stock rear axle

[EvanH]

I have a 96 XJ 4.0 HO. I was wondering what the stock rear axle for that year was.

[Frank Z]

It could be a Dana35, or a Chrysler 8.25"

The 8.25" may have either 27 or 29 splines.

[EvanH]

How would I be able to tell by looking at it? The reason I ask is because when I order my lift from RE, I have to specify what rear axle I have.

[Frank Z]

Dana35 is round, 8.25" is flat on the bottom.

[jragan]

There are a few ways. Most Dana axle the cover is stamped Dana. Also there should be an ID tag. You can also contact a dealer and they with the VIN they will be able to tell you. Here is also a link that might help.

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/liberty/AxleIdentificationChart.htm

[EvanH]

Thanks alot for the help!

I have the 8.25. just a little fyi =P

but, just out of curiousity, what is the difference between the 8.25 and the dana35

[87manche]

ring gear size, but mostly it's in the tubes and shafts. The reason RE wants to know is so they send you the right u-bolts, as the 8.25 tubes are larger.
the 35 was used in XJs with ABS.