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Old 08-12-2011, 10:31 PM
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Does anyone know what axel I have? D44 d35?!!!?
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I'd expect your 97 to have a chrysler 8.25. Post a pic of your dif cover or google it and compare to yours.
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I don't have my jeep here. My bro took it out. But I'll try lookin it up again
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Google jeep dif covers, Ive seen a group of pics that depict shape and bolt patterns to let you be sure. On your 97 I'd say its gonna be the 8.25, that;s a good allroung sturdy rear end.
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Okay. So how big u bolt should I use 3" lift=1.5" block-1.5" shackle and then I'll find out the axle soon
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According to this I have a d35
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you need an 8.8 with LSD and disk brakes
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yep...
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If you can remember. Did you have a flat spot on the bottom of your punkin? If so you have a 8.25 29 spline. If not you got a turdy 5
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Never mind gotta closer look it's a 8.25 lol
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