2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport?

[penguinz]

I am considering getting one of these. Any of you guys have experience with them? What do I need to look for or expect?

Thanks.

[Radar Chief]

Originally Posted by penguinz

The one I picked up has a Chrysler 8.25 axle.

Good, but are you sure its Chrysler or is it AAM (American Axle Manufacturer)? IIRC, that 8.25 means the ring gear diameter is 8 ¼” diameter, which is bigger than the Dana 35’s 7 ½” ring gear and in this area bigger is better.
You scored on the axles then.

[penguinz]

It is the Chrysler.

Chrysler 8.25 - 29 spline, 1.21" diameter shafts, 8.25" ring gear, 3" axle tube - used 97-01

Here is a pick of what it looks like.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._8.25_2005.jpg

[Radar Chief]

Originally Posted by penguinz

It is the Chrysler.

Chrysler 8.25 - 29 spline, 1.21" diameter shafts, 8.25" ring gear, 3" axle tube - used 97-01

Here is a pick of what it looks like.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._8.25_2005.jpg

Ok. Is it c-clipped or captured bearing?
The c-clip design is part of the issue with the Dana 35, and the Corporate 10 bolt used in Chevy’s.

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by Radar Chief

Ok. Is it c-clipped or captured bearing?
The c-clip design is part of the issue with the Dana 35, and the Corporate 10 bolt used in Chevy’s.

The 8 1/4 is a solid piece, Chrysler used it for many years. I have an 8 1/4 in my Dakota, they are pretty strong. They replaced their 8 3/4 with it in the passenger cars. I came real close to putting one in the Cuda, due to problems finding the 8 3/4. But I finally located one.

[DenverChief]

Originally Posted by penguinz

I bought this vehicle last night. It is in near perfect condition!

http://www.0x53.com/node/5

Awesome! that is a sweet looking rig I have on that is the dark silver color and love it.....the only issue I have and it is slightly annoying but after bought the vehicle there is a vibration on the underside that "moves" (never on the same trip one time it will be the transmission vibrating and the next time I get in it will be the rear end, I'm thinking possibly the exhaust) from the transfer case/transmission area to the rear of the vehicle and generally only when it is obnoxiously cold outside....

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by Radar Chief

Ok. Is it c-clipped or captured bearing?
The c-clip design is part of the issue with the Dana 35, and the Corporate 10 bolt used in Chevy’s.

It is c-clipped.