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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Waytec on December 30, 2007, 10:09:51 PM

Title: Differential Differences
Post by: Waytec on December 30, 2007, 10:09:51 PM

I went to day to change all the fluids in my Cherokee for the first time since I got it. I felt like an idiot when I was asked what diff I had :-[. Also it donned on me that I do not know how to tell the differences. For those before you say something I am a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, if it is not CAT yellow I don’t know a lot about it . So could some tell me or point me in the right direction on how to identify them.
Thank You :)
 

Title: Re: Differential Differences
Post by: FiEND on December 30, 2007, 10:16:21 PM

http://coloradok5.com/axleguide.shtml

the chrysler 8 1/4 isn't on the list though sorry DOM  :'(

Title: Re: Differential Differences
Post by: frenchy on December 30, 2007, 10:21:58 PM

Dana 30 Front, Chrysler 8.25 rear.


(http://coloradok5.com/techpics/dana30.jpg)

(http://www.nationwideparts.com/images/IDdana252730.gif)


Unless it's not stock...

Title: Re: Differential Differences
Post by: BlackYJ on December 31, 2007, 09:15:30 AM

It might also be a D35 which has a rubber fill plug and a roundish cover.  The D35 and Chrysler 8.25 look similar but the 8.25 have a flat bottom to the pumpkin.  It will definitely have a D30 front