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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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OK I'm new to the Jeep world. How do I find out what axles are in my 89 XJ?
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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 11:37 AM
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Probably a disconnect 30 upfront and the turdy 5 out back.
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Old Nov 30, 2013 | 06:44 AM
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The front should be a dana 30 the rear can be a dana 35 or chrysler 8.25.If it has abs its a dana 35 none abs its a chrysler 8.25 unless its had a axle swapped on it tho.
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Old Nov 30, 2013 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by andrewmp6
The front should be a dana 30 the rear can be a dana 35 or chrysler 8.25.If it has abs its a dana 35 none abs its a chrysler 8.25 unless its had a axle swapped on it tho.
Stock would be the 35. An 8.25 was introduced until 91.
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Old Nov 30, 2013 | 07:27 AM
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Some 89s also came with the 44- not many though. More than likely the 30front/35 rear
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