What axles are in a 1996 Jeep Cherokee?
Axle Model
- Chrysler 8.25 (1)
- Dana 28 (1)
- Dana 30 (16)
- Dana 30, 44 (1)
- Dana 35 (9)
- Dana 44 (1)
What axles are in a Jeep Cherokee?
SJ Wagoneer: Grand Wagoneers, Full Size Wagoneers and Full Size Cherokees/Cherokee Chiefs came standard with Dana 44 front axles, and either the Dana 44 or AMC 20 rear axles. These are also prime candidates for swaps into smaller Jeeps.
What jeeps have Dana 35 axles?
The most common Dana 35 applications are as a rear axle in the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Comanche and as a front axle in the Ford Explorer and Ford Ranger. It is “reliable in day-to-day street use, but notoriously the opposite when worked hard.”
Can a Dana 30 Handle 35 inch tires?
Yes. A Dana30 with 30-spline shafts will be fine for 35″ tires.
Is Dana 44 better than Dana 30?
The only difference between the JK Dana 30 and Dana 44 is ring gear size, electronic locker, and bigger shafts. You’re better off just starting with an aftermarket Dana 44 that is a “true 44”.
What vehicles have a Dana 30 axle?
Comanche, Cherokee, and Grand Cherokee Dana 30 The Comanche (MJ) and Cherokee (XJ) use a reverse cut Dana 30 and the Grand Cherokee (ZJ) uses a normal cut Dana 30. Like the YJ and the TJ, these axles use a 5 on 4.5″ wheel bolt pattern. All of these trucks use coil springs up front.
Do all Jeeps have Dana axles?
All four-door JK Wrangler original owners do have Dana 44s under the rear end. Currently, if you have purchased the new JL Wrangler, you have Dana 30 front and Dana 35 rear axles, unless you specifically bought one with upgraded Dana 44s.
What vehicles have Dana 60 axles?
The Dana/Spicer Model 60 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Holding Corporation and used in OEM pickup and limited passenger car applications by Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ford and Land Rover.
How do you tell if you have a Dana 50 or 60?
Look for a number on the lower right of the sticker. If it’s a 229 it will be a Dana 50 and if it’s 248 it’s a Dana 60.
Is a Dana 44 a 1 ton axle?
Yes, D60s are widely considered “one ton axles” but the fact of the matter is, they made many 3/4 ton trucks with D60 front axles and many 1 ton trucks with D44 front axles.
How do I know what type of axle I have?
To figure out exactly what axle you have, you can look for the Dana stamped bill of materials number. This stamped number can usually be found on the righthand side or on the longer axletube on the same side of the tube as the differential cover, facing the rear of the truck.
How do you tell if you have a Dana 35 or 44?
The easiest way to tell these axles apart is to look at the shape of the differential cover. The Dana 35 cover is pretty much perfectly round. The Dana 44 is sort of a six-sided shape. A Dana 35 (left) compared to a Dana 44 (right).
How do I know what rear axle I have in my Jeep?
Look at the inscription of the plug to find out the style of the rear end. In this example, Rich has a “Dana” style rear end. To determine if it is a 35 or 44 Dana, look at the web area to the right of the plug to locate the number.
How do you tell if I have a Dana 44 or 60?
Many Dana axles have the model ID cast into the fins or centersection. Look for a “44” or “60” cast into the reinforcement ribs. The number can usually be found on the lower right side rib below the differential cover, but it may also be found on other ribs or on top of the main cast structure.
Is Dana 60 a ton?
The Dana 60 and Dana 70 are two heavy-duty variants in the Dana axle line, and are typically found in 3/4 ton and 1 ton pickup trucks.
Is a Dana 70 better than a Dana 60?
It can be identified by its straight axle tubes, 10 bolt asymmetrical cover, and a “70” cast in to the housing and is visually similar to the Dana 60. Both front and rear axle variations were first offered in 1957. The Dana 70 is generally regarded to have more strength than a Dana 60 but not as much as a Dana 80.