Re: 93 YJ Axle Question
Jerry Bransford wrote: > The Dana 30 is actually not a bad axle until you get into serious hard-core > stuff where you're running 37" or bigger. Built with decent hardened > aftermarket axle shafts like from Superior Axle or Warn, a Dana 30 does well > with 35" tires and serious wheeling. So that axle can likely stay in place, > though replacing that two-piece axle on the passenger-side with a one-piece > axle that also gets rid of the problematic disconnect system is a good idea. > > For most wheeling, a Dana 35c is "adequate".... but if you wheel seriously > and test yourself and the Jeep with bigger than stock tires and lockers, the > Dana 35c is clearly not strong enough, mainly the axle shafts are too small > and they break. A Dana 44 upgrade is the next bigger axle and works well > for tires up to around the 37" size, though really tough wheeling requires > its axle shafts be upgraded with hardened axles from Superior Axle. Dana > 44 axles are good because they're common and inexpensive, and can be a > relatively easy upgrade. > > Other axles like a Ford 8.8 or 9" are good too but have a bit more to do > first before they can be installed.... both are stronger than the Dana 44 > but the Dana 44 is more than strong enough for 99% of offroading needs. > > Jerry > ok, so really, if i install lockers in my 35 and 35c, even going with 33" tires i'd still be pretty safe? like i said, i'm not doing this full time, just weekend warrior type stuff. -- Ben Jerew ASE Master Technician New Country Lexus of Latham, NY Amateur Off-Roader |
Re: 93 YJ Axle Question
Jerry Bransford wrote: > The Dana 30 is actually not a bad axle until you get into serious hard-core > stuff where you're running 37" or bigger. Built with decent hardened > aftermarket axle shafts like from Superior Axle or Warn, a Dana 30 does well > with 35" tires and serious wheeling. So that axle can likely stay in place, > though replacing that two-piece axle on the passenger-side with a one-piece > axle that also gets rid of the problematic disconnect system is a good idea. > > For most wheeling, a Dana 35c is "adequate".... but if you wheel seriously > and test yourself and the Jeep with bigger than stock tires and lockers, the > Dana 35c is clearly not strong enough, mainly the axle shafts are too small > and they break. A Dana 44 upgrade is the next bigger axle and works well > for tires up to around the 37" size, though really tough wheeling requires > its axle shafts be upgraded with hardened axles from Superior Axle. Dana > 44 axles are good because they're common and inexpensive, and can be a > relatively easy upgrade. > > Other axles like a Ford 8.8 or 9" are good too but have a bit more to do > first before they can be installed.... both are stronger than the Dana 44 > but the Dana 44 is more than strong enough for 99% of offroading needs. > > Jerry > ok, so really, if i install lockers in my 35 and 35c, even going with 33" tires i'd still be pretty safe? like i said, i'm not doing this full time, just weekend warrior type stuff. -- Ben Jerew ASE Master Technician New Country Lexus of Latham, NY Amateur Off-Roader |
Re: 93 YJ Axle Question
Jerry Bransford wrote: > The Dana 30 is actually not a bad axle until you get into serious hard-core > stuff where you're running 37" or bigger. Built with decent hardened > aftermarket axle shafts like from Superior Axle or Warn, a Dana 30 does well > with 35" tires and serious wheeling. So that axle can likely stay in place, > though replacing that two-piece axle on the passenger-side with a one-piece > axle that also gets rid of the problematic disconnect system is a good idea. > > For most wheeling, a Dana 35c is "adequate".... but if you wheel seriously > and test yourself and the Jeep with bigger than stock tires and lockers, the > Dana 35c is clearly not strong enough, mainly the axle shafts are too small > and they break. A Dana 44 upgrade is the next bigger axle and works well > for tires up to around the 37" size, though really tough wheeling requires > its axle shafts be upgraded with hardened axles from Superior Axle. Dana > 44 axles are good because they're common and inexpensive, and can be a > relatively easy upgrade. > > Other axles like a Ford 8.8 or 9" are good too but have a bit more to do > first before they can be installed.... both are stronger than the Dana 44 > but the Dana 44 is more than strong enough for 99% of offroading needs. > > Jerry > ok, so really, if i install lockers in my 35 and 35c, even going with 33" tires i'd still be pretty safe? like i said, i'm not doing this full time, just weekend warrior type stuff. -- Ben Jerew ASE Master Technician New Country Lexus of Latham, NY Amateur Off-Roader |
