XJ axle ratios

I was told on another thread that all 5-speed 4.0 Cherokees have the same ratios. 3.07 - BUT - when I bought my 1995 I was told it has a limited slip - is that possible? And would it still be a 3.07? Is there a simple way to tell without opening it up?

TGFH said:

I was told on another thread that all 5-speed 4.0 Cherokees have the same ratios. 3.07 - BUT - when I bought my 1995 I was told it has a limited slip - is that possible? And would it still be a 3.07? Is there a simple way to tell without opening it up?

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Check to see if the tag is still on the diff cover. It should have the ratio and indicate if you need the special additive for a limited slip. If it's a Dana axle, you can get the BOM number off the tube and look it up here. http://www2.dana.com/expert/wc.dll?DSD~deabill~4~ On the rear axle, I believe the number will be on the passenger side tube facing the rear. It should look something like 605728-1.

the ratio is stamped on a metal tag attached to 2 of the cover bolts. the LSD tag will be a smaller one attached to a bolt on the other side generally. and IIRC the LSD equipped XJs had a warnign sticker inside the glove box. and yes, you will have 3.07s regardless of the LSD.

Thank you both!!! - I appreciate your help. I hope I have everything I need to do the swap this weekend - we'll see <g>