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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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Revered Cherokee drivers, I would like to know if there is a real easy way to determine my rear axle type in my 2wd 95? With a little more research I could probably figure it out but I am a little hungover right now and appreciate the "easy" button. Thanks for any help!

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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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The SEARCH Button is your Friend!!
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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Measure your axle tubes,if it is 3",it is an 8.25. If it is 2-3/4" it is an D35.
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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no ABS it's an 8.25
with ABS it's a d35

but really, google these 2, then look under the back of your jeep and match it up.

or you can measure the axle tubes.

but you've probably got a 35.
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by caged
no ABS it's an 8.25
with ABS it's a d35

but really, google these 2, then look under the back of your jeep and match it up.

or you can measure the axle tubes.

but you've probably got a 35.
D35 axles were used for both ABS and non-ABS.
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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Thanks for the feedback. Before I use the SEARCH engine, which axle is better: D35 or 8.25?

Thanks,
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Originally Posted by 130 DRVR
Thanks for the feedback. Before I use the SEARCH engine, which axle is better: D35 or 8.25?

Thanks,
Geoff
8.25,but D35 is good to if you do not abuse it to much.
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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Thanks! Ultimately (funds permitting) I plan on a 8.8 upgrade. I just have to figure out the gearing after I figure out my lift and tires.
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Best way is to post up a pic and we will tell you what you have
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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http://www.xjjeeps.com/tech_referenc...section=2&ID=3
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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FrankZ, You rock. A perfect answer to my question.
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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Yes, yes I do.
And occassionally my fat **** rolls too.
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I made a post in the main tech writeup area called Axle Identification. Now no one has an excuse because it will come up on any search for it.
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Originally Posted by FrankZ
D35 axles were used for both ABS and non-ABS.
yes, but i believe only before the 8.25 came available, no?
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No.
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