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8.25 spline count in '96 xj?

gloriavoxdei

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Florissant, CO
I've done some searches and the best I can find is that early ones are 27 and the later ones are 29. My XJ was born on 4/19/96, is there any way to tell which one I have without removing the cover and pulling an axle?
 
It's a 27 spline.

Edit for more info:
Chrysler 8.25 - 27 spline, 1.17" diameter shafts, 8.25" ring gear, 3" axle tube - used 91-96
Chrysler 8.25 - 29 spline, 1.21" diameter shafts, 8.25" ring gear, 3" axle tube - used 97-01

Not a bad idea to double check though...
 
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probably 27 spline but not definitely... mine was 27. Pop that cover and make sure, nothing worse than finding out it's what you didn't expect when you break something or buy an expensive locker and the parts don't fit.
 
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