i'm assuming that all dana 35's are the same, but i'll ask this anyway. i have a '99 grand cherokee with the pinion bearing making some noise and i was wondering if i could buy the bearing rebuild kit for the d35 for a wrangler? i figured the axle internals are exactly the same, just the external brackets are different. thanks.

 

No - they are different. The Wrangler has a Dana35C, and the C stands for Custom. Where as the ZJ has a regular Dana35 that is different. You should be able to go to a NAPA and pick up the correct bearing.

 

i always thought the c was for the c clip axles. are all d35s c clips?

 

No not all D35's are c-clips. The"C" on TJ D35's stands for "Custom" and just happens to be a C-clip axle. Dana built the axle housings custom for Chrysler and when Chrysler got them, the but in thier own custom gear sets and carriers.

 

i know that d35s are notorious for having high mileage bearing problems, but do the d44s have the same problems? i'm thinking about just buying a junkyard piece to replace the 35.

 

All bearings wear out If you end up getting a junkyard axle, it'd be wise to do a master install, which would replace the bearing in question anyway.

If you plan on upping the tire size, go for a D44 if you can find one cheap enough, if not, fix what ya got.

 

too much to think about. i'll probably just buy the master install kit.

 

the 44 has a weak carrier the posi ones crack just from the force of the posi lock up