Chry 8.25 27 or 29 spline how to tell?

Anthropy said:

I have a '96 XJ that has the corporate 8.25 rear diff. The door sticker states it's mfg date of 9 - 95 (Sept '95). I have read in 2 places here that all '96's had 29 spline AND that only the late model '96's had 29 spline and the early model '96's had 27 spine axles.

Anyone know how to tell the difference?

I emailed corporate using one of the supplied links with the last 6 digits of my vin regarding options, but it did not give me specifics. I replyed asking if they could tell me the 27 vs 29 spline, but have not gotten a reply as of yet.

Thanks,

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xjohnnyc said:

On a 96, counting is the only way to be 100% absolutely sure.

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