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Title: XJ differential?
Post by: spongymuffin on June 02, 2010, 03:17:14 PM
im trying to find a new diff for my 98 XJ will one from a grande Cherokee work?
Title: Re: XJ differential?
Post by: JackstandJohnny on June 02, 2010, 03:18:35 PM
yes for the front

no for the rear


just saw you meant rear
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Post by: spongymuffin on June 02, 2010, 03:21:30 PM
Will i need the hole axle or can i just take the gears?
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Post by: fug on June 02, 2010, 03:25:06 PM
To clarify... it will work but you'll need to weld spring perches on so its not bolt in.

I wouldn't recommend swaping used gears from one axle to another.  Used gears or new.. you still need to setup them up and since thats 80% of the cost and effort... why not just get new.
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Post by: FiEND on June 02, 2010, 03:30:35 PM
or grab an intact xj diff from pick n pull for less than $100
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Post by: spongymuffin on June 02, 2010, 03:33:16 PM
Thanks all. fiend ive been trying i can never find one in the right year.
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Post by: FiEND on June 02, 2010, 04:00:08 PM
doesn't have to be the right year.  there might be things to look for to ensure the same gear ratio and axle disconnect or not.. but almost all are the same
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Post by: SwampSinger on June 02, 2010, 04:19:00 PM
Front or rear dude?



Thanks all. fiend ive been trying i can never find one in the right year.

for the rear

Take the hole axle. It's simpler.  rear from a 97 to 99...  You'll have  the the 29 spline Chrysler 8.25 in the rear... make sure you take it from an XJ that has the same tranny then yours (auto or Manual).. they have different gear ratio. Look for the diff tag

that way it will be all bolt on.

 Grand C. have coils in the rear...
Title: Re: XJ differential?
Post by: esi on June 03, 2010, 12:40:06 AM
I have a rear diff. Complete from drum to drum with E-brake cables. 3.55 gears I think. Was told it had 135k when pulled
$50            From a 96
Title: Re: XJ differential?
Post by: JENSSEN on June 03, 2010, 09:11:33 AM
Dave @ Affordable Autowreckers has 4 or 5 97-01 Xj's and He is very fair price wise. You can tell him I told you to call him it may help you with a deal I dunno but He treats me VERY well.

Affordable Auto Wrecking
Dave Lumsden
5620 94th Ave SE
403.236.8116
1.800.247.9364
Title: Re: XJ differential?
Post by: spongymuffin on June 03, 2010, 10:57:15 AM
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Dave @ Affordable Autowreckers has 4

I called them yesterday, they did'ent have anything...
Title: Re: XJ differential?
Post by: JENSSEN on June 03, 2010, 06:51:25 PM
Wrong ratio? They have at least 4 at least they did on Saturday