Ask Andy: Axel Identification?

[JeepFreak21]

Hey Andy,
Would you happen to know what I might find under the rear of an '88 4.0 auto 2WD?
Thanks oh great one
Billy

 

[CRASH]

I've never seen a metric ton two wheel drive package, but that's not to say they don't exist. I assume the things not in front of you?

Metric ton = Dana 44

Regular 2wd = Dana 35

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[Lupine]

Oh "great one?" :roll:

 

[JeepFreak21]

lol, no it's not in front of me, but it will be tomorrow. How can I tell the difference?

 

[Gary E]

well, I am not Andy so my info is half spobi, but a round, oval cover is a 35 and if the side edges are strait its a 44.

Don't hold your breath though.

 

[CRASH]

A 35 will those numbers stamped into the casting, as will the 44.

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