Which Dana axle do I have?
To figure out exactly what axle you have, you can look for the Dana stamped bill of materials number. This stamped number can usually be found on the righthand side or on the longer axletube on the same side of the tube as the differential cover, facing the rear of the truck.
How can I tell if my Jeep has a Dana axle?
The illustration below will help identify the Dana Axle in your Jeep. The model number and date are self explanatory. The Bill of Materials (B.O.M) number is stamped on the right or left hand tube of the driving axles and with the help of a Spicer catalog you should be able to get all the specs and part numbers for the axle.
Where are the rear axles on a Jeep Wrangler?
Conversely, the Dana 35 is only found as a rear axle for the Jeep Wrangler. This axle version can be identified through its oval-shaped differential cover that is wider than its height. Lastly, Dana’s 44 axle can be found under the front or rear end.
What kind of axle does a Dana 35 have?
For instance, here is a typical example of a rear axle made by Omix for a Dana 35, Part 5012820AA. Note the studs at one end to bolt the wheel on. The Omix part is more of a kit and includes a new axle bearing and seal. For the most part, visually, all axles look about the same in a photograph.
What kind of axles does a Jeep YJ have?
As far as stock breakdowns go, those who are original owners of a Jeep YJ (1987-95 build years) will have a Dana 30 in the front and Dana 35 rear, as Jeep only had one factory combination in those years.
The illustration below will help identify the Dana Axle in your Jeep. The model number and date are self explanatory. The Bill of Materials (B.O.M) number is stamped on the right or left hand tube of the driving axles and with the help of a Spicer catalog you should be able to get all the specs and part numbers for the axle.
For instance, here is a typical example of a rear axle made by Omix for a Dana 35, Part 5012820AA. Note the studs at one end to bolt the wheel on. The Omix part is more of a kit and includes a new axle bearing and seal. For the most part, visually, all axles look about the same in a photograph.
What kind of axles does a Jeep Wrangler use?
The Three Wrangler Dana Axles. The Dana portion is the nameplate of Dana Inc., who is the manufacturer of the Jeep axles. There have been a few different axles used in Wranglers over the years with the Dana 44 being the most popular.
What’s the difference between Dana and JK Rubicon axles?
JK Rubicon models have a thicker, slightly redesigned 44. This Rubicon axle is referred to as a Super Dana 44. Dana 44 – For TJs, the inner and outer axle has 30 splines. JK Rubicon model front axles have 30 inner splines and 32 outer splines.