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Stock 1996 XJ 4X4

Looks like my rear drain fill plug is leaking, back of diff cover covered with oil coming from plug. Is this the correct one for my axle?

https://www.4wd.com/p/dorman-rear-di..._/R-DWRT-65293

00t444e

Depends on if you have the Dana 35 or the Chrysler 8.25 axle.

Aroddy1234321

It's the right one

EZEARL

Make sure the hose from the axle tube isn't blocked and that the check valve at the end is working.

318SixPack

This is what I have. Going back to the reference pix at Quadratec and others, I might have a bad eye for this. Am guessing Dana 35, it is the stock original from factory.

Lighting by Harbor Freight.

EZEARL

It's a C8.25.

318SixPack

Then I have the wrong plug in my shopping cart. Unless a Dana 35 plug fits a Chrysler 8.25

EZEARL

According to Morris 4x4 they are the same part:
https://www.morris4x4center.com/plug...e-5252504.html

318SixPack

Cool!

I'm going with 4WD.com on this one because they have no extra charge shipping on orders over $50, and my first part got me over that hurdle. Still under the $75 that gets no extra charge shipping from Morris.

EZEARL

Definitely go with the best deal! I was just using Morris 4x4 for a parts reference.

lawsoncl

Also claims to fit 1987-2001, which would include the early D35 non-clip covers which have a threaded plug.

318SixPack

My last online parts order was Morris, for a battery hold down and other little bits. Order was under everybody's free shipping amount so got clobbered on shipping, but it showed up earlier than estimated, and fit fine. BTW, on the battery hold down, the iron workers and machinists out there could probably make one out of some round stock and angle iron easy peasy.

jshultz78

Just stop by a quick lube place, they usually keep those and all other drainplugs too, our shop does anyway.