Are TJ and XJ front axles the same?
All XJ front Dana 30 axles are high-pinions, all TJ front Dana 30 axles are low pinions. So XJ and TJ D30 ring & pinion gears are totally incompatible with each other. The other parts like axle shafts, knuckles, carriers, diff covers, u-joints, etc. are interchangeable.
What vehicles have a Dana 35 front axle?
The Dana 35 (as well as the AMC-15) is found in a wide variety of vehicles. 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.
Can you replace the front axle on a Jeep Cherokee?
If the front axle in your Jeep Cherokee becomes damaged and requires replacement, it can be removed from the Jeep as one unit. The axle is heavy and does require more time than some basic tasks, but it can be removed with basic tools and a little patience.
What kind of axle does a cherokee xj use?
This axle is a direct replacement for the stock axle, with no relocation of spring perches or shock mounts necessary. Jeff’s research says the Dana 44 was available (but rare) from ’87 to ’90 in the XJ. The original XJ 44 can be bolted on to any Cherokee, with a possible modification only to the rear driveshaft.
What kind of axle does a Jeep Comanche have?
The Jeep Comanche pickup (MJ) also came with an optional Dana 44 axle from ’87 to ’90, and is probably the second best choice for a swap. It’s the correct width and bolt pattern.
What’s the difference between Cherokee XJ and Dana 44?
Larger width differences (full-size truck axles) are prepared by disassembling, shortening, and rewelding the axle tubes to the differential housing. Dana 44s are available from Scouts and the full-size (Grand) Wagoneers, although the wheel lug patterns are not the same as the XJ.
What kind of front axle does a jeep have?
Model 30 Front Axle: CJ-5, CJ-7, Scrambler, YJ, XJ and TJ. Front Axles Dana 30 high pinion – reverse cut used 84-99 (some axles through 91 are vacuum disconnect, 92+ are non-disconnect, 89-95 with ABS have 5-297x u-joints, all 95+ have 5-297x u-joints, all others have 5-260x u-joints)
What kind of rear axle does a Jeep Wagoneer have?
XJ Cherokee/Wagoneer: 1987-1989 (some say up until 1990) XJ Cherokees with the Tow Package sometimes came with the Dana 44 rear axle. These are now hard to come by because of Wrangler and Cherokee owners using them to upgrade their weak Dana 35s and because it’s an easy bolt-in swap for Cherokees and Wranglers.
What kind of axle lubricant does a jeep use?
Front Axle Lubricants: Jeep Axle Lubricant or equivalent of SAE 85W-90, API grade GL-5 quality, Grade MIL-L-2105C. Dana 35 Rear Axle was used by Jeep for the XJ Cherokee 1984-97, MJ Comanche 1986-92, YJ Wrangler 1987-95, TJ Wrangler 1997-98, and Wagoneer 1984-97.
What does C stand for on a jeep axle?
The C does not stand for c-clip, it stands for custom. This means that it was shipped to Chrysler incomplete from Dana and then Chrysler finishes the build. Axle housing diameter = 2.625″