Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
10-17-2003, 09:17 AM
#41
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Re: Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
Good site. The only thing is I know how to drive. I will be running 33's
with my 35 in two weeks when I put my RE 5.5 on and a little more tire. I
suspect no problems due to my skill level.
Respectfully,
Curt
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3F8EDABB.1D552E1D@***.net...
> Hi Curt,
> Would you kindly send pictures of how you got you car home, when it
> breaks, to: mailto:-------------------- So may add them to:
> http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>
> curt wrote:
> >
> > No need to upgrade if you are in Ohio. There are no hills overthere and
you
> > are only wheeling once a month. The D35 is more than enough.
> >
> > Curt in PA
with my 35 in two weeks when I put my RE 5.5 on and a little more tire. I
suspect no problems due to my skill level.
Respectfully,
Curt
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3F8EDABB.1D552E1D@***.net...
> Hi Curt,
> Would you kindly send pictures of how you got you car home, when it
> breaks, to: mailto:-------------------- So may add them to:
> http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>
> curt wrote:
> >
> > No need to upgrade if you are in Ohio. There are no hills overthere and
you
> > are only wheeling once a month. The D35 is more than enough.
> >
> > Curt in PA
10-17-2003, 09:17 AM
#42
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Re: Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
Good site. The only thing is I know how to drive. I will be running 33's
with my 35 in two weeks when I put my RE 5.5 on and a little more tire. I
suspect no problems due to my skill level.
Respectfully,
Curt
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3F8EDABB.1D552E1D@***.net...
> Hi Curt,
> Would you kindly send pictures of how you got you car home, when it
> breaks, to: mailto:-------------------- So may add them to:
> http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>
> curt wrote:
> >
> > No need to upgrade if you are in Ohio. There are no hills overthere and
you
> > are only wheeling once a month. The D35 is more than enough.
> >
> > Curt in PA
with my 35 in two weeks when I put my RE 5.5 on and a little more tire. I
suspect no problems due to my skill level.
Respectfully,
Curt
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3F8EDABB.1D552E1D@***.net...
> Hi Curt,
> Would you kindly send pictures of how you got you car home, when it
> breaks, to: mailto:-------------------- So may add them to:
> http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>
> curt wrote:
> >
> > No need to upgrade if you are in Ohio. There are no hills overthere and
you
> > are only wheeling once a month. The D35 is more than enough.
> >
> > Curt in PA
10-17-2003, 09:17 AM
#43
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Re: Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
Good site. The only thing is I know how to drive. I will be running 33's
with my 35 in two weeks when I put my RE 5.5 on and a little more tire. I
suspect no problems due to my skill level.
Respectfully,
Curt
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3F8EDABB.1D552E1D@***.net...
> Hi Curt,
> Would you kindly send pictures of how you got you car home, when it
> breaks, to: mailto:-------------------- So may add them to:
> http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>
> curt wrote:
> >
> > No need to upgrade if you are in Ohio. There are no hills overthere and
you
> > are only wheeling once a month. The D35 is more than enough.
> >
> > Curt in PA
with my 35 in two weeks when I put my RE 5.5 on and a little more tire. I
suspect no problems due to my skill level.
Respectfully,
Curt
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3F8EDABB.1D552E1D@***.net...
> Hi Curt,
> Would you kindly send pictures of how you got you car home, when it
> breaks, to: mailto:-------------------- So may add them to:
> http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>
> curt wrote:
> >
> > No need to upgrade if you are in Ohio. There are no hills overthere and
you
> > are only wheeling once a month. The D35 is more than enough.
> >
> > Curt in PA
10-17-2003, 09:33 AM
#44
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Re: Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
....so... what's your point, Jerry? ;-) ...is it that the c-clip is the
weak point on c-clip axles?<jk> :-)
--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
news:EQJjb.86417$gv5.44905@fed1read05...
> I won't bother replying to one of the posts but the c-clip is NOT the weak
> spot on the Ford 8.8... since it is behind the splined portion that passes
> through the gear case. The c-clip drawback is NOT weakness of the c-clip
> itself, the c-clip design is only a bad design for wheelers since the axle
> will slide out if the axle shaft breaks. The design drawback with the
> c-clip is NOT weakness, it is simply the axle will not be retained if it
> breaks. There is nothing to retain a c-clipped axle if the axle shaft
> breaks... but the c-clip itself does not break, it is the axle shaft that
> breaks which causes the problem. In no way does the c-clip contribute to
> axle shaft weakness because its groove for the c-clip is behind (again)
> where the splined axle shaft passes through the carrier... so there is no
> stress on the c-clip portion of the axle shaft.
