Are All Dana 35 The Same?

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Are all Dana 35 the same?

35c is a little bit newer version of dana35

. C stands for a Custom as the axle was delivered to the end user without axle brackets. The axle is C clip, which holds the axle shafts in the carrier. It uses a centre pin to lock the shafts in.

How do I identify my Dana 35 axle?

The easiest way to tell these axles apart is to

look at the shape of the differential cover

. The Dana 35 cover is pretty much perfectly round. The Dana 44 is sort of a six-sided shape. A Dana 35 (left) compared to a Dana 44 (right).

Is a Chrysler 8.25 the same as a Dana 35?

Axle Specifications


The ring gear on the Dana 35 is 7.62 inches compared to the 8.25-inch ring gear on the Chrysler 8.25

. Basically, the pre-97 8.25 is stronger than a D35, but not by all that much. The 97+ 8.25 is much stronger than a D35 and is actually comparable to a D44.

Will 4.56 gears fit in a Dana 35?

Registered. I run 4.56’s in my Dana 35 for my 33’s.

If you have respect for your 35, and use it within it’s limits without pushing the envelope, you should be fine keeping your 35

.

Is AMC 35 the same as Dana 35?


The AMC Model 35 Axle, also known as the AMC 35, M35, Jeep Model 35, and Dana 35 axle

can be found under older AMC cars, several older and current Jeeps, as well as some Ford and Doge SUVs. It features an 7.560′′ diameter ring gear (7.790′′ in Jeep WJ Cherokee versions) with 27 spline semi-floating axle shafts.

Can a Dana 35 handle a locker?

The tiny 1.18-inch 27-spline shafts that are only marginally bigger than the 1.16-inch shafts found in a Dana 30 front axle. In most stock applications, they will live indefinitely; however,

adding a locker and larger-than-stock tires or driving abusively can snap them

.

How do I know what Dana axle I have?

Stamped Number on the Axle

To figure out exactly what axle you have, you can

look for the Dana stamped bill of materials number

. This stamped number can usually be found on the righthand side or on the longer axletube on the same side of the tube as the differential cover, facing the rear of the truck.

What vehicles have a Dana 35?

The Dana 35 (as well as the AMC-15) are found in a wide variety of vehicles; the most common Dana 35 applications are as a rear axle in the

Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Comanche

. It also is a common front axle in the Ford Explorer. In the 1990s Ford used the Dana 35 as a front axle.

Can Dana 30 Handle 35 tires?

Brian,

there is no definitive rule of thumb when it comes to running 35-inch tires under a JK with a Dana 30 front axle

. Yes, you may twist your axle housing or explode the carrier running 35s, but you could do just the same running 33s.

What has a Chrysler 8.25 rear end?

The Chrysler 8.25′′, also known as the Corporate 8.25′′, is the 29 spline steel rear axle found in most Jeep Liberties. In 2003, the rear drum brakes were replaced with discs. Strength wise, the Chrysler 8.25′′ fits between the Dana 35 and Dana 44.

What Jeeps have Dana 30 axles?

The new Jeep® Wrangler JL comes with redesigned Dana axles as standard equipment. The

Wrangler Sport and Sahara

come with Dana 30TM axles in front and Dana 35TM AdvanTEK® axles in the rear, while the Rubicon comes equipped with Dana 44TM AdvanTEK® axles in front and rear.

What gear ratio does a Chrysler 8.25 have?

Gear Ratio:

3.21

. Material: 8620 Steel. Tooth Count: 45/14.

How do you set up a Dana 35?

Will 5.13 gears fit in a Dana 30?


The 5.13 gear sets are for Jeep Wrangler YJ and TJ as well as the Cherokee XJ Dana 30

and Dana 35 axles.

What is a Dana 44 rear end?

The Dana/Spicer Model 44 is an

automotive axle used extensively among automobile manufacturers and in the automotive aftermarket

. The Dana 44 is manufactured for both front and rear axle variants. The Dana 44 has been manufactured as a beam axle and independent suspension for both front and rear axle setups.

Does a Dana 35 have C clips?

Brand new Rear Dana 35 axle clip or c-clip kit.

This is for a PAIR or 2 C-clips

. If you do axle repair where you remove axles you should replace these. Order as many as you need to repair axle and a few spares.

