compatible axle assembly for a 98 grand cherokee limited 5.9

[Skyhiranger]

NO NO NO the only axle to fit a ZJ is one out of a ZJ. The mounting points are completely different than any other jeep on the rear axle. Yes it is an aluminum Dana 44 hybrid. You can bolt a Dana 35 out of a ZJ in it if it has the correct gears, but it will not hold up to a 5.9. They did put tags on the housings sometimes they are left off when the diff gets serviced. If the tags are there it should have a trac-loc tag also. You can tell trac-loc by rotating one of the wheels or axles, if the other side turns the same way it is trac-loc if it turns the opposite way or not at all then it is not trac-loc. Good luck with your search.

Thanks. Great info.
Ok. Next question.....a "ZJ" is a 93-98 Grand Cherokee, right? If so, then as long as it is a Dana 44 out of any 93-98 Grand Cherokee, it will bolt right up, right? And as long as I match the gear ratio, then there should be no issues with it.

[reward_1000]

Thanks. Great info.
Ok. Next question.....a "ZJ" is a 93-98 Grand Cherokee, right? If so, then as long as it is a Dana 44 out of any 93-98 Grand Cherokee, it will bolt right up, right? And as long as I match the gear ratio, then there should be no issues with it.

Yes as long as it is from a 93-98 grand cherokee it should fit.

[Skyhiranger]

Yes as long as it is from a 93-98 grand cherokee it should fit.

Ok, thanks. I just wanted to make sure they didn't put some "special" D44 in there, since it had the 5.9 engine.

[reward_1000]

Nothing special about it compared to the others.

[Skyhiranger]

Great. Thanks again. I, and she, really appreciates it.

[WesSaun]

Im finding conflicting info on the 98 5.9 rear axle, some sites are stating 'standard' Dana 44 ( i take that as cast iron center section) others state Dana 44HP (the aluminum center one, not high pinion). A couple sites are saying the 44HP are also in vettes and vipers, dont know about that as i dont have either, and if thats the case then i would think it could handle the 5.9 as its only 248 HP or something like that.

If it was me, i would magnet test the center section to confirm iron or aluminum, then find a replacement.

[Guest]

I thought all grand cherokee dana 44's were the aluminum center?

[spunebil]

Im finding conflicting info on the 98 5.9 rear axle, some sites are stating 'standard' Dana 44 ( i take that as cast iron center section) others state Dana 44HP (the aluminum center one, not high pinion). A couple sites are saying the 44HP are also in vettes and vipers, dont know about that as i dont have either, and if thats the case then i would think it could handle the 5.9 as its only 248 HP or something like that.

If it was me, i would magnet test the center section to confirm iron or aluminum, then find a replacement.

the rear in vettes is a dana 44 (me boss has one) and guess who gets to do maintenance on it ! LOL

but it is an independent suspension model and I dont think ZJ's came with one !

course it would be nice if they did infact have one ! LOL ;-)

unless ya want to do some serious wheeling ! :-)

btw

I want a ZJ as DD and tow vehicle (not to wheel) so opinions vary ! ..........:-)

[WesSaun]

I thought all grand cherokee dana 44's were the aluminum center?

me too, but some sites state 'standard' dana 44, so do they mean 'standard' is a cast iron center, or does standard mean what came in the other grands too, and that would be aluminum.

i still think the magnet test would be the quickest way to decide what it is.

[spunebil]

what sites say standard ?

or do they mean standard ZJ ?

[Skyhiranger]

me too, but some sites state 'standard' dana 44, so do they mean 'standard' is a cast iron center, or does standard mean what came in the other grands too, and that would be aluminum.

i still think the magnet test would be the quickest way to decide what it is.

Or are they referring to "standard" as "standard rotation" as in a low pinion? Are all GC D44s low pinion?

[Skyhiranger]

Most all sites also call it a dana 44......which in fact it is a dana 44a, right?

[WesSaun]

Most all sites also call it a dana 44......which in fact it is a dana 44a, right?

i dont think they are referring to rotation, and yes d44a. have her stick a magnet on it and you'll know what you need. if you do decide to rebuild and you need a 44a core (not a traclok ) to build and swap in, i got one in my garage floor you can have.....

[Skyhiranger]

i dont think they are referring to rotation, and yes d44a. have her stick a magnet on it and you'll know what you need. if you do decide to rebuild and you need a 44a core (not a traclok ) to build and swap in, i got one in my garage floor you can have.....

If she decides to go that route, I'll let you know.
Thanks for the offer.

[spunebil]

[QUOTE=Skyhiranger;40695]Or are they referring to "standard" as "standard rotation" as in a low pinion? Are all GC D44s low pinion?[/QUOTE

I havent heard of any HP rear diffs, but if ya want to check, the pinion is high on a HP and low on a LP :-)

and a HP does not have reverse rotation.....it is just reverse cut as everything rotates the same direction ! ;-)