Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
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Re: Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
In article <6a04cef7.0310160556.590de7d4@posting.google.com >, bogrees.1@osu.edu
(Brent Bogrees) writes:
>3) Replace the Dana 35 with a Ford 8.8 or other such axle. I am very
>concerned about axle width and bolt pattern, and how people overcome
>these differences. The options get limited very fast when you try and
>match the YJ's width and bolt pattern.
Use an 8.8 out of a mid-90's Explorer. Bolt pattern is the same, the axle might
be on the order of 3/4" narrower, not enough to get in a twist over, IMHO.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
(Brent Bogrees) writes:
>3) Replace the Dana 35 with a Ford 8.8 or other such axle. I am very
>concerned about axle width and bolt pattern, and how people overcome
>these differences. The options get limited very fast when you try and
>match the YJ's width and bolt pattern.
Use an 8.8 out of a mid-90's Explorer. Bolt pattern is the same, the axle might
be on the order of 3/4" narrower, not enough to get in a twist over, IMHO.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
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Re: Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
In article <6a04cef7.0310160556.590de7d4@posting.google.com >, bogrees.1@osu.edu
(Brent Bogrees) writes:
>3) Replace the Dana 35 with a Ford 8.8 or other such axle. I am very
>concerned about axle width and bolt pattern, and how people overcome
>these differences. The options get limited very fast when you try and
>match the YJ's width and bolt pattern.
Use an 8.8 out of a mid-90's Explorer. Bolt pattern is the same, the axle might
be on the order of 3/4" narrower, not enough to get in a twist over, IMHO.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
(Brent Bogrees) writes:
>3) Replace the Dana 35 with a Ford 8.8 or other such axle. I am very
>concerned about axle width and bolt pattern, and how people overcome
>these differences. The options get limited very fast when you try and
>match the YJ's width and bolt pattern.
Use an 8.8 out of a mid-90's Explorer. Bolt pattern is the same, the axle might
be on the order of 3/4" narrower, not enough to get in a twist over, IMHO.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
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Re: Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
None taken. But you must find larger spiders or buy their locker.
Of course, you're still left with the seven and a half inch ring gear,
that's smaller than any Japanese rear wheel drive car.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jeep Guy wrote:
>
> No disrespect to you Bill, but while changing out the axle is it VERY simple
> to convert this axle to a clipless design. Check summit, jegs, moser
> engineering, etc. It is a matter of just pressing on a bearing and bolting
> it on to the axle housing. Moser can also provide you any bolt pattern you
> would like, if you decided to replace the front as well. I'd recommend them
> for any axle work, as they were very helpful with me.
> Troy
Of course, you're still left with the seven and a half inch ring gear,
that's smaller than any Japanese rear wheel drive car.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jeep Guy wrote:
>
> No disrespect to you Bill, but while changing out the axle is it VERY simple
> to convert this axle to a clipless design. Check summit, jegs, moser
> engineering, etc. It is a matter of just pressing on a bearing and bolting
> it on to the axle housing. Moser can also provide you any bolt pattern you
> would like, if you decided to replace the front as well. I'd recommend them
> for any axle work, as they were very helpful with me.
> Troy
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Re: Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
None taken. But you must find larger spiders or buy their locker.
Of course, you're still left with the seven and a half inch ring gear,
that's smaller than any Japanese rear wheel drive car.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jeep Guy wrote:
>
> No disrespect to you Bill, but while changing out the axle is it VERY simple
> to convert this axle to a clipless design. Check summit, jegs, moser
> engineering, etc. It is a matter of just pressing on a bearing and bolting
> it on to the axle housing. Moser can also provide you any bolt pattern you
> would like, if you decided to replace the front as well. I'd recommend them
> for any axle work, as they were very helpful with me.
> Troy
Of course, you're still left with the seven and a half inch ring gear,
that's smaller than any Japanese rear wheel drive car.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jeep Guy wrote:
>
> No disrespect to you Bill, but while changing out the axle is it VERY simple
> to convert this axle to a clipless design. Check summit, jegs, moser
> engineering, etc. It is a matter of just pressing on a bearing and bolting
> it on to the axle housing. Moser can also provide you any bolt pattern you
> would like, if you decided to replace the front as well. I'd recommend them
> for any axle work, as they were very helpful with me.
> Troy
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Re: Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
None taken. But you must find larger spiders or buy their locker.
Of course, you're still left with the seven and a half inch ring gear,
that's smaller than any Japanese rear wheel drive car.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jeep Guy wrote:
>
> No disrespect to you Bill, but while changing out the axle is it VERY simple
> to convert this axle to a clipless design. Check summit, jegs, moser
> engineering, etc. It is a matter of just pressing on a bearing and bolting
> it on to the axle housing. Moser can also provide you any bolt pattern you
> would like, if you decided to replace the front as well. I'd recommend them
> for any axle work, as they were very helpful with me.