Re: 93 YJ Axle Question
Hi Ben,
Please, send the pictures of your broke axle to: mailto:-------------------- to be displayed at: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/ God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O "MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" wrote: > > ok, so really, if i install lockers in my 35 and 35c, even going with > 33" tires i'd still be pretty safe? like i said, i'm not doing this full > time, just weekend warrior type stuff. > > -- > Ben Jerew > ASE Master Technician > New Country Lexus of Latham, NY > Amateur Off-Roader |
Re: 93 YJ Axle Question
Hi Ben,
Please, send the pictures of your broke axle to: mailto:-------------------- to be displayed at: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/ God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O "MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" wrote: > > ok, so really, if i install lockers in my 35 and 35c, even going with > 33" tires i'd still be pretty safe? like i said, i'm not doing this full > time, just weekend warrior type stuff. > > -- > Ben Jerew > ASE Master Technician > New Country Lexus of Latham, NY > Amateur Off-Roader |
Re: 93 YJ Axle Question
Hi Ben,
Please, send the pictures of your broke axle to: mailto:-------------------- to be displayed at: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/ God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O "MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" wrote: > > ok, so really, if i install lockers in my 35 and 35c, even going with > 33" tires i'd still be pretty safe? like i said, i'm not doing this full > time, just weekend warrior type stuff. > > -- > Ben Jerew > ASE Master Technician > New Country Lexus of Latham, NY > Amateur Off-Roader |
Re: 93 YJ Axle Question
well, i haven't broken anything yet, but i'll keep you in mind *wikkid
grin* L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote: > Hi Ben, > Please, send the pictures of your broke axle to: > mailto:-------------------- to be displayed at: > http://www.----------.com/dana35c/ > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > > "MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" wrote: > >>ok, so really, if i install lockers in my 35 and 35c, even going with >>33" tires i'd still be pretty safe? like i said, i'm not doing this full >>time, just weekend warrior type stuff. -- Ben Jerew ASE Master Technician New Country Lexus of Latham, NY Amateur Off-Roader |
Re: 93 YJ Axle Question
well, i haven't broken anything yet, but i'll keep you in mind *wikkid
grin* L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote: > Hi Ben, > Please, send the pictures of your broke axle to: > mailto:-------------------- to be displayed at: > http://www.----------.com/dana35c/ > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > > "MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" wrote: > >>ok, so really, if i install lockers in my 35 and 35c, even going with >>33" tires i'd still be pretty safe? like i said, i'm not doing this full >>time, just weekend warrior type stuff. -- Ben Jerew ASE Master Technician New Country Lexus of Latham, NY Amateur Off-Roader |
Re: 93 YJ Axle Question
well, i haven't broken anything yet, but i'll keep you in mind *wikkid
grin* L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote: > Hi Ben, > Please, send the pictures of your broke axle to: > mailto:-------------------- to be displayed at: > http://www.----------.com/dana35c/ > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > > "MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" wrote: > >>ok, so really, if i install lockers in my 35 and 35c, even going with >>33" tires i'd still be pretty safe? like i said, i'm not doing this full >>time, just weekend warrior type stuff. -- Ben Jerew ASE Master Technician New Country Lexus of Latham, NY Amateur Off-Roader |
Re: 93 YJ Axle Question
Thanks.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" wrote: > > well, i haven't broken anything yet, but i'll keep you in mind *wikkid > grin* > -- > Ben Jerew > ASE Master Technician |
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