What kind of axle does a jeep have?

What kind of axle does a jeep have?

Currently, if you have purchased the new JL Wrangler, you have Dana 30 front and Dana 35 rear axles, unless you specifically bought one with upgraded Dana 44s. All Rubicon JL owners have a Dana 44 front and rear axle.

What jeeps have Dana 44 axles?

Rear Axle

• 1948-1975 CJ.
• 2003–2014 Wrangler Rubicon.
• 2006–2010 Grand Cherokee SRT8.
• 2004–2006 Wrangler “LJ” Unlimited.
• 1997–2006 Wrangler (optional: available starting 7 July 1997)
• 2007–2015 Wrangler (optional on 2007, standard ’08-present)
• 1987–1990 XJ (tow package)
• 1987–1992 MJ (Big-Ton/Burly Package/Metric ton)

What jeeps have Dana 30 axles?

The new Jeep® Wrangler JL comes with redesigned Dana axles as standard equipment. The Wrangler Sport and Sahara come with Dana 30™ axles in front and Dana 35™ AdvanTEK® axles in the rear, while the Rubicon comes equipped with Dana 44™ AdvanTEK® axles in front and rear.

What jeeps have Dana 35 axles?

The Dana 35 (as well as the AMC-15) is found in a wide variety of vehicles. The most common Dana 35 applications are as a rear axle in the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Comanche and as a front axle in the Ford Explorer and Ford Ranger.

Do jeeps have solid axles?

And a key part of that heritage is the Wrangler’s consistent use of solid axles. Today’s Jeep Wrangler boasts standard Dana 44 front and rear solid axles – a design that dates back to the 1940s that’s still in wide use today, particularly in vehicles that are intended for heavy-duty off-road use.

How do I identify Dana axles?

To figure out exactly what axle you have, you can look for the Dana stamped bill of materials number. This stamped number can usually be found on the righthand side or on the longer axletube on the same side of the tube as the differential cover, facing the rear of the truck.

How do you tell if you have a Dana 35 or 44?

The easiest way to tell these axles apart is to look at the shape of the differential cover. The Dana 35 cover is pretty much perfectly round. The Dana 44 is sort of a six-sided shape. A Dana 35 (left) compared to a Dana 44 (right).

What’s the difference between a Dana 30 and Dana 44?

The only difference between the JK Dana 30 and Dana 44 is ring gear size, electronic locker, and bigger shafts. You’re better off just starting with an aftermarket Dana 44 that is a “true 44”.

How do I know if I have a Dana 30 or Dana 44?

Aside from the Dana differential covers, the biggest difference between the axles is the size. The number in the name (Dana 30, Dana 44, etc.) is in reference to this. Dana 30: This axle size is the most common, and you’ll only find it on the front of Jeep. They have a ring gear diameter of 7 and 1/8 inches.

What jeeps have straight axles?

It wasn’t that long ago (2001) that the entire Jeep vehicle line (Wrangler TJ, Cherokee XJ, and Grand Cherokee WJ) sported a solid front axle. Now, 12 years later, only one Jeep (Wrangler JK) has a solid front axle.

How many axles does a Jeep have?

All 4-wheeled vehicles have 2 “axles”. Many vehicles, especially older ones, have traditional solid axles, including my 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Two large, long metal axles with differentials in the middle of each.

What’s the difference between a Dana 44 and a Dana 60?

The Dana 44 axles use u-joints that measure 2.18 inches from snap ring to snap ring. The Dana 60 axle uses u-joints that measure three inches from snap ring to snap ring. The Dana 60 has a larger ring gear, larger axle tubes, larger axle shafts, and overall is much stronger.

What axles are in my Jeep?

Dana 35c: The Dana 35c is the axle used in all YJs (Wrangler) from ’87-’95 and it is the standard axle in the TJ (Wrangler), ZJ ( Grand Cherokee ), MJ ( Comanche ), and XJ (Cherokee).

Does the Jeep Wrangler have a solid axle?

As ever, the JL Jeep Wrangler rides on a solid front axle that delivers what hardcore off-roaders want: strength and crazy articulation. That axle is located by four control arms and a Panhard bar.

Do all Jeep Rubicon’s have lockers?

The Jeep Wrangler does have the option for lockers on them, however the Wrangler X only has the option for a rear locker. The Wrangler Rubicon has front and rear lockers and the Wrangler Sahara has no lockers at all because it is a larger model that comes equipped with other features.

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.