> Troy
Of course, you're still left with the seven and a half inch ring gear,
that's smaller than any Japanese rear wheel drive car.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jeep Guy wrote:
>
> No disrespect to you Bill, but while changing out the axle is it VERY simple
> to convert this axle to a clipless design. Check summit, jegs, moser
> engineering, etc. It is a matter of just pressing on a bearing and bolting
> it on to the axle housing. Moser can also provide you any bolt pattern you
> would like, if you decided to replace the front as well. I'd recommend them
> for any axle work, as they were very helpful with me.
> Troy
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Re: Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
You might have to have a laugh at your own expense here. My Ford 8.8 gears
measure 8.8 inches (I did have to chuckle a bit at this). This is
comparable to the 8.5 ring gear on a Dana 44. I had no problem getting an
ARB that fit in the axle and works just great. It does have an additional
spider gear for added strength. I can't really comment on the stock carrier
as I haven't used one, but they put them in Expeditions w/V8s. I would
think they would be designed to handle the torque from that motor and would
hold up well.
Troy
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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> None taken. But you must find larger spiders or buy their locker.
> Of course, you're still left with the seven and a half inch ring gear,
> that's smaller than any Japanese rear wheel drive car.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jeep Guy wrote:
> >
> > No disrespect to you Bill, but while changing out the axle is it VERY
simple
> > to convert this axle to a clipless design. Check summit, jegs, moser
> > engineering, etc. It is a matter of just pressing on a bearing and
bolting
> > it on to the axle housing. Moser can also provide you any bolt pattern
you
> > would like, if you decided to replace the front as well. I'd recommend
them
> > for any axle work, as they were very helpful with me.
> > Troy
measure 8.8 inches (I did have to chuckle a bit at this). This is
comparable to the 8.5 ring gear on a Dana 44. I had no problem getting an
ARB that fit in the axle and works just great. It does have an additional
spider gear for added strength. I can't really comment on the stock carrier
as I haven't used one, but they put them in Expeditions w/V8s. I would
think they would be designed to handle the torque from that motor and would
hold up well.
Troy
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3F8F01D3.BAA5F4FE@***.net...
> None taken. But you must find larger spiders or buy their locker.
> Of course, you're still left with the seven and a half inch ring gear,
> that's smaller than any Japanese rear wheel drive car.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jeep Guy wrote:
> >
> > No disrespect to you Bill, but while changing out the axle is it VERY
simple
> > to convert this axle to a clipless design. Check summit, jegs, moser
> > engineering, etc. It is a matter of just pressing on a bearing and
bolting
> > it on to the axle housing. Moser can also provide you any bolt pattern
you
> > would like, if you decided to replace the front as well. I'd recommend
them
> > for any axle work, as they were very helpful with me.
> > Troy
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Re: Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
You might have to have a laugh at your own expense here. My Ford 8.8 gears
measure 8.8 inches (I did have to chuckle a bit at this). This is
comparable to the 8.5 ring gear on a Dana 44. I had no problem getting an
ARB that fit in the axle and works just great. It does have an additional
spider gear for added strength. I can't really comment on the stock carrier
as I haven't used one, but they put them in Expeditions w/V8s. I would
think they would be designed to handle the torque from that motor and would
hold up well.
Troy
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3F8F01D3.BAA5F4FE@***.net...
> None taken. But you must find larger spiders or buy their locker.
> Of course, you're still left with the seven and a half inch ring gear,
> that's smaller than any Japanese rear wheel drive car.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jeep Guy wrote:
> >
> > No disrespect to you Bill, but while changing out the axle is it VERY
simple
> > to convert this axle to a clipless design. Check summit, jegs, moser
> > engineering, etc. It is a matter of just pressing on a bearing and
bolting
> > it on to the axle housing. Moser can also provide you any bolt pattern
you
> > would like, if you decided to replace the front as well. I'd recommend
them
> > for any axle work, as they were very helpful with me.
> > Troy
measure 8.8 inches (I did have to chuckle a bit at this). This is
comparable to the 8.5 ring gear on a Dana 44. I had no problem getting an
ARB that fit in the axle and works just great. It does have an additional
spider gear for added strength. I can't really comment on the stock carrier
as I haven't used one, but they put them in Expeditions w/V8s. I would
think they would be designed to handle the torque from that motor and would
hold up well.
Troy
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3F8F01D3.BAA5F4FE@***.net...
> None taken. But you must find larger spiders or buy their locker.
