Hi all rear troubles!

[cromedome]

Hi I'm Rob
I have a 1998 wrangler TJ with a shot rear end. By shot, I mean the
rear drive shaft spins but the wheels don't. In my usual uninformed way
I diagnosed the problem to be the spider gears. I spoke to a couple of
mechanics who said to just drop the whole assembly and replace with a
new/used one, this would be easier to do than doing the surgery to the
gears. I am having trouble identifying the rear axle assembly. I think
its a Dana 35c but want to be sure. Also I hear the ratio is stamped on
there somewhere but D@#*ed if I can find it. Can anybody help a brother?
I will be glad to photo document the whole job once i get started!
Thanks in advance!!

 

[SteelHeadz]

There should be Tag's on the Differential cover bolts. one is the Gear ratio and the other one should be the the axle Part number.

 

[TerryMason]

If you're and armchair mechanic like me, you can just request a build sheet from Jeep. Assuming you still have the original axles, this will tell you what type they are.

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