SJ Wagoneer: Grand Wagoneers, Full Size Wagoneers and Full Size Cherokees/Cherokee Chiefs came standard with
Dana 44 front axles
, and either the Dana 44 or AMC 20 rear axles. These are also prime candidates for swaps into smaller Jeeps.
How do I know what rear axle I have in my Jeep?
Look at the inscription of the plug to find out the style of the rear end. In this example, Rich has a “Dana” style rear end. To determine if it is a 35 or 44 Dana,
look at the web area to the right of the plug
to locate the number.
What jeeps have Dana 44 axles?
These Dana 44s are an almost perfect swap for the rear of any
TJ, YJ, XJ, ZJ, WJ
, or even a KJ. At 60 3/4 inches wide, this axle is almost the same width as a TJ (61 1/2 inches, wheel-mounting surface to wheel-mounting surface). They are commonly found with Trac-Lok limited slips and either 4.30 or 4.56 gears.
What Jeeps have a Dana 35?
General specifications. The Dana 35 (as well as the AMC-15) is 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
and as a front axle in the Ford Explorer and Ford Ranger.
What vehicles have a Dana 30?
Comanche, Cherokee, and Grand Cherokee
Dana 30
The Comanche (MJ) and Cherokee (XJ) use a reverse cut Dana 30 and the Grand Cherokee (ZJ) uses a normal cut Dana 30. Like the YJ and the TJ, these axles use a 5 on 4.5′′ wheel bolt pattern. All of these trucks use coil springs up front.
Is the Dana 44 strong?
It used to be that the Dana 44 was considered to be a fairly
stout
axle. But as trails got tougher and tires got larger, the 44 got dumped in favor of even stronger hardware. But the Dana 44 is a pretty stout piece, and many companies offer parts to make your 44 even stronger than it now is.
Are Dana 44 axles good?
At the same time, the Dana 44 is
a great axle
if you don’t need giant tires or big power. Most people don’t realize how heavy a Dana 60 is and how much unsprung weight affects handling. The Dana 44 is also a heavy axle, but it’s significantly lighter than a Dana 60.
How do you tell if an axle is a Dana 44?
There are a few things that can help you tell if the axle is a Dana 35 or a Dana 44. 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.
How can you tell the difference between a Dana 30 and a 44?
The only difference between the JK Dana 30 and Dana 44 is
ring gear size, electronic locker, and bigger shafts
. You’re better off just starting with an aftermarket Dana 44 that is a “true 44”. With the cost difference between a base Wrangler and a Rubicon, you could get aftermarket Dana 60 axles with lockers.
What vehicles have Dana 60 axles?
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
.
Can a Dana 30 handle 35s?
Yes
. A Dana30 with 30-spline shafts will be fine for 35′′ tires.
Can you make a Dana 35 strong?
Make no mistake, a built Dana 35 is
a strong and capable axle
. Obviously not as strong as a build Dana 44 (or similar), but if you’re not going to be running anything larger than 33′′ tires, a built Dana 35 should suit you just fine.
Is Dana 30 strong?
The 30 has been proven as
a good little axle
as long as the tires stay under 36′′ or so. Like I said, I run 35’s, 4.88’s, full locker and the stroker and I beat the piss out of it and have had almost no problems with it.
How do you know if you have a high pinion Dana 30?
How can I tell if I have a high pinion or low pinion Dana 30? you really answered your own question.
look at the pinion
, if its on the top half of the diff. housing, its a high pinion.
How do I know if I have a Dana 30?
The number in the name (Dana 30, Dana 44, etc.) is in reference to this. Dana 30: This axle size is the most common, and you’ll only find it on the front of Jeep. They have a ring gear diameter of 7 and 1/8 inches. The Dana 30 gear ratios are either
3.21 or 3.73
.
How much weight can a Dana 30 handle?
General specifications. GAWR
up to 2770 lbs.
