What year XJ has Dana 44?

XJ Cherokee/Wagoneer: 1987-1989 (some say up until 1990) XJ Cherokees with the Tow Package sometimes came with the Dana 44 rear axle. These are now hard to come by because of Wrangler and Cherokee owners using them to upgrade their weak Dana 35s and because it’s an easy bolt-in swap for Cherokees and Wranglers.

What axles are in a XJ?

All XJs have solid axles front and rear. The suspension consists of coils for the front and leaf springs for the rear. All XJs came with disc brakes in the front and drums in the rear. cargo capacity = 71.0 cu ft.

What rear axle is in a 2000 XJ?

Rear axle will be either the Chrysler 8.25, or a Dana 35 (if you have ABS it’s a D35). Transfer case will be either the NP231 or NP242. There’s a tag on the backside of the T-case near the drain/fill plugs that will tell you for sure.

Are all XJ high pinion?

All 1984-1999 XJ and MJ have high pinion D30. The 2000-01 XJ have low pinion. HP vs. LP is where the differential pinion snout is located on the differential, down low or up high.

Are all Dana 44 front axles the same?

Not all 44s are equal. The Dana 44 has been manufactured for nearly 70 years, and was original equipment under Jeep, Ford, GM, Dodge, International Harvester and Studebaker vehicles, and even the Isuzu Rodeo and Honda Passport. And almost every one of these had some unique, funky specification just for that model.

What is a Dana 44 axle?

The Dana/Spicer Model 44 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Holding Corporation and is used extensively among automobile manufacturers and in the automotive aftermarket area as well.

What is a Dana 44?

Dana 44. The Dana/Spicer Model 44 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Holding Corporation and is used extensively among automobile manufacturers and in the automotive aftermarket area as well. The Dana 44 was first manufactured in the 1940s and is still being manufactured today, both front and rear axle variants.

How many axles does a Jeep Cherokee have?

The Cherokee has one solid axle in the front of the vehicle and one in the rear, for a total of two axles.