beefing up the dana 30 & 35

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beefing up the dana 30 & 35 #835295 09/11/07 02:47 PM

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North Mississippi

mikeh

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I've been thinking about beefing up my axles. I have a 86' Cherokee with the Dana 30 in the front and a Dana 35 in the rear. I was wondering if there is a way to beef up the axle tubes and differential. I know you can purchase new and stronger axles and gears but I was thinking about trying something to strengthen the outside of the axle to prevent flexing in the tubes and differential housing. Is this a bad idea or is it possible?

Re: beefing up the dana 30 & 35 [Re: mikeh] #835296 09/11/07 03:44 PM

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Wilmington, NC

DBL_DTY97TJ Offline

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The dana 30 is a tough lil' booger stock, so I wouldn't do anything with it. The 35 I wouldn't spend money on b/c it isn't worth it. Run it till it breaks then replace it. Or if you're worried about getting home from the trail replace it first. My .02

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Re: beefing up the dana 30 & 35 [Re: mikeh] #835297 09/12/07 03:40 AM

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calif

cbrazor

Getting the Wheeling Fever

you can install youkon 27 spline upgraded shafts for about 200 beyond that replace it

92 jeep yj re 4 inch lift revolver shackels front and rear 36 inch shocks in front 27 inch in rear 34 swampers ltb 2inch wheel spacers

Re: beefing up the dana 30 & 35 [Re: cbrazor] #835298 09/16/07 06:42 PM

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Arlington, Texas

Brown81CJ5 Offline

Body Damage is Cool

You can truss the axle tubes, but as mentioned before the 35 is not worth the time or effort or money. But, trussing the axles will make your weak point the differential, so you would need to upgrade your gears if you were to do that. And the 30 I would just get upgraded shafts for.

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