Will Diffs off a 95 yj fit my 97 cherokee

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Jun 7, 2011 | 09:40 PM

cherokeedan79

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From: thunder bay

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Will Diffs off a 95 yj fit my 97 cherokee

I have a 1997 cherokee and my rear 8.25 diff is shot..

Wondering what the 95 yj had for diffs and if they would fit my cherokee????

What mods would Have to be done if any?

Thanks for the input..

Jun 8, 2011 | 12:43 AM

mrfajita

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From: Fort Collins, CO

Year: 1996

Engine: 4.0L HO

It would be a D35 or maybe a D44, not sure about the 44 if YJs had them. I'd go to the junkyard and pull a new 8.25 from an XJ since it will for sure bolt up.

Oct 2, 2011 | 03:21 PM

cherokeedan79

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From: thunder bay

Year: 1997

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Would a 1994 cherokee with auto transmission rear diff fit my 1997 cherokee sport with 5 spd manual..?????

Oct 3, 2011 | 01:15 AM

mrfajita

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It will but it will most likely be the wrong gear ratio. 4.0 autos came with 3.55 gears, manuals had 3.07s, 2.5 autos have 4.10s and manuals pretty sure have 3.73s.

Oct 13, 2011 | 12:35 AM

cherokeedan79

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From: thunder bay

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So I would have to swap both front and rear diffs then?

Oct 13, 2011 | 12:51 AM

mrfajita

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If you plan to lift, I would just because the lower gear ratio will help turn oversize tires.

Oct 13, 2011 | 08:53 PM

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k, thanks the plan is to lift it later was just concerned if the diffs would fit and if there would be any transmission or transfer case mods, or if it would all bolt up....
thanks again