The differential is a system of gears that allows different drive wheels on the same axle to rotate at different speeds, for example when your 1988 Jeep Cherokee is turning. Your outer wheel travels a longer distance on a wide turning radius, therefor it needs to rotate faster. Without a differential the outer wheel would slip making your 1988 Jeep Cherokee much harder to handle and wear your tires out at a dramatic rate.

When browsing for a differential there are different terminology you will run across and its important to understand what each one is. Front-wheel-drive (FWD) the differential is alongside the transmission inside a housing, and the unit is called a transaxle. Rear-wheel-drive (RWD) vehicles the differential is between the rear wheels and connected to the transmission by a driveshaft. All-wheel-drive (AWD) and four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles add a centre differential or a transfer case to distribute power front and rear.

The simplest and most common differential is the "open differential". It gained its name because the wheels can always turn independently of each other. Its main drawback is that if one wheel doesn’t have traction, such as if it hits ice, it still gets lots of power. It spins helplessly, and you go nowhere. To combat this situation, some manufacturers use electronic systems that detect spinning wheels without traction and send signals to partially engage brakes on that wheel to channel the engine’s power to the other wheel on solid ground. A hydraulic differential lock can be temporarily engaged in a difficult off-road situation when one of the drive wheels digs deeper into snow, mud, or sand.

If you are an enthusiast looking for better vehicle handling for cornering, faster acceleration on the street, strip or track then you may benefit from installing a high-performance ring and pinion set with different gear ratio’s. Browse our digital shelves for your 1988 Jeep Cherokee to find a huge assortment of premium racing differentials and related components, such as durable and lightweight differential cases, housings, rings and pinions, spider gears, and much more.

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AUBURN GEAR 545018
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AUBURN GEAR 545018 Differential
for 1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO

$1,507.85

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EnginePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L
 
Front
 
Selectable Full Locker w/Limited Slip
For Use w/3.73-Down Ratio
30 Spline
Dana 44
 
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L
Front Selectable Full Locker w/Limited Slip
For Use w/3.73-Down Ratio
30 Spline
Dana 44
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L
 
Rear
 
Selectable Full Locker w/Limited Slip
For Use w/3.73-Down Ratio
30 Spline
Dana 44
 
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L
Rear Selectable Full Locker w/Limited Slip
For Use w/3.73-Down Ratio
30 Spline
Dana 44
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AUBURN GEAR 545019
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AUBURN GEAR 545019 Differential
for 1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO

$1,467.47

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EnginePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L
 
Front
 
Selectable Full Locker w/Limited Slip
For Use w/3.92-Up Ratio
30 Spline
Dana 44
 
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L
Front Selectable Full Locker w/Limited Slip
For Use w/3.92-Up Ratio
30 Spline
Dana 44
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L
 
Rear
 
Selectable Full Locker w/Limited Slip
For Use w/3.92-Up Ratio
30 Spline
Dana 44
 
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L
Rear Selectable Full Locker w/Limited Slip
For Use w/3.92-Up Ratio
30 Spline
Dana 44
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AUBURN GEAR 545012
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AUBURN GEAR 545012 Differential
for 1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO

$1,461.24

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EnginePositionFit NotesFitment Notes
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L
 
Front
 
Selectable Full Locker w/Limited Slip
For Use w/3.31-Down Ratio
27 Spline
Dana 35
 
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L
Front Selectable Full Locker w/Limited Slip
For Use w/3.31-Down Ratio
27 Spline
Dana 35
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L
 
Rear
 
Selectable Full Locker w/Limited Slip
For Use w/3.31-Down Ratio
27 Spline
Dana 35
 
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L
Rear Selectable Full Locker w/Limited Slip
For Use w/3.31-Down Ratio
27 Spline
Dana 35
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Arb Usa RD100
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Arb Usa RD100 Differential
for 1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO

$1,254.65

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$1,091.00

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L
 
Axle: D30 7.2"
Shaft: 1.16"
Spline: 27
Ratio: 3.73 and up
 
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L Axle: D30 7.2"
Shaft: 1.16"
Spline: 27
Ratio: 3.73 and up
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Arb Usa RD101
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Arb Usa RD101 Differential
for 1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO

$1,254.65

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1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L
 
Axle: D30 7.2"
Shaft: 1.16"
Spline: 27
Ratio: 3.54 and down
 
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L Axle: D30 7.2"
Shaft: 1.16"
Spline: 27
Ratio: 3.54 and down
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Arb Usa RD102
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Arb Usa RD102 Differential
for 1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO

$1,254.65

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L
 
Axle: D35
Shaft: 1.16"
Spline: 27
Ratio: 3.54 and up
Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts. No c-clip
 
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L Axle: D35
Shaft: 1.16"
Spline: 27
Ratio: 3.54 and up
Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts. No c-clip
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Arb Usa RD103
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Arb Usa RD103 Differential
for 1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO

$1,254.65

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$1,091.00

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L
 
Axle: D35
Shaft: 1.16"
Spline: 27
Ratio: 3.31 and down
Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts. No c-clip
 
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L Axle: D35
Shaft: 1.16"
Spline: 27
Ratio: 3.31 and down
Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts. No c-clip
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Arb Usa RD116
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Arb Usa RD116 Differential
for 1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO

$1,254.65

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$1,091.00

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L
 
Axle: D44
Shaft: 1.31"
Spline: 30
Ratio: 3.92 and up
Confirm axle is not D35. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts.
 
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L Axle: D44
Shaft: 1.31"
Spline: 30
Ratio: 3.92 and up
Confirm axle is not D35. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts.
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Arb Usa RD117
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Arb Usa RD117 Differential
for 1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO

$1,254.65

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L
 
Axle: D44
Shaft: 1.31"
Spline: 30
Ratio: 3.73 and down
Confirm axle is not D35. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts.
 
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
L Axle: D44
Shaft: 1.31"
Spline: 30
Ratio: 3.73 and down
Confirm axle is not D35. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts.
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Dorman 938-128
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Dorman - OE Solutions 938-128 Front Driveshaft Assembly
for 1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO

$388.48

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
4.0L l6 Gas OHV
 
[Drive Shaft] Front
4WD
Auto Trans
Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
Sport Utility 2-Door
 
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
4.0L l6 Gas OHV [Drive Shaft] Front
4WD
Auto Trans
Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
Sport Utility 2-Door
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Dana 211355X
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Dana 211355X Center Yoke
for 1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO

$78.49

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$68.25

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
ALL
 
Drivetrain: 4WD
 
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
ALL Drivetrain: 4WD
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MOOG 329-10
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MOOG 329-10 U Joint Fastener
for 1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO

$14.23

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$12.37

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
ALL
 
U-Joint Location: Differential
Drivetrain: 4WD, RWD
Fits U-joint 369.: Fits U-joint 369.
 
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
ALL U-Joint Location: Differential
Drivetrain: 4WD, RWD
Fits U-joint 369.: Fits U-joint 369.
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MOOG 437-10
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MOOG CHASSIS 43710
for 1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO

$11.17

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$9.71

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
4.0L l6 Gas OHV,
2.5L l4 Gas OHV
 
[Universal Joint Strap Kit] Rear
4WD
Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
Sport Utility 2-Door
 
1988 Jeep Cherokee LAREDO equipped with
4.0L l6 Gas OHV,
2.5L l4 Gas OHV [Universal Joint Strap Kit] Rear
4WD
Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
Sport Utility 2-Door