>
> Replacing the 8.8's c-clip with the c-clip eliminator kit is ONLY
> recommended for racing applications... the overall c-clip eliminator
design
> is STRONGLY not recommended for offroading, it is only designed for and
> recommended for racing applications.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Jeep Guy" <jeep_guyNOSPAM@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:votpaor2h66hc8@corp.supernews.com...
> > 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
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:3F8ED9BF.74D7720D@***.net...
> > > Hi Brent,
> > > Don't waste you money doing the super 35 kit. The Ford 8.8 is
still
> > > a C clip, weak link. YJ upgrade link to Dana 44 from:
> > > http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d44.html
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
weak point on c-clip axles?<jk> :-)
--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
news:EQJjb.86417$gv5.44905@fed1read05...
> I won't bother replying to one of the posts but the c-clip is NOT the weak
> spot on the Ford 8.8... since it is behind the splined portion that passes
> through the gear case. The c-clip drawback is NOT weakness of the c-clip
> itself, the c-clip design is only a bad design for wheelers since the axle
> will slide out if the axle shaft breaks. The design drawback with the
> c-clip is NOT weakness, it is simply the axle will not be retained if it
> breaks. There is nothing to retain a c-clipped axle if the axle shaft
> breaks... but the c-clip itself does not break, it is the axle shaft that
> breaks which causes the problem. In no way does the c-clip contribute to
> axle shaft weakness because its groove for the c-clip is behind (again)
> where the splined axle shaft passes through the carrier... so there is no
> stress on the c-clip portion of the axle shaft.
>
> Replacing the 8.8's c-clip with the c-clip eliminator kit is ONLY
> recommended for racing applications... the overall c-clip eliminator
design
> is STRONGLY not recommended for offroading, it is only designed for and
> recommended for racing applications.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Jeep Guy" <jeep_guyNOSPAM@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:votpaor2h66hc8@corp.supernews.com...
> > 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
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:3F8ED9BF.74D7720D@***.net...
> > > Hi Brent,
> > > Don't waste you money doing the super 35 kit. The Ford 8.8 is
still
> > > a C clip, weak link. YJ upgrade link to Dana 44 from:
> > > http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d44.html
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
10-17-2003, 09:33 AM
#45
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Re: Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
....so... what's your point, Jerry? ;-) ...is it that the c-clip is the
weak point on c-clip axles?<jk> :-)
--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
news:EQJjb.86417$gv5.44905@fed1read05...
> I won't bother replying to one of the posts but the c-clip is NOT the weak
> spot on the Ford 8.8... since it is behind the splined portion that passes
> through the gear case. The c-clip drawback is NOT weakness of the c-clip
> itself, the c-clip design is only a bad design for wheelers since the axle
> will slide out if the axle shaft breaks. The design drawback with the
> c-clip is NOT weakness, it is simply the axle will not be retained if it
> breaks. There is nothing to retain a c-clipped axle if the axle shaft
> breaks... but the c-clip itself does not break, it is the axle shaft that
> breaks which causes the problem. In no way does the c-clip contribute to
> axle shaft weakness because its groove for the c-clip is behind (again)
> where the splined axle shaft passes through the carrier... so there is no
> stress on the c-clip portion of the axle shaft.
>
> Replacing the 8.8's c-clip with the c-clip eliminator kit is ONLY
> recommended for racing applications... the overall c-clip eliminator
design
> is STRONGLY not recommended for offroading, it is only designed for and
> recommended for racing applications.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Jeep Guy" <jeep_guyNOSPAM@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:votpaor2h66hc8@corp.supernews.com...
> > 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
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:3F8ED9BF.74D7720D@***.net...
> > > Hi Brent,
> > > Don't waste you money doing the super 35 kit. The Ford 8.8 is
still
> > > a C clip, weak link. YJ upgrade link to Dana 44 from:
> > > http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d44.html
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
weak point on c-clip axles?<jk> :-)
--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
news:EQJjb.86417$gv5.44905@fed1read05...
> I won't bother replying to one of the posts but the c-clip is NOT the weak
> spot on the Ford 8.8... since it is behind the splined portion that passes
> through the gear case. The c-clip drawback is NOT weakness of the c-clip
> itself, the c-clip design is only a bad design for wheelers since the axle
> will slide out if the axle shaft breaks. The design drawback with the
> c-clip is NOT weakness, it is simply the axle will not be retained if it
> breaks. There is nothing to retain a c-clipped axle if the axle shaft
> breaks... but the c-clip itself does not break, it is the axle shaft that
> breaks which causes the problem. In no way does the c-clip contribute to
> axle shaft weakness because its groove for the c-clip is behind (again)
> where the splined axle shaft passes through the carrier... so there is no
> stress on the c-clip portion of the axle shaft.
