87 xj...

Alright so I just bought mine,and on another thread I read that these have dana 44 rear end. I haven't looked at mine much but I assumed it had a 35,does anyone know for sure? I know the difference between the two,but I haven't looked. So did both come on the 87? It's a 4.0 5 speed with 3.07 gearing I believe. Sorry for the newbish ?. I know plenty enough about them to know that if it's a 35 it's not staying for long. Thanks guys

all cherokee stock specs... at least anything that anyone has thought pertinent...

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26256

the info you are looking for:

Rear Axles:
Dana 35 non c-clip - 27 spline, 1.18" diameter shafts, 7.58" ring gear, 2.62" axle tube - used 84-89
Dana 35 c-clip - 27 spline, 1.18" diameter shafts, 7.58" ring gear, 2.62" axle tube - used 90-01
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
Dana 44 non c-clip - 30 spline, 1.31" diameter shafts, 8.5" ring gear, 2.75" axle tube - used 87-89 on some(not all) XJs equipped with towing package.

Gearing:

3.07 - used with 4.0L engine / manual transmission
3.31 - only available on older (pre87?) 2 door XJs with "Fuel Economy" package
3.55 - used with 4.0L engine / automatic transmission
3.73 - found in some XJs with the towing package
4.10 - used with 2.5L engine usually, and older XJs with the "Off-Highway Vehicle" package.
4.56 - rare but can be found on some older (~ 89 ~) models with 2.5L engine and auto transmission

I just read that exact same thing. I know mine has a hitch that looks like a typical puny factory hitch. Who knows,I'll just have to look when I get a chance. Thanks

the Dana 44 is kinda pointed at the bottom as where the Dana 35 is round at the bottom. Visually, that's the main difference.