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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 07:21 PM
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Need help identifying these different could not find any numbers in the rear, its either a Dana 35 or a Chrysler, other front I'm almost certain is a Dana, do they mix a Dana front end with a Chrysler rearend

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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 08:23 PM
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Front is a Dana 30 (for the front only).

Rear is a Chrysler 8.25
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by EZEARL
Front is a Dana 30 (for the front only).

Rear is a Chrysler 8.25
^^Correct!^^
Yes the do mix them.
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 08:27 PM
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This link shows four covers> I'd line up and shoot the guy who designed that leaky plastic plug, can't though, only one ovm'!

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/attach...-464568578.jpg
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 09:26 PM
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what are the odds the rear is posi?
how do I figure out the gear ratios?
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Originally Posted by dg61683
what are the odds the rear is posi?
how do I figure out the gear ratios?
hold the brake slightly and start giving it gas!

and that tag you took a picture of says 3.55

and for the love of PETE!!! change out that diff cover gasket!!!
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What does applying brake and giving it gas do?
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Yes definitely this week
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Brake stand?
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Where is the pic does 3,55 appear
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Might want to make sure the vent is clear. Looks like 55 at the top left corner of the flat tag.
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Originally Posted by djb383
What does applying brake and giving it gas do?
Burnout.. 1 or 2 tire marks says open or trac lok... I was being sarcastic

Zoominf into your tag i see 3.55... Thats where the gear ratio on the tag should be
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That's the front tag
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Any way to tell if the 8.25 is posi from this pic? what fluid do you guys recommend, ? Lastly advance auto parts doesn't list a gasket for the front axle, just rtv it??
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