rear end swap

boardrider247 · Oct 22, 2004

My 99 xj needs a new rear end. I have access to a 88 limited's rear end. I was thinking of using this as a replacement while I rebuild mine. Will it bolt up? If not what will need to be changed? Thanks

Eagle · Oct 22, 2004

It will bolt in fine. If you have ABS, the '88 axle won't so you'll lose that.

If the '88 is a Dana 35 and yours is a Dana 35, the drive shaft should be the correct length. If yours is a Chrysler 8.25 axle and the '88 is a Dana 35, your drive shaft will be too short. If yours is a Dana 35 and the '88 is by some miracle a Dana 44, your drive shaft will be too long.

sidriptide · Oct 22, 2004

Eagle said:
It will bolt in fine. If you have ABS, the '88 axle won't so you'll lose that.

If the '88 is a Dana 35 and yours is a Dana 35, the drive shaft should be the correct length. If yours is a Chrysler 8.25 axle and the '88 is a Dana 35, your drive shaft will be too short. If yours is a Dana 35 and the '88 is by some miracle a Dana 44, your drive shaft will be too long.

dont forget to check the gear ratio... any ratio will be ok as long as you are aware of it... suggest taking out the front d/shaft in the meantime if the rear doesnt match your front gears.... see if you can get the d/shaft from the donor vehicle if its available...

boardrider247 · Oct 26, 2004

Is there a tag on the truck stating the gear ratio. If so where is it or how can I find out? thanks

kewlkatdady · Oct 26, 2004

If its the D44....I have a freshly rebuilt D35 with a lunch box locker in it.

I will trade you straight up and pay for all of the shipping. Let me know.

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boardrider247 said:
Is there a tag on the truck stating the gear ratio. If so where is it or how can I find out? thanks

boardrider247 · Oct 27, 2004

How would I identify it as a 44 or 35

Yucca-Man · Oct 27, 2004

boardrider247 said:
How would I identify it as a 44 or 35

Look at the pics: http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/gear1.html#axle

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