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hockeyplurr
August 16th, 2005, 19:27
I searched but couldnt find anything and Im in a bind for time. Im about to go look at an Xj and was wondering if anyone had any pics of a dana 35 and a dana 44 so I can know which one this Xj has. Thanks for the help
Puma297
August 16th, 2005, 19:57
might also be a 8.25, this pic is a good reference for identifying axles.

http://www.thebroncoweb.com/49/00047745.jpg

straight from www.mallcrawlin.com
Yucca-Man
August 17th, 2005, 00:48
Look here. http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/gear1.html#axle
slowrider
August 17th, 2005, 01:21
Another quick visual reference is on the yoke side of the casting the D35 has a single stifening ridge per side while the D44 has at least 3 per side.
Starboard M
August 17th, 2005, 01:58
Could you just say that if there is a bulge in the cover, then its a 44? Obviously if its not a 8.25 and a 60.
BingBing
August 17th, 2005, 06:34
Dana 35's use a rubber plug. Dana 44 has an angular housing. 8.25 has a flat lower case.
ECU88XJ
August 17th, 2005, 06:47
Another quick visual reference is on the yoke side of the casting the D35 has a single stifening ridge per side while the D44 has at least 3 per side.


Not Always the case; http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=54665
Jeepin Jason
August 17th, 2005, 08:01
Could you just say that if there is a bulge in the cover, then its a 44? Obviously if its not a 8.25 and a 60.

No, the D35 cover has a bulge, that's just a poor diagram.

Seriously though, if you can't tell the difference in shape btwn an oval and a kinda-diamond, you got bigger things to be worrying about. ;)

http://jeepin.com/miscweb_album/images/DCP01650.jpg
andyr354
August 17th, 2005, 09:07
the 86 and older D35s also sometimes have a metal fill plug, they are not always rubber.
stoneattic
August 17th, 2005, 09:10
If it's broke it's a D35.
HaleYes
August 17th, 2005, 10:40
If it's broke it's a D35.:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
lankchevy
August 17th, 2005, 10:52
my 88 d35 had a metal fill plug.

kolby
MudDawg
August 17th, 2005, 17:23
The old fart scratches his chin and sez....yup...pictures are better than a thousand words....ummm...I ain't broke my 35 yet....I "corrected" some problems from a crappy, yet high priced gear install. But then again...I don't do 5K rpm sidestep the clutch tricks....and when I'm stuck, it's time for the snatch-rope and one of my buddies with the militaries and 49s. :laugh3:
What Rd
August 17th, 2005, 20:13
Approach the vehicle from the rear quarter and give it a healthy shove. If the wheel nearest you falls out onto the pavement with a lengthy chunk of axle attached to it - that's a Dana 35.