Help Identifying Axle
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: PA
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 6 cylinder
Help Identifying Axle
What is the best way to identify an axle when the tag is missing? I have a 98 zj, 4.0 and the axle is shot and needs replaced. However the tag is missing and the previous owner painted it red. Are there other ways to ID the axle, or what is the best way to do it?
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 960
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
For future reference and if someone searches this:
ALL 93-95 ZJs had a Dana 30 front (if 4x4) and a Dana 35 rear.
ALL 96-98 ZJs with the 4.0L engine came with Dana 30 front axles (if 4x4) and Dana 35 rear.
96-98 ZJs with the 5.2L or in 1998 5.9L engines came with the Dana 30 front and Dana 44A rear (aluminum center section).
Some came with limited slip in the rear.
ALL 93-95 ZJs had a Dana 30 front (if 4x4) and a Dana 35 rear.
ALL 96-98 ZJs with the 4.0L engine came with Dana 30 front axles (if 4x4) and Dana 35 rear.
96-98 ZJs with the 5.2L or in 1998 5.9L engines came with the Dana 30 front and Dana 44A rear (aluminum center section).
Some came with limited slip in the rear.
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Mt. Iron, MN
Posts: 704
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 96 Limited ZJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 w/mods
95 saw the introduction of the d44a. Some V8s came with it some did not.
96-97 4.0s also saw a disc brake version of the c8.25. Rare but was used as the supply of the d35 was low.
96-97 4.0s also saw a disc brake version of the c8.25. Rare but was used as the supply of the d35 was low.
#7
Old fart with a wrench
GENERALLY SPEAKING, the ZJs came with 3.55 gearing standard and 3.73 with the tow package. HOWEVER, gearing was a build option by original purchaser. To be sure, you've got to pull the cover and count teeth.
Trending Topics
#8
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Felton, CA
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Your local Jeep dealer should be able to look up the original build info if you give them the VIN number, which will include the axle ratios... if it's still stock.
#9
Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Gray, Louisiana
Posts: 163
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Stock Straight 6
You can also go on the jeep website, and go to the contact us page. And fill it out. Put your VIN in. And tell them u want a build sheet. I got mine emailed to me in just a few hours.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
HEAP of JEEP
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
5
09-20-2015 10:13 AM
YourPalBigAL
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
4
09-19-2015 01:19 PM
Ibanezz
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
24
09-10-2015 07:15 PM
CherokeeSailor
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
3
09-07-2015 12:37 PM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)