1984-2001 Jeep XJ Cherokee Differential Carriers

Differential cases fall under 1984-2001 Jeep XJ Cherokee Differential Carriers that house gears on your Cherokee. Heavy-duty versions handle larger tires while upgraded options support lockers during installation.

 

Carrier types include open being simple or limited-slip providing traction. Material strength varies with cast iron being adequate or nodular iron offering durability during extreme use.

 

Differential carriers come into play once you start upgrading to lockers or stepping up to larger ring and pinion gears that simply won’t work with the factory carrier. That’s usually the point where a Cherokee build moves past mild trail use and into serious rock-crawling territory. While swapping a carrier is more involved than a basic gear change, it’s a necessary step if you want a drivetrain that can handle real abuse without becoming a weak link. Changing the final drive with 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ Ring & Pinion Gears sets the ratio for tire size and terrain, while traction upgrades like 1984-2001 Jeep XJ Cherokee Lockers make sure both wheels put power down when things get technical. Supporting that extra load with 1984-2001 Jeep XJ Cherokee Axles & Hubs helps keep everything alive when torque levels go up.