Good swaps are the complete TJ Rubicon Dana 44 or any of the many available aftermarket bolt-in axle assemblies. The low-pinion Dana 30 showed up in the last couple of years of XJ production (mid ’00 and ’01).
Frequent question, can you run 35s on stock XJ axles? any stock axles 35’s are fine. just get chromo shafts for them and call it a day. don’t drive like a retard then they’ll be fine.
People ask also, can a Jeep Cherokee XJ tow? For instance the Jeep Cherokee XJ is rated at 5,500 lbs for towing, but talk to any XJ owner who’s towed close to that weight and you’ll hear things like “wobbly down the road”, “front end felt floaty”, or “takes much longer to stop.” If you’re towing at max capacity, that will leave you with an effective tongue weight …
Likewise, what XJ comes with 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.
You asked, what axle is in my 2000 Jeep XJ? What axles came in the XJ? XJ’s all have a Dana 30 axle in the front.
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What gears for XJ on 35s?
A good gear ratio for the AW4 automatic running 35-inch tires is 4.56:1 or 4.88:1 gear. Part of the reason we recommend 4.56:1 gears for the 33-inch tires is because they also work well with 35-inch tires. If your Jeep has the AX-15 automatic you’ll want around a 4.10:1 gear ratio.
Can a Chrysler 8.25 handle 35s?
You should be absolutely fine locked on 35s if you keep your foot out on the skinny pedal.
How do you fit 35s in a XJ?
How do you increase towing capacity?
- Get the Right Hitch. First and foremost, you will need to invest in the right type of hitch.
- Use a Programmer.
- Replace Axles.
- Upgrade the Braking System.
- Install a Bigger Radiator.
- Upgrade Suspension.
- Enhance Your Intake and Exhaust.
- Upgrade Your Truck.
What is a Jeep XJ?
The Jeep Cherokee (XJ) is a compact sport utility vehicle manufactured and marketed across a single generation by Jeep in the United States from 1983 to 2001 — and globally through 2014. It was available in three- or five-door, five passenger, front engine, rear- or four-wheel drive configurations.
Are Dana 44 axles good?
At the same time, the Dana 44 is a great axle if you don’t need giant tires or big power. Most people don’t realize how heavy a Dana 60 is and how much unsprung weight affects handling. The Dana 44 is also a heavy axle, but it’s significantly lighter than a Dana 60.
How do I know if I have a Dana 44?
Many Dana axles have the model ID cast into the fins or centersection. Look for a “44” or “60” cast into the reinforcement ribs. The number can usually be found on the lower right side rib below the differential cover, but it may also be found on other ribs or on top of the main cast structure.
Are TJ and XJ front axles the same?
All XJ front Dana 30 axles are high-pinions, all TJ front Dana 30 axles are low pinions. So XJ and TJ D30 ring & pinion gears are totally incompatible with each other. The other parts like axle shafts, knuckles, carriers, diff covers, u-joints, etc. are interchangeable.
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.
What is Dana 30 axle?
The Dana/Spicer Model 30 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Holding Corporation. It has been manufactured as a beam axle and independent suspension axle with several versions.