>
> Replacing the 8.8's c-clip with the c-clip eliminator kit is ONLY
> recommended for racing applications... the overall c-clip eliminator
design
> is STRONGLY not recommended for offroading, it is only designed for and
> recommended for racing applications.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Jeep Guy" <jeep_guyNOSPAM@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:votpaor2h66hc8@corp.supernews.com...
> > 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
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:3F8ED9BF.74D7720D@***.net...
> > > Hi Brent,
> > > Don't waste you money doing the super 35 kit. The Ford 8.8 is
still
> > > a C clip, weak link. YJ upgrade link to Dana 44 from:
> > > http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d44.html
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
10-17-2003, 09:33 AM
#46
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Re: Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
....so... what's your point, Jerry? ;-) ...is it that the c-clip is the
weak point on c-clip axles?<jk> :-)
--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
news:EQJjb.86417$gv5.44905@fed1read05...
> I won't bother replying to one of the posts but the c-clip is NOT the weak
> spot on the Ford 8.8... since it is behind the splined portion that passes
> through the gear case. The c-clip drawback is NOT weakness of the c-clip
> itself, the c-clip design is only a bad design for wheelers since the axle
> will slide out if the axle shaft breaks. The design drawback with the
> c-clip is NOT weakness, it is simply the axle will not be retained if it
> breaks. There is nothing to retain a c-clipped axle if the axle shaft
> breaks... but the c-clip itself does not break, it is the axle shaft that
> breaks which causes the problem. In no way does the c-clip contribute to
> axle shaft weakness because its groove for the c-clip is behind (again)
> where the splined axle shaft passes through the carrier... so there is no
> stress on the c-clip portion of the axle shaft.
>
> Replacing the 8.8's c-clip with the c-clip eliminator kit is ONLY
> recommended for racing applications... the overall c-clip eliminator
design
> is STRONGLY not recommended for offroading, it is only designed for and
> recommended for racing applications.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Jeep Guy" <jeep_guyNOSPAM@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:votpaor2h66hc8@corp.supernews.com...
> > 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
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:3F8ED9BF.74D7720D@***.net...
> > > Hi Brent,
> > > Don't waste you money doing the super 35 kit. The Ford 8.8 is
still
> > > a C clip, weak link. YJ upgrade link to Dana 44 from:
> > > http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d44.html
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
weak point on c-clip axles?<jk> :-)
--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
news:EQJjb.86417$gv5.44905@fed1read05...
> I won't bother replying to one of the posts but the c-clip is NOT the weak
> spot on the Ford 8.8... since it is behind the splined portion that passes
> through the gear case. The c-clip drawback is NOT weakness of the c-clip
> itself, the c-clip design is only a bad design for wheelers since the axle
> will slide out if the axle shaft breaks. The design drawback with the
> c-clip is NOT weakness, it is simply the axle will not be retained if it
> breaks. There is nothing to retain a c-clipped axle if the axle shaft
> breaks... but the c-clip itself does not break, it is the axle shaft that
> breaks which causes the problem. In no way does the c-clip contribute to
> axle shaft weakness because its groove for the c-clip is behind (again)
> where the splined axle shaft passes through the carrier... so there is no
> stress on the c-clip portion of the axle shaft.
>
> Replacing the 8.8's c-clip with the c-clip eliminator kit is ONLY
> recommended for racing applications... the overall c-clip eliminator
design
> is STRONGLY not recommended for offroading, it is only designed for and
> recommended for racing applications.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Jeep Guy" <jeep_guyNOSPAM@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:votpaor2h66hc8@corp.supernews.com...
> > 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
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:3F8ED9BF.74D7720D@***.net...
> > > Hi Brent,
> > > Don't waste you money doing the super 35 kit. The Ford 8.8 is
still
> > > a C clip, weak link. YJ upgrade link to Dana 44 from:
> > > http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d44.html
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
10-17-2003, 11:00 AM
#47
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Posts: n/a
Re: Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
Basically he didn't give a sh*t if the axle fell out while off road.
The National Hot Rod Association requires axle retainers before the car
passes tech and is allowed on the drag strip, I guess they care about
their spectators and driver:
http://static.summitracing.com/globa...msr-9300_m.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJim wrote:
>
> ...so... what's your point, Jerry? ;-) ...is it that the c-clip is the
> weak point on c-clip axles?<jk> :-)
> --
> Jim
> --
> 98 TJ SE
> 90 SJ GW
> http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
The National Hot Rod Association requires axle retainers before the car
passes tech and is allowed on the drag strip, I guess they care about
their spectators and driver:
http://static.summitracing.com/globa...msr-9300_m.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJim wrote:
>
> ...so... what's your point, Jerry? ;-) ...is it that the c-clip is the
> weak point on c-clip axles?<jk> :-)
> --
> Jim
> --
> 98 TJ SE
> 90 SJ GW
> http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
10-17-2003, 11:00 AM
#48
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Re: Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
Basically he didn't give a sh*t if the axle fell out while off road.
