MudPuppy1976

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

MudPuppy1976

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

MudPuppy1976

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

L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III

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

L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III

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

L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III

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

MudPuppy1976

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

MudPuppy1976

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

MudPuppy1976

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

L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III

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