Dana 44 Axle?

coreys · Jan 27, 2006

I am trying to determine if I have a Dana 35 or a Dana 44 axle. I have a 88 XJ Larado 4x4. The rear axle looks like the Dana 44 in this picture -

http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/gear1.html#axle

I does not look anythink like the Dana 35 pictured. How can I determine whitch axle I have?

I have only had my XJ for a couple of months, so I am still learning.

Thanks

Yucca-Man · Jan 27, 2006

What year is your XJ? That's a big determiner right there...

Post pics of your axle if the above link wasn't clear enough.

coreys · Jan 27, 2006

Yucca-Man said:
What year is your XJ? That's a big determiner right there...

Post pics of your axle if the above link wasn't clear enough.

It is an 88 Larado.

IntrepidXJ · Jan 27, 2006

coreys said:
It is an 88 Larado.

then it's either a 35 or a 44. and if you are positive it's not a 35, then you have your answer. round cover = 35.

Yucca-Man · Jan 27, 2006

It's possible then...

downhillracer · Jan 27, 2006

you can also use the serial code on your diff cover to determine what axle you have. Go to spicer's website and they have a list of codes for different axles. Then you will know for sure.

coreys · Jan 27, 2006

downhillracer said:
you can also use the serial code on your diff cover to determine what axle you have. Go to spicer's website and they have a list of codes for different axles. Then you will know for sure.

Spicer's website?

5-90 · Jan 27, 2006

Yup - Google "Dana Expert" or something like that. I don't recall the link.

However, if you have an oval cover, it's a Dana 35. If the cover is more nearly hexagonal, it's a Dana 44. Also, if it came FACTORY with the Trailer Tow Package, it's probably a Dana 44 (I think either 88 or 89 was the last year they did that...)

HTH

5-90

89Wagoneer · Jan 27, 2006

I believe D44's were more commonly found in the 87 to 89 XJ's with the Wagoneer package. But can also be found in some Cherokee's as well.

IntrepidXJ · Jan 27, 2006

89Wagoneer said:
I believe D44's were more commonly found in the 87 to 89 XJ's with the Wagoneer package. But can also be found in some Cherokee's as well.

wagoneer package doesn't matter. towing package is what seems to matter the most in any Xj from 87-89

Tim_MN · Jan 27, 2006

Dana 35

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Dana 44

cwlongshot · Jan 28, 2006

One thing about the last posted PIC. late model D35's had the rubber fill plug. Early ones...before 1990, like your year was screw plug.

Here is a D35 in my MJ:

Here is another one from a '90 XJ:

CW

coreys · Jan 28, 2006

Thanks for all the help. I think I have determined that it is a Dana 35 afterall.
Those last pictures really helped.

ABN146 · Jun 5, 2006

Now I am confused. From the pictures posted and on Yacca-man's website It looks like I have a mix between a 35 and a 8.25. The cover tag has 35 on it but it has a flat or squared bottom under the cover like on the 8.25 pic. The cover also looks like the 8.25 so I am sure that it is the 8.25 but what does not make sense is the tag with 35 on it and the ABS. If I understand correctly an XJ with ABS did not come with the 8.25 but with a D35.

This is on a 97 XJ with up-country package. I also think it has ABS(at least it has the ABS indicator light on the dash).

ABN146 · Jun 5, 2006

I forgot to add that the axle has a chrysler symbol on the bottom.

Menzenski · Jun 5, 2006

ABN146 said:
This is on a 97 XJ with up-country package. I also think it has ABS(at least it has the ABS indicator light on the dash).

If you have ABS, you have the D35.

Post a pic of your diff if you can; that's the easiest way for us to help you out.

XJLaredo · Jun 5, 2006

You have a Chrystler 8.25, I have the same tag. believe it refers to the 3.55 gearing? Having the ABS inticator does not meen you have ABS, all dash plates are the same. Example, I have the dummy shifter light but have an auto trans. Guess its just a money saver to Chrysler.

ABN146 · Jun 5, 2006

ABN146 · Jun 5, 2006

Looks like I don't have ABS.
At first the 35 on the tag threw me off.

Yes or No. Is the 8.25 better than the D35?

Menzenski · Jun 5, 2006

ABN146 said:
Looks like I don't have ABS.

Yes or No. Is the 8.25 better than the D35?

You have the 8.25, ergo no ABS. The 8.25 is a stronger, better axle than the D35.

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