Axle swap on 1998 Grand Cherokee
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Axle swap on 1998 Grand Cherokee
I just bought a 1998 Laredo with the 4.0 liter. The rear end is making quite a bit of noise and needs some attention. It's a Dana 35. I bought a used rear end out of a 1997 Grand Cherokee that is a Dana 44. It was a V8 model. I want to make sure the gear ratio on the recently purchased rear end matches my stock front end before I do the swap.
Does anyone know the stock gear ratios on these years of Grand Cherokee?
Any input would be appreciated.
Thank you
Does anyone know the stock gear ratios on these years of Grand Cherokee?
Any input would be appreciated.
Thank you
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Year: 2004
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.7L V8
I just bought a 1998 Laredo with the 4.0 liter. The rear end is making quite a bit of noise and needs some attention. It's a Dana 35. I bought a used rear end out of a 1997 Grand Cherokee that is a Dana 44. It was a V8 model. I want to make sure the gear ratio on the recently purchased rear end matches my stock front end before I do the swap.
Does anyone know the stock gear ratios on these years of Grand Cherokee?
Any input would be appreciated.
Thank you
Does anyone know the stock gear ratios on these years of Grand Cherokee?
Any input would be appreciated.
Thank you
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Year: 96 Limited ZJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 w/mods
It could be either 3.55 or 3.73 for the 4.0. Some that came from the factory that had the tow option had the 3.73s. The 3.55s are more common though.
And yes the D44a is 3.73. From 96-98 the D44a all had 3.73 gears. Before that they had both 3.55 and 3.73!
If you go here and fill everything out and ask for a build sheet it will tell you every option your Jeep came with! I have done it with all three of my Jeeps!
And yes the D44a is 3.73. From 96-98 the D44a all had 3.73 gears. Before that they had both 3.55 and 3.73!
If you go here and fill everything out and ask for a build sheet it will tell you every option your Jeep came with! I have done it with all three of my Jeeps!
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Thanks for the quick response guys. Much appreciated. Of course that leads me to another question. Go figure huh.
Will the ring gear from the D35 fit into the D44a? If so would that change it to the ration I need? I'm hoping its that easy!
Will the ring gear from the D35 fit into the D44a? If so would that change it to the ration I need? I'm hoping its that easy!
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I also have a 98 Grand Cherokee and am getting a lot of noise and wonder if it might be easier just to replace it with another axle. Perhaps somebody knows of one in good shape that i could buy and swap out. Thanks.
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I'm replacing the front axle on the Wife's 98 grand. She has the tow pkg and the 3.73 D-30. The tow pkg axle also has U joints on the axle and input shafts. Is the D-44 a direct bolt in or does it need a new drive shaft for I6 and auto? That would be a great upgrade, as we tow a 22' TravelTrailer!
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Originally Posted by G O B
I'm replacing the front axle on the Wife's 98 grand. She has the tow pkg and the 3.73 D-30. The tow pkg axle also has U joints on the axle and input shafts. Is the D-44 a direct bolt in or does it need a new drive shaft for I6 and auto? That would be a great upgrade, as we tow a 22' TravelTrailer!
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Year: 1993
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 V8, Dual cold air, dual batts, E-fan, Sanden OBA
Originally Posted by basszandy
I also have a 98 Grand Cherokee and am getting a lot of noise and wonder if it might be easier just to replace it with another axle. Perhaps somebody knows of one in good shape that i could buy and swap out. Thanks.
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