1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee rear end

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Jan 29, 2016 | 06:28 PM

Bigmike6988

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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee rear end

will the rearend out of a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee fit in a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 4.0?

Jan 29, 2016 | 11:50 PM

toasterknight

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From: Oregon Coast

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

Yes but your in the wrong section.

Feb 1, 2016 | 04:02 PM

XJwonders

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From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0

Yes but make sure it's the same gear ratio

Feb 1, 2016 | 05:51 PM

dave1123

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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY

Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.0L

Also, the V8 jeeps have a D44a in them. Your 4.0 has a D35. The V8 axle can be used in a 4.0 jeep, but you have to either change the differential front yoke or build a driveshaft.

Feb 1, 2016 | 06:05 PM

toasterknight

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Year: 1999

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Engine: 4.0L I6

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Originally Posted by dave1123

Also, the V8 jeeps have a D44a in them. Your 4.0 has a D35. The V8 axle can be used in a 4.0 jeep, but you have to either change the differential front yoke or build a driveshaft.

All zj have a 35 in the rear even if you have a v8.