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Mar 22, 2015 | 12:21 AM

GallasCherokee

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Question!!

I am replacing my rear axle and wanna know what will fit and work without welding I have a 1998 jeep Cherokee classic! And opinions?!?!

Mar 22, 2015 | 01:25 AM

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Which axle is in it now? Do you have ABS?

All XJ axles are generally compatible. But there are two different drive shaft lengths, and ABS is only on one model.

Mar 22, 2015 | 05:58 AM

Fred/N0AZZ

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From: Monett, MO.

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

If you have the Chy 8.25 it is a 29 spline in your 98, a VG HD differential close to a D44 in strength. Good for off road use with tires up to 33-35x12:50's range if not beaten to death with a stock axle.

If you have the D35 with ABS its OK for street use/mild off road, but weak for much of any HD off road use or larger tires. Most who have these swap them for the Chy 8.25 (29 spline 97-01 only) earlier ones had 27 spline shafts.

Mar 22, 2015 | 11:31 AM

GallasCherokee

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Thanks guys!

Mar 23, 2015 | 11:32 AM

JamromXJ

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From: The Isle of Long, in happy and sunny New York.

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Supercharged 440 Magnum punched .60 - yeah right.. 4.0 like everyone else.

Just my 2 cents... like many others I did the swap and am very happy I did. It was an easy, bolt in swap done in the middle of lifting it.

You can get one dirt cheap for usually under 200 at a good pick and pull. Just remember to include the drive shaft. The Dana is longer than the 8.25.

Good luck.