Rear Axle Identification

[kmgar99]

How do you determine the type (Model Numbers) of a 97 rear axle.....And also, how do you know (without dissassembly) how many splines on your axle shafts?

 

I am trying to find a locker for the rear of my 97 Pathy.

[big_johnson]

Our rear axle is the H233B. I'm sure there is a way of seeing this on the vehicle, but I just learned it by listening to others. I'm 99% sure that we have 33 splines, but hopefully someone else can chime in and confirm this. AFAIK, the only locker available is the ARB air locker, and that is $$$. And if you have factory limited slip, then you would have to find a new carrier w/o LSD for the locker to fit in there.

[88pathoffroad]

Yep, all H233B axles, AFAIK all 33 spline. Only locker available is the ARB.

[lewisnc100]

For the 97 part number you can look at the top of the rear axle for the ID Mark stamped in large white letters (ID Mark is first 2 digits of code):

 

Part Number ID Mark Number of Teeth Gear Ratio

38300-K4409 CR 48:11 4.363

38300-K4419 CT 48:11 4.363 LSD

38300-K4509 CV 51:11 4.636

38300-K4519 CX 51:11 4.636 LSD

[kmgar99]

Thanks for all the info everyone....I think I might start looking around for an older Pathy to buy. I love my 97, but off road parts are scarce and when found, they are extremely expensive.

 

Wish me luck