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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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how can you tell if you have an 8.25 and what the perks to one
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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 10:47 PM
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Here is the cheat sheat. The perks are that it is stronger than the D35, but the D44 is a better choice.
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 12:52 AM
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So is this a 35
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 01:00 AM
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Going by this chart https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/axle-info-148057/ it looks like a 8.25 to me
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 01:09 AM
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thats a 8.25 1990 and up have 8.25 and 1997and up had 29spline
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 01:10 AM
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Do these numbers mean anything
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 01:14 AM
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i just know that 3.55 gear ratio
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 01:15 AM
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What are the spline differences
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 01:16 AM
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i just know 29 is strongest i just put a 8.25 from a 2000 in my 89 xj
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 01:18 AM
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So is this a 29 spline rearend
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 01:18 AM
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what year is it
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 01:19 AM
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1989 xj
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 01:22 AM
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by the picture someone has put a 8.25 so the only way to tell is taking it apart as far as i know cause stock 89 would be a dana 35
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 01:26 AM
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the best way to find out is pop the cover off and count
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 01:35 AM
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Thank you for the info , just trying to find wheel cylinders . So what would you tell the parts counter guy ??
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