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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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Default Dana 35 or 8.25????
how do i tell the difference i always thought i had the 35 but i may have the 8.25.
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 08:58 PM
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Google will bring you all the answers...
A Dana 35 will have a 2 3/4" tube and a 8.25 will have a 3" tube. Lay underneath and measure from the inside to inside of the U bolts, that should tell you.
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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You could always call Chrysler with the vin number. They should tell you if the title and everything is accurate.
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 09:11 PM
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you can look on randys ring and pinion and look at the 2 different housings on their diagrams and figure it out that way.
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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The d35 is a perfect circle while the 8.25 has a flat bottom.
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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Does it say dana on it? Thats a give away!
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im pretty sure abs only came with the dana so if u have abs brakes then u have a 35 and if not then u have a 8.25... could be wrong tho just going by what i was told
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Originally Posted by jeepxj19
im pretty sure abs only came with the dana so if u have abs brakes then u have a 35 and if not then u have a 8.25... could be wrong tho just going by what i was told
you're mostly right

in xjs....
abs only came on d35's

some d35's came without abs though, and 8.25's never abs.

easiest way to tell is...flat bottom =8.25, rounded =d35
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