1990 model doesn't have ABS.

Those without have been configured properly so that your not pulling fuses or bulbs.

Aug 7, 2018 | 09:12 PM

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Martlor13

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From: Northern New Mexico

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Those without have been configured properly so that your not pulling fuses or bulbs.

so you should just run a worse axle just because of some "short fall" like bypassing the abs? Its a very common swap. I dont see the isee at all.

Aug 7, 2018 | 09:54 PM

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00t444e

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From: Southern OH

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by firebane

Those without have been configured properly so that your not pulling fuses or bulbs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martlor13

so you should just run a worse axle just because of some "short fall" like bypassing the abs? Its a very common swap. I dont see the isee at all.

If you keep running a Dana 35, offroad with 33s, it won't be long before your axle is no longer configured properly.

Aug 7, 2018 | 10:49 PM

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2drx4

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From: Northern Canada

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0 Renix

I'd rather not have ABS then see my tire and axleshaft change lanes in front of me.

Oct 17, 2018 | 04:07 AM

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tech

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From: Santa Clarita California

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0L

Are the axles the weak part ? I know that they sell stronger axles , so will that make better or is the diff. weak also ?

Oct 17, 2018 | 05:34 AM

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00t444e

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From: Southern OH

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0

The carrier, axles, axle tubes, and housing are all weak.

Oct 17, 2018 | 01:52 PM

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dave1123

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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY

Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.0L

My 2000 WJ has never been on anything rougher than dirt roads and the D35 carrier cracked resulting in this:

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