> Of course, you're still left with the seven and a half inch ring gear,
> that's smaller than any Japanese rear wheel drive car.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jeep Guy wrote:
> >
> > No disrespect to you Bill, but while changing out the axle is it VERY
simple
> > to convert this axle to a clipless design. Check summit, jegs, moser
> > engineering, etc. It is a matter of just pressing on a bearing and
bolting
> > it on to the axle housing. Moser can also provide you any bolt pattern
you
> > would like, if you decided to replace the front as well. I'd recommend
them
> > for any axle work, as they were very helpful with me.
> > Troy
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Re: Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
You might have to have a laugh at your own expense here. My Ford 8.8 gears
measure 8.8 inches (I did have to chuckle a bit at this). This is
comparable to the 8.5 ring gear on a Dana 44. I had no problem getting an
ARB that fit in the axle and works just great. It does have an additional
spider gear for added strength. I can't really comment on the stock carrier
as I haven't used one, but they put them in Expeditions w/V8s. I would
think they would be designed to handle the torque from that motor and would
hold up well.
Troy
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3F8F01D3.BAA5F4FE@***.net...
> None taken. But you must find larger spiders or buy their locker.
> Of course, you're still left with the seven and a half inch ring gear,
> that's smaller than any Japanese rear wheel drive car.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jeep Guy wrote:
> >
> > No disrespect to you Bill, but while changing out the axle is it VERY
simple
> > to convert this axle to a clipless design. Check summit, jegs, moser
> > engineering, etc. It is a matter of just pressing on a bearing and
bolting
> > it on to the axle housing. Moser can also provide you any bolt pattern
you
> > would like, if you decided to replace the front as well. I'd recommend
them
> > for any axle work, as they were very helpful with me.
> > Troy
measure 8.8 inches (I did have to chuckle a bit at this). This is
comparable to the 8.5 ring gear on a Dana 44. I had no problem getting an
ARB that fit in the axle and works just great. It does have an additional
spider gear for added strength. I can't really comment on the stock carrier
as I haven't used one, but they put them in Expeditions w/V8s. I would
think they would be designed to handle the torque from that motor and would
hold up well.
Troy
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3F8F01D3.BAA5F4FE@***.net...
> None taken. But you must find larger spiders or buy their locker.
> Of course, you're still left with the seven and a half inch ring gear,
> that's smaller than any Japanese rear wheel drive car.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jeep Guy wrote:
> >
> > No disrespect to you Bill, but while changing out the axle is it VERY
simple
> > to convert this axle to a clipless design. Check summit, jegs, moser
> > engineering, etc. It is a matter of just pressing on a bearing and
bolting
> > it on to the axle housing. Moser can also provide you any bolt pattern
you
> > would like, if you decided to replace the front as well. I'd recommend
them
> > for any axle work, as they were very helpful with me.
> > Troy
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Re: Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
Yes, I thought you were talking about Super 35 axles.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jeep Guy wrote:
>
> You might have to have a laugh at your own expense here. My Ford 8.8 gears
> measure 8.8 inches (I did have to chuckle a bit at this). This is
> comparable to the 8.5 ring gear on a Dana 44. I had no problem getting an
> ARB that fit in the axle and works just great. It does have an additional
> spider gear for added strength. I can't really comment on the stock carrier
> as I haven't used one, but they put them in Expeditions w/V8s. I would
> think they would be designed to handle the torque from that motor and would
> hold up well.
> Troy
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jeep Guy wrote:
>
> You might have to have a laugh at your own expense here. My Ford 8.8 gears
> measure 8.8 inches (I did have to chuckle a bit at this). This is
> comparable to the 8.5 ring gear on a Dana 44. I had no problem getting an
> ARB that fit in the axle and works just great. It does have an additional
> spider gear for added strength. I can't really comment on the stock carrier
> as I haven't used one, but they put them in Expeditions w/V8s. I would
> think they would be designed to handle the torque from that motor and would
> hold up well.
> Troy
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Re: Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
Yes, I thought you were talking about Super 35 axles.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jeep Guy wrote:
>
> You might have to have a laugh at your own expense here. My Ford 8.8 gears
> measure 8.8 inches (I did have to chuckle a bit at this). This is
> comparable to the 8.5 ring gear on a Dana 44. I had no problem getting an
> ARB that fit in the axle and works just great. It does have an additional
> spider gear for added strength. I can't really comment on the stock carrier
> as I haven't used one, but they put them in Expeditions w/V8s. I would
> think they would be designed to handle the torque from that motor and would
> hold up well.
> Troy
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jeep Guy wrote:
>
> You might have to have a laugh at your own expense here. My Ford 8.8 gears
> measure 8.8 inches (I did have to chuckle a bit at this). This is
> comparable to the 8.5 ring gear on a Dana 44. I had no problem getting an
> ARB that fit in the axle and works just great. It does have an additional
> spider gear for added strength. I can't really comment on the stock carrier
> as I haven't used one, but they put them in Expeditions w/V8s. I would
> think they would be designed to handle the torque from that motor and would
> hold up well.
> Troy