The D35 CAN handle 33 offroad but behind a straight six I'd say if you plan on doing ANY kind of off roading do that 8.8! Hell i only got a 4 cylinder and i still did it.
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Can Dana 35 Handle 35 tires?
And the front axle never sees more than about 50 percent of the stress that the rear axle does. 35" tires are not recommended on a dana 35.
Can you make a Dana 35 strong?
There are two options when upgrading the 35 shafts. Superior Axle & Gear offers its Super 35 kit and Warn has a full-float kit. The Super 35 kit is available for both C-clip and non-C-clip axles. The kit replaces the smallish shafts with 1.31-inch 30-spline pieces that are over 35 percent stronger than stock.
Can you put lockers on Dana 35?
The good news is that a Dana 35c can be upgraded with either a Super 35 kit or a C-Clip Eliminator Kit from Superior Axle which will make it strong enough to run both 35" tires and a locker on pretty tough trails.
Is Dana 35 better than Dana 44?
It may not sound like a big difference, but it's actually a pretty big. Although the Dana 44 has a larger differential, and stronger axle shafts, it shares the same weak axle tubes with the Dana 35. You could always truss the axle to make it stronger, but at the end of the day, it'll still have really weeks tubes.
Can a Dana 30 handle 37s?
I wouldn't run 37's on a Dana 30 even with 30 spline alloy shafts and CTM u-joints. I won't run 37's on my front Dana 44 with 30 spline Superior Axle Evolution shafts and CTM u-joints. Those two axles share the same weaknesses... the same exact axle tubes, knuckles, bearings, ball joints, etc.
Can a Dana 30 handle 35s?
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 was Dana 35 used in?
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. It is "reliable in day-to-day street use, but notoriously the opposite when worked hard."
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.
What is the difference between a Dana 30 and Dana 35?
The Dana 30 will only be found as a Jeep front axle while the Dana 35 will only be found as a rear axle on Wranglers. Dana 35 axles have earned a very poor reputation in the off-roading world, however, it is a great axle for stock Wranglers.
What is the strongest rear end?
Dana 60 Rear End Assemblies If you want a big brute of a rear end under your car, look no further than a Dana 60. Even in the heyday of muscle cars, Dana 60 rear differentials were renowned for their strength, along with their difficulty to locate.
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.
Are all Dana 35 axles the same?
Any Wrangler Dana 35c axle shaft from '91 or '92 to '06 will fit. Before that, they were non-c-clip designs. The two sides have slightly different lengths so make sure you get them in the right sides. -When you have a choice, buy American.