GVWR? 96 JGC laredo Need Help Soon!

[taxman9]

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!!!!!!

[xj31]

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

[taxman9]

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

[xj31]

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

[bdiamond69]

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

[taxman9]

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