View Full Version : What rear end is this?
Passt
12-06-2011, 01:43 PM
Hey everyone,
I've gone back and forth with the sticky on rear ends, and am having a hard time deciding which one this is.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/snprjackson/20111206_142207.jpg
I figured I'd check with you more experienced folk for a more solid answer. I THINK (and hope) it's the 8.25 and not the 35. Anyone know for sure?
prerunner1982
12-06-2011, 01:48 PM
Chrysler 8.25
The Chrysler has the flat area at the bottom and larger 3" axle tubes.
Passt
12-06-2011, 01:53 PM
Yay :) Thank you very much for the verification. I found out the 2000 XJs could have either the 8.25 or D35 stock, so I wanted to make sure mine was at least the 8.25.
Mudderoy
12-06-2011, 01:54 PM
Yay :) Thank you very much for the verification. I found out the 2000 XJs could have either the 8.25 or D35 stock, so I wanted to make sure mine was at least the 8.25.
If you have anti-lock brakes it's a Dana 35. If not you have a fair chance it's a C 8.25.
prerunner1982
12-06-2011, 02:10 PM
Thank you very much for the verification.
:thumbsup: That's what we are here for.
prerunner1982
12-06-2011, 02:18 PM
Yours:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/snprjackson/20111206_142207.jpg
Chry 8.25
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/C825indentifier.jpg
Dana 35
http://www.jeepforum.com/wiki/images/8/86/Cover_dana35c.jpg
Also notice the slightly larger gussets where the differential housing meets the axle tubes on the Dana 35.
Passt
12-06-2011, 02:32 PM
Ahh yes, I didn't know to look for that. Your comparision picture makes it perfectly clear :) Very nice, thank you. Mine seems to have a crap load of grease / oil on it. Is that normal?
prerunner1982
12-06-2011, 03:27 PM
Probably a seeping diff cover seal. Normal? For it's age probably, but eventually the seal should be changed.
XJ4IV
12-06-2011, 07:19 PM
the dana also has NO lip on the cover whereas the Chrysler has a lip on the outer edge
XJ Wheeler
12-06-2011, 07:52 PM
Just to add to the info, the 8.25 has some pegs/prongs on the top of the third member toward the front.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-12-06193205.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-12-06193254.jpg
cherokeewrecker
12-07-2011, 10:53 PM
Here is a link to Rusty's website, theres a bunch of info there from tire size's to how to tell what rear end you have...
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=rustys&Category_Code=faq
bigjim350
12-07-2011, 10:58 PM
I would say all the grease is either from the gasket, or from the rubber plug. All those damn rubber plugs leak a little oil.
Passt
12-08-2011, 01:02 PM
Thanks for the link wrecker.
Bigjim, I came across this link and saved it for when I want to replace that plug.
http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/anyone-know-what-axle-rear-2000-xj-sport-21676/
You can use a brass 1/2"NPT pipe plug in place of the rubber ones apparently.
Bustedback
12-15-2011, 03:52 PM
Here is a quick dirty chart of popular rear axles.
Edit: could not download the picture, sorry guys.
Mudderoy
12-15-2011, 06:48 PM
Here is a quick dirty chart of popular rear axles.
Edit: could not download the picture, sorry guys.
Check the notice at the top of the page. That link will explain how to post a picture on the site. :D
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