Hello,
I am trying to replace the rearend on my 96 jeep grand cherokee, I found a rearend form another 96JGC the guy tells me it has the same gear ratio as mine (3.73) but the GVWR (4th digit in VIN) on his is E (3001-4000lbs) and mine is G (5001-6000lbs) is this an indication the gears inside are not 3.73? Or is there a different problem with this difference in GVWR. THANKS!!!!!!

if you get me the vin,i can check it for you.or is there a tag on it on the cover bolts?

XJ31, THanks!!
My vin is 1J4GZ58S3TC211522 and the jeep im getting the rearend from is 1J4EZ58S9TC149700.

the jeep you are getting the rear end from came with 3.73 gears,dana 35.it was built with the trailer prep package so thats why it got 3.73s.same deal with yours

open up the diff and count the teeth on the ring and pinion

XJ31 THanks for the help, makes me feel better installing this one, I really appreciate the help. Now its time to swap it in