How many spline is a Dana 35?

Your stock Dana 35 has

27 spline

carbon steel axle shafts, you could upgrade it to 30 spline hardened chromoly steel shafts and install a locker with a “Super 35” kit.

How do I know what axle My Jeep has?

  1. Dana 30: This axle size is the most common, and you’ll only find it on the front of Jeep. …
  2. Dana 35: This was an axle size used on most Jeep rear axles.

How do you rebuild a Dana 35?

Are lunchbox lockers any good?


Lunchbox lockers have an extremely simple design that helps keep the cost low but can introduce issues with on road handling

. They’re super easy to install and are great if you want to have a locker in your rig for cheap. If you plan on buying a lunchbox locker we recommend buying one for your front axle.

How do you install a locker on a Dana 35?

What does a Dana 60 come in?

The Dana/Spicer Model 60 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Holding Corporation and used in OEM pickup and limited passenger car applications by

Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ford and Land Rover

. There are front and rear versions of the Dana 60.

How do you read an axle tag?

What is a Dana 60f?

The Dana/Spicer Model 60 is

an automotive axle used in OEM applications by Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, and Ford

. There are rear axle and four wheel drive front steering versions of the Dana 60. It can be readily identified by its straight axle tubes, 10 bolt asymmetrical cover, and a “60” cast in to the housing.

Do rubicons have different axles?


All Rubicon JL owners have a Dana 44 front and rear axle

. However, these aren’t your father’s Dana 30, 35, 44 axles though as Dana has made these stronger and lighter than any other generation. So much so that these are not interchangeable with earlier generation axles.

Can Dana 44 Handle 35’s?

Re: 68 dana 44’s will they handle 35’s? I really boils down to driver, rig and terrain. But the general consensus is that

yes, 35’s are the limit for D44’s in stock form

. Especially in the rear.

What size tires can I put on Dana 30?

The stock Dana 30 is fine

up to the 35′′

tire size. Depending on the difficulty of the trails you do and whether your front axle has a locker, hardened axle shafts may be required but other than that, life with 35′′ tires on a Dana 30 is absolutely fine.

Can a Dana 30 handle a locker?

No problem with up to 33’s with a locker, replacement 4340 alloy axle shafts just become a good upgrade if you get to 35’s.

A lunchbox locker like an Aussie lunchbox locker works extremely well in a Dana 30

and is a very common upgrade.

How many splines does a Chrysler 8.25 have?

Brand Name USA Standard Gear Part Number SL C8.25-27 Size Chrysler 8.25′′ differential –

27 spline

axles
Specification Met Style Chrysler 8.25 Differential 27 Spline Count (SL C8.25-27)

What vehicles have a Ford 8.8 rear end?

  • 1986-2014 Ford Mustang.
  • 1982-2012 Ford F-150.
  • 1982-1996 Ford Bronco.
  • 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.
  • 1991-2011 Ford Ranger 4.0L models.
  • 1991-2001 Ford Explorer (Solid axle)
  • 1985-2011 Ford Panther platform vehicles.
  • 2012–Present Ford F-150 (Super 8.8, depending on engine and other options)

What gear ratio does a Jeep Liberty have?

2.4L (2002–2004) 3.7L (2005–2006)
Automatic


4.10


3.73

Manual


4.10


3.55

Are all Dana 30s the same?


No they made them

a few different ways like the 90 and older are cad and the 00-01 xj all zjs and all tjs are low pinion. Really the xjs 91-99 dana 30 is probably the strongest oem made one out there. When it comes to axle shafts the aftermarket stuff is better most of the time then oem.

Which Wrangler has Dana 44?

New JL Wranglers

The

Rubicon JL

will have Dana 44 in the front and back.

What axle does a Willys Jeep have?

Specs Willys Wheeler MSRP $30,395 Off-Road Features Rock Rails 4×4 System Command-Trac Shift-On-The-Fly Part-Time 4WD Axles

Dana 30 Solid Front Axle and Next Generation Dana 44 Heavy-Duty Rear Axle

How do I know what Dana rear end I have?

Stamped Number on the Axle

To figure out exactly what axle you have, you can

look for the Dana stamped bill of materials number

. This stamped number can usually be found on the righthand side or on the longer axletube on the same side of the tube as the differential cover, facing the rear of the truck.

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