Can't trust the VIN!

[Choobys]

So I brought my Sport S in for re-gear and the installer wanted to confirm which Dana I have. The VIN says I have a 44 and the Casing even looks like a 44. But when he crack it open, it was a damn 35! Anyone else come across this??

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[Pig-Pen]

So I brought my Sport S in for re-gear and the installer wanted to confirm which Dana I have. The VIN says I have a 44 and the Casing even looks like a 44. But when he crack it open, it was a damn 35! Anyone else come across this??

do you have the anti-slip package? what does your window sticker say? is there an lsd in there?

 

[Choobys]

do you have the anti-slip package? what does your window sticker say? is there an lsd in there?

I learned recently about that anti-slip dana 44. I don't have the sticker with me but i will check when i pick up the rig. If i do have that, and i have in fact a 35, idk if Jeep will fix that. Im past my warantee

 

[Pig-Pen]

I learned recently about that anti-slip dana 44. I don't have the sticker with me but i will check when i pick up the rig. If i do have that, and i have in fact a 35, idk if Jeep will fix that. Im past my warantee

keep us posted. i would be pissed too.

 

[AlexJeepVB]

It prob lists the Dana 44 under standard equipment. Then under the optional equipment if you get the auto it changes it to the M200 ( Dana 35).

 

[gm920]

Compare your window sticker and equipment list.

https://fcacommunity.force.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing

https://windowstickerlookup.com/

 

[JeepCares]

So I brought my Sport S in for re-gear and the installer wanted to confirm which Dana I have. The VIN says I have a 44 and the Casing even looks like a 44. But when he crack it open, it was a damn 35! Anyone else come across this??

We'd be happy to take a look into this for you. Feel free to send our team a PM with your VIN.
Alex
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[Choobys]

We'd be happy to take a look into this for you. Feel free to send our team a PM with your VIN.
Alex
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sure but what is a PM?

 

[Choobys]

Just to give an update. I matched it up with the window sticker and unfortunately it is the 35s. I got them regeared and it feels awesome. BUT! The installer said my JL was the 4th one like this! He also mentioned there was one jl that had 35s but the sticker says it should have had 44s. That guy is taking it back to the dealer. Morel is to not trust the VIN and the casing.

 

[JeepCares]

sure but what is a PM?

A PM is a "private message." If you click on our avatar, a window will appear and one of the options is "Send a Private Message."
Alex
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[Jeep It]

Just to give an update. I matched it up with the window sticker and unfortunately it is the 35s. I got them regeared and it feels awesome. BUT! The installer said my JL was the 4th one like this! He also mentioned there was one jl that had 35s but the sticker says it should have had 44s. That guy is taking it back to the dealer. Morel is to not trust the VIN and the casing.

I have a 2018 Sport S too, did you have the anti-spin diff after all? My understanding is you should get the Dana 44 when you upgrade to the anti-spin, and it seems confirmed on the screen shot of my window sticker below (listed under optional equipment).

Wonder if some Jeeps had the wrong axles installed at the factory, or there was an assembly issue at Dana. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[GtX]

Wonder if some Jeeps had the wrong axles installed at the factory, or there was an assembly issue at Dana. Thanks for the heads up.

Or, owner's don't know how to read the build sheet or window sticker for their vehicle.

 

[Choobys]

Or, owner's don't know how to read the build sheet or window sticker for their vehicle.

i guess I got to dumb it down for comments like this. The point is the vin can’t be trusted. Mechanics and vendors don’t ask for window stickers. They ask for vins.

 

[scrape]

i guess I got to dumb it down for comments like this. The point is the vin can’t be trusted. Mechanics and vendors don’t ask for window stickers. They ask for vins.

Yep I ask for vins as well when doing gears but I know how to read vins and window stickers. Give it a shot! Dana 44 HD rear axle is replaced by standard Dana rear axle when selecting the 8 speed auto.

 

[Choobys]

Yep I ask for vins as well when doing gears but I know how to read vins and window stickers. Give it a shot! Dana 44 HD rear axle is replaced by standard Dana rear axle when selecting the 8 speed auto.

I previously stated that there was a can where he was supposed to get a 44 according to the sticker but actually has a 35. But people still wanna trust the sticker. I don’t think I’ll give it a try....

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