[Jeepkiddo]

I have a Canadian '89 YJ islander with a 4.2 and a TF999 transmission, what type of axles would it have?

[mean90yj]

dana35 in the rear which is a complete waste of steel, and a dana 30 in the front, not a bad little axle, can handle up to a 35 inch tire w/o any serious modifications.

[sam.b.]

Originally Posted by mean90yj

dana35 in the rear which is a complete waste of steel, and a dana 30 in the front, not a bad little axle, can handle up to a 35 inch tire w/o any serious modifications.

hes right if you go chromoly up front itll be better but dont waste money on the 35 get an 8.8 out of an explorer or go all out and new axles all around if your gonna upgrade

[rustywrangler]

He may also have a D44. RARE but possible. Best thing to do is get under the rear and look at the diff housing for a tag

[Jeepkiddo]

Thanks! Here are a couple of pics if it helps.



there is an arrow pointing to a one, and one pointing left to a dot.

also there are some numbers that say 8088 or 8808 (depends how you read it.) I found the tag and its completely rusted over, only a strip of brown metal left

[rustywrangler]

Originally Posted by Jeepkiddo

Thanks! Here are a couple of pics if it helps.



there is an arrow pointing to a one, and one pointing left to a dot.

also there are some numbers that say 8088 or 8808 (depends how you read it.) I found the tag and its completely rusted over, only a strip of brown metal left

Most definatly a Dana 35..

[goatboy]

Lotsa info on this in the FAQ's