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Image 1 — 99 TJ Dana 35 diff needs rebuild
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99 TJ Dana 35 diff needs rebuild

Hello All, this diff had a leak, went dry, and started making a pretty bad noise. Towed it home and posting the pics here, hoping folks tell me approximately how bad it may be. I don't know much about differentials, so I don't really know what I am looking at.

I have reviewed other options other than rebuilding this diff, including upgrading to a Dana 44 or finding a discarded Dana 35. I can find neither nearby (Sacramento), and this is a commuter vehicle for my son, so ordering from Currie or East Coast gear supply, with their long delivery times, is not really an option.

If the folks can review these pictures or provide options that I have yet to find, it would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

u/run_coordinator — 5 days ago