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Old 04-09-2011, 10:59 PM
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I have a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Classic. I was replacing the U joints, but I broke the right axle shaft. I went to autozone, and advance and they have a different type of cv shaft. I was wondering how I can tell what I need, and where is the best place to find one. Thanks.
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jy yard best bet for axles
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I agree and also it might be long shot but you can also try the classifieds paper and local 'list
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So what's the difference between these axle shafts, why would jeep have use both for a 99 jeep? Mostly online and autozone sell the first one. Are they interchangeable? My jeep has the second picture. And also, do they have a boot over the joint? Because when I pulled out mine, both didn't have a cv boot. I'm wondering if it came off or the mechanic that checked it took it off. Thanks for the help guys.
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they both will work the u joint stlye is easyer to fix, the first on once you rip the boot your bearings are pretty much exposed to the weather,dirt water

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1996 was the last year they made a cherokee (clasic) you have somthing other then the clasic if your sure its a 99. I do think this is what your lookin for. Dana-30 Axle Shaft Assembly W/Spicer U-Joint Cherokee & Comanche 1984-2001
http://www.teamgrandwagoneer.com/par...ain/more2.html

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they both will work the u joint stlye is easyer to fix, the first on once you rip the boot your bearings are pretty much exposed to the weather,dirt water
I looked at the ones with the bearings and they were a little bit longer in length compared to my old ones. Would that matter? It's like 2 to 3 inches in differences. And the ABS doesn't seem to line up.
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Originally Posted by lambo
1996 was the last year they made a cherokee (clasic) you have somthing other then the clasic if your sure its a 99. I do think this is what your lookin for. Dana-30 Axle Shaft Assembly W/Spicer U-Joint Cherokee & Comanche 1984-2001
http://www.teamgrandwagoneer.com/par...ain/more2.html
It says Cherokee Classic on both doors. I assumed it's a classic. Thanks for the website.
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