How can I tell which axles ( font and rear) my stock 98 cherokee sport has. I have a class 5 hitch on the back and would like to know what I can tow. It did not come with a towing package so their is no break hookup. How can I add a towing package too. I saw a wire under the dash that was marked brakes,
George

 

8.25 chrysler. it has a flat flange at the bottom of the diff.

 

X2... If it has a flange that hangs down, and the cover is flat on the top and bottom rails.

If it looks like an oval serving platter, it's a D35.

The front is a D30 regardless.

 

and i believe your D30 is the High Pinion as well

 

Front Axle

• 1984 – 1996 : Dana 30, High Pinion, Reverse Cut, 27-spline axleshafts (1989 – 1995 : with ABS used 5-297x universal joints, non-ABS had 5-260x universal joints. Note: Certain XJ models were produced with constant-velocity joints instead of universal joints.)
• 1996 – 1999 : Dana 30, High Pinion, Reverse Cut, 297x/760 universal Joint, 27-spline axleshafts.
• 2000 – 2001 : Dana 30, Low Pinion, Standard Cut, 297x/760 universal Joint, 27-spline axleshafts.

Rear Axle

• 1984 – 1989 : Dana 35, non c-clip, with anti-lock braking system (ABS) or non-ABS.
• 1990 – 1996 : Dana 35, c-clip, ABS or non-ABS.
• 1997 – 2001 : Dana 35, c-clip, ABS.
• 1991 – 1996 : Chrysler 8.25", c-clip, non-ABS, 27-spline axleshafts.
• 1997 – 2001 : Chrysler 8.25", c-clip, non-ABS, 29-spline axleshafts.
• 1987 – 1990 : Dana 44, non-abs, 30-spline axleshafts.

 

easy way would be call the dealership and give them your vin# they can find any thing out for ya