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Can I put a 35 rear axle on a Jeep that had a 44?

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Old 08-20-2011, 02:54 PM
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I found out that my 2004 grand cherokee has a bent rear axle and I was able to get a 35 axle for free and I was wondering if it would be ok to put the 35 on the 04 Jeep and if there would be any complications from doing anything like that.
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What model and year did the 35 come out of? I am assuming that it came out of a ZJ, and if that's true, i don't think it will bolt up. Suspension is different between them...
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The 35 came from a 1999 Grand Cherokee
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If it came from a 99 then you probably could there both WJs
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and the gearing has to be the same
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So if they are both 4x4? and v8 i should be ok
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and the gearing has to be the same
+1. if you don't verify your new axle's ring and pinion are the same as your front, you will break things quickly. chances are good they are a match, but do not rely on a guess.
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you should really swap in an 8.25 or even a Ford 8.8
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Originally Posted by ericfx1984
you should really swap in an 8.25 or even a Ford 8.8
Did you read the thread? It's a WJ...

So going from a bolt in axle to leaf sprung axles that are several inches too short. A WJ WMS is 63.5", Ford 8.8 is ~59.75".
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