A 44 rear axle in a Grand Cherokee has an aluminum center, so if a magnet won't stick to the part that the cover bolts to it is a 44.
Dana 35 or Dana 44
1984-1993 Jeep Cherokee XJ Rear Axle 1987-1993 Jeep Wrangler YJ Rear Axle 1986-1992 Jeep Comanche Rear Axle
The 1996 ( most other model years ) Jeep Cherokee has either the DANA 35 rear axle or the Chrysler 8.25 rear axle. ABS brakes are optional with the Dana 35 . The Chrysler 8.25 never had ABS. The front axle is the DANA 30.
Dana 35
It is a Dana 35 if it is abs, if not it could be an 8.25. The 8.25 has a flat spot on the bottom of the gear body while the Dana 35 is rounded @ the bottom. The 8.25 also has a lip on the outside of the cover.
The center of the Dana 44 is aluminum, a magnet will not stick to the bottom. The Dana 35 is all steel. a magnet will stick to the entire case. Generally the 44 is used with a V8 engine, the 35 with the 6 cylinder.
call your local dealer with your vin. # and they will be able to tell you what type of rear axles are in your jeep or you can look at the rear-end cover and locate an info. tab on one of the mounting bolts. Dana 35 or Dana 44
Not without modificationsNot without modifications
The 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee in the Laredo trim (with TPMS sensors) can fit 22x9.5 inch wheels. The suggested tire size for this wheel fitment is P265/35/22.
The 2001 Jeep Cherokee has 35 in. of rear leg room.
The tie rod torque bolt settings, on your 2000 Jeep grand Cherokee, is 70 pounds per square inch. The bolts should be torqued in 35 pound intervals.
Check the label on the driver's door jamb. Should be around 35 psi.