The National Hot Rod Association requires axle retainers before the car
passes tech and is allowed on the drag strip, I guess they care about
their spectators and driver:
http://static.summitracing.com/globa...msr-9300_m.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJim wrote:
>
> ...so... what's your point, Jerry? ;-) ...is it that the c-clip is the
> weak point on c-clip axles?<jk> :-)
> --
> Jim
> --
> 98 TJ SE
> 90 SJ GW
> http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
The National Hot Rod Association requires axle retainers before the car
passes tech and is allowed on the drag strip, I guess they care about
their spectators and driver:
http://static.summitracing.com/globa...msr-9300_m.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJim wrote:
>
> ...so... what's your point, Jerry? ;-) ...is it that the c-clip is the
> weak point on c-clip axles?<jk> :-)
> --
> Jim
> --
> 98 TJ SE
> 90 SJ GW
> http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
10-17-2003, 11:00 AM
#49
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Re: Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
Basically he didn't give a sh*t if the axle fell out while off road.
The National Hot Rod Association requires axle retainers before the car
passes tech and is allowed on the drag strip, I guess they care about
their spectators and driver:
http://static.summitracing.com/globa...msr-9300_m.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJim wrote:
>
> ...so... what's your point, Jerry? ;-) ...is it that the c-clip is the
> weak point on c-clip axles?<jk> :-)
> --
> Jim
> --
> 98 TJ SE
> 90 SJ GW
> http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
The National Hot Rod Association requires axle retainers before the car
passes tech and is allowed on the drag strip, I guess they care about
their spectators and driver:
http://static.summitracing.com/globa...msr-9300_m.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJim wrote:
>
> ...so... what's your point, Jerry? ;-) ...is it that the c-clip is the
> weak point on c-clip axles?<jk> :-)
> --
> Jim
> --
> 98 TJ SE
> 90 SJ GW
> http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
10-17-2003, 11:24 AM
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Re: Dana 35 Upgrades/Swapping
I had the axle and wheel fall off on the freeway
on my older 88YJ. I brought it in to a mechanic to
get the inner seal fixed. He (the mechanic) suggested
changing the bearings at the same time on both sides.
O.K. I said Go for it.
After he was done (Friday) I peeled it(120KM) down the freeway
to go fishing at the hunt camp, when I felt a slight shuffle
from the rear. Heck what was that? Looking in my rear view
mirror I saw my wheel with axle attached bouncing on the
freeway. Fricken lucky no one was behind me.
The mechanic said the part supplier sent him the wrong
bearing, which to this day I still doubt as other mechanic
friends said he probably forgot to put the clip in.
Man I was pissed as I was looking forward to going fishing
for the weekend.
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Basically he didn't give a sh*t if the axle fell out while off road.
> The National Hot Rod Association requires axle retainers before the car
> passes tech and is allowed on the drag strip, I guess they care about
> their spectators and driver:
> http://static.summitracing.com/globa...msr-9300_m.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> TJim wrote:
>
>>...so... what's your point, Jerry? ;-) ...is it that the c-clip is the
>>weak point on c-clip axles?<jk> :-)
>>--
>>Jim
>>--
>>98 TJ SE
>>90 SJ GW
>>http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
on my older 88YJ. I brought it in to a mechanic to
get the inner seal fixed. He (the mechanic) suggested
changing the bearings at the same time on both sides.
O.K. I said Go for it.
After he was done (Friday) I peeled it(120KM) down the freeway
to go fishing at the hunt camp, when I felt a slight shuffle
from the rear. Heck what was that? Looking in my rear view
mirror I saw my wheel with axle attached bouncing on the
freeway. Fricken lucky no one was behind me.
The mechanic said the part supplier sent him the wrong
bearing, which to this day I still doubt as other mechanic
friends said he probably forgot to put the clip in.
Man I was pissed as I was looking forward to going fishing
for the weekend.
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Basically he didn't give a sh*t if the axle fell out while off road.
> The National Hot Rod Association requires axle retainers before the car
> passes tech and is allowed on the drag strip, I guess they care about
> their spectators and driver:
> http://static.summitracing.com/globa...msr-9300_m.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> TJim wrote:
>
>>...so... what's your point, Jerry? ;-) ...is it that the c-clip is the
>>weak point on c-clip axles?<jk> :-)
>>--
>>Jim
>>--
>>98 TJ SE
>>90 SJ GW
>>http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98