02 Renny Axle

Nate · **Posted:** Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:10 pm

i know this is a dumb question, but what sort of rear axle does the 02 Renegade have. Is it the Crysler 8.25 or the Dana 35. I'm getting a diff. skid but dont know which one to get. If anyone has a recommendations on which one to get please share

the1jferg · **Posted:** Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:13 pm

Hopefully, it don't look like this: http://www.thefergusons.us/kj/dana352.jpg

Notice the diamond stamped above the # 80763 and a diamond on the fill plug

See my post in the TEXAS area. If you have a Dana 35, the bolt pattern is diff (slight on 3 holes) from all others and nobody makes one over the counter to fit. :cry:

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... php?t=6519

chefdab · **Posted:** Sat Apr 22, 2006 2:32 am

Most likely it is the Chrysler 8.25. To make sure, look for a green tag wrapped around the axle tube on the drivers side. It should tell you which diff you have and whether or not you have a trac-loc.

the1jferg · **Posted:** Sat Apr 22, 2006 9:22 am

Maybe the corp has a green tag...Dana don't

jctoth · **Posted:** Sat Apr 22, 2006 10:45 am

Most 02's are equipped with the Dana 35. Although not as strong as the 8.25 it is plenty strong for the KJ in all but the most severe usage. The Dana 35 does have more differential options such as the Detroit TruTrac which is not available for the 8.25. Also the Dana 35 can be beefed up with 30 spline axle kits from Yukon and others. All the KJ axles I've seen have the tag around the housing on the passenger side that details axle ratio, mfg., etc. If in doubt reference the picture that was previously posted.

the1jferg · **Posted:** Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:37 am

I hope he has the 8.25

Yes they do have Truetrac for 8.25: http://www.detroitlocker.com/newprod.htm

The "liberty" DANA 35 has ONLY ONE option...Powertrax No-slip...PERIOD... because of the ring gear mounted tone ring issue.

No, you cant use the super 35 kits in this axle!!!

I've been at this for 4 years.

I would debate the strength issue too, but won't

Nate · **Posted:** Sat Apr 22, 2006 7:50 pm

well I looked at the tag and its a 8.25

the1jferg · **Posted:** Sat Apr 22, 2006 10:30 pm

lucky you

lilmatty · **Posted:** Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:22 pm

jctoth wrote:

Most 02's are equipped with the Dana 35. Although not as strong as the 8.25 it is plenty strong for the KJ in all but the most severe usage. The Dana 35 does have more differential options such as the Detroit TruTrac which is not available for the 8.25. Also the Dana 35 can be beefed up with 30 spline axle kits from Yukon and others. All the KJ axles I've seen have the tag around the housing on the passenger side that details axle ratio, mfg., etc. If in doubt reference the picture that was previously posted.

I've never seen an 02 with anything but an 8.25