Erkmed XJ

Im looking at buying this jeep and little inpatient trying to figure out if it has a d35 rear axle or an 8.25 he claims it has abs but he said the light never worked so that got me thinking does anyone know if they just use a universal gauge cluster or if they have different clusters for abs and non abs vehicle i would think theyd just use a universal but not hook it up if it doesnt have it to save money. I know i could have him send me pictures and i could figure out that wat but his camera isnt working so anyone know if the gauge cluster is universal?? Thanks!

99 Purple XJ

If it has ABS it has a dana 35

Erkmed XJ

I know that but, if hes had it since day 1 and the abs light has never been on even with just the 1 click turn of the key before u start it that had me thinking if they made a universal gauge cluster for all cherokees to save out on money but the light just never glows u know what i mean?

89Laredo

DO NOT get one with ABS
Throughout all the years the ABS pretty much sucked, and youre stuck with the d35...
Good picture comparison of ABS vs Non ABS booster brake setup, and a nice writeup on a swap too...

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/dd...x6/#post521106

westcoast

Every Cherokee I've had has the light , you can see it where the CEL is , neither of them had abs though, so it never lit up

Tom95YJ

Look under the XJ if the rear diff is flat at the bottom its a 8.25, An it is not equipped with ABS !

assetts91

Yes Cherokee gauge clusters are universal. If anyone was too look closely at theirs, they'd notice that they have silhouettes for every "option" the xj can come with. It's this way so when it needs to be replaced, it's one part number (depending on years). Aside from checking the rear axle, you can also tell ABS by the extra cable that runs next to the front brake lines, it's what connects to the ABS sensors

DrShaggford

Pop the hood and look between the air box and the master cylinder, if there is a big black box thing with a bunch of brake lines coming out it has abs. You could also look on the ends of the axles and see if it has the abs tone rings (looks like a cog wheel). Even if it has abs it can be removed fairly easily but like others have said you will have a D35.

Flash1034

ABS has saved my bacon more than once...you decide whats important.

Flash

sportrider

my 99 with the 8.25 has no ABS.

assetts91

No 8.25 has ABS

Erkmed XJ

Thanks

assetts91

I'd say ABS is good for a DD, but for a wheeler take it out. Either way, like a guy said above, ABS is easily removable

89Laredo

You don't need abs if you know how to drive...

mech1ohio

go to Tech Wirte up section and look under XJ write up then look at Cherokke and Comanchee specs