Does the WJ have a solid front axle?
The ZJ ran from ’93-’98, WJ, the last Grand with front and rear solid axles, from ’99-’04, WK , the last Grand with a solid rear axle, from ’05-’10, and WKII from ’11-present. Also, if you want to go off-road, avoid the 2wd versions of the ZJ or WJ.
When do you need to replace the front axle on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The axle has two joints, called CV joints, that flex and allow the axle mobility when turning and going over bumps in the road. When the axle fails, it is usually because of CV joint failure. This often presents itself as a clicking or grinding noise when you make turns. When this happens, you must replace your Grand Cherokee’s front axle.
What’s the weak part of the ZJ Grand Cherokee axle?
Many people upgrade this axle with 30 spline axles and lockers. The upgrade many times is known as a SUPER 35 kit. The weak part of this axle is the axle tubes. Under extreme pressure they flex which results in broken axles or pinion failures. Stock ZJ Grand Cherokee Axle info: Lug Pattern: 5 on 4.5″ Notes: Stronger the earlier D30’s.
What kind of parts do you need for a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
We carry the largest selection of Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ Axle & Differential Parts around! If you are looking for OEM Jeep Replacement Axle & Differential Parts such as CV Axle Shafts, CV Joint Boot Kits & Front Hub Bearing Assemblies or want to upgrade your Grand Cherokee WJ Axle & Differential parts we have everything that you will need!
Is the XJ / ZJ / WJ axle a bad axle?
Many people upgrade this axle with 30 spline axles and lockers. The upgrade many times is known as a SUPER 35 kit. The weak part of this axle is the axle tubes. Under extreme pressure they flex which results in broken axles or pinion failures. Lug Pattern: 5 on 4.5″ Notes: Stronger the earlier D30’s. Not a bad axle with 33″ or smaller tires.
Many people upgrade this axle with 30 spline axles and lockers. The upgrade many times is known as a SUPER 35 kit. The weak part of this axle is the axle tubes. Under extreme pressure they flex which results in broken axles or pinion failures. Stock ZJ Grand Cherokee Axle info: Lug Pattern: 5 on 4.5″ Notes: Stronger the earlier D30’s.
What kind of axle does a ZJ / WJ have?
They came from 1/2 ton truck or HD vehicles (wagoneers, cherokee’s). They are a common upgrade for ZJ/XJ/WJ owners looking for a HD axle.
How big is the axle on an XJ Cherokee?
Stock XJ Cherokee Axle info: Stock axle splines: 27 (upgradeable to 30 splines) Lug Pattern: 5 on 4.5″ Width: 60″ from wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface Notes: This was not the most desirable axle due to the vaccume disconnect which was prone to failure.
What kind of axle does a Grand Cherokee Laredo have?
I bought a used 04 Grand Cherokee Laredo with the 4.7L with 122,000 miles on it. Doing some on-line research I have determined that I should have the NV247 Quadra-Trac II transfer case and it should have the vari-lok front axle as standard equipment but how do I determine if it has the vari-lok rear axle?