How can I tell what axles are on my Jeep?
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).
Where are the rear axles on a Jeep Wrangler?
Conversely, the Dana 35 is only found as a rear axle for the Jeep Wrangler. This axle version can be identified through its oval-shaped differential cover that is wider than its height. Lastly, Dana’s 44 axle can be found under the front or rear end.
How can I tell if my Jeep has a Dana axle?
The illustration below will help identify the Dana Axle in your Jeep. The model number and date are self explanatory. The Bill of Materials (B.O.M) number is stamped on the right or left hand tube of the driving axles and with the help of a Spicer catalog you should be able to get all the specs and part numbers for the axle.
Where do you find the axle number on a jeep?
The first way is to use the axle numbers. This can come either in the form of an axle tag which is bolted onto the axle via the differential bolts, or via an axle stamp pressed into the differential cover itself.
What kind of axles does a Jeep YJ have?
As far as stock breakdowns go, those who are original owners of a Jeep YJ (1987-95 build years) will have a Dana 30 in the front and Dana 35 rear, as Jeep only had one factory combination in those years.
Conversely, the Dana 35 is only found as a rear axle for the Jeep Wrangler. This axle version can be identified through its oval-shaped differential cover that is wider than its height. Lastly, Dana’s 44 axle can be found under the front or rear end.
How are the gears on a Jeep Wrangler identified?
The shop confirms that the axle is bent and the housing damaged and as a result of the bent axle the gears were worn. So they replaced everything based on the Vin#. So, I don’t know if any gears up front were replaced with the front axle (I will ask). but, I do know that they were replaced in the rear.
The first way is to use the axle numbers. This can come either in the form of an axle tag which is bolted onto the axle via the differential bolts, or via an axle stamp pressed into the differential cover itself.
As far as stock breakdowns go, those who are original owners of a Jeep YJ (1987-95 build years) will have a Dana 30 in the front and Dana 35 rear, as Jeep only had one factory combination in those years.