How do I identify a Dana 35 rear axle?
Dana 35 Axle Identification A Dana 35 cover will look like an oval. The cover will have 10 bolt holes and is 10 and 5/8 inches wide.
How do I know what Dana axle 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.
Can you make a Dana 35 strong?
Make no mistake, a built Dana 35 is a strong and capable axle. Obviously not as strong as a build Dana 44 (or similar), but if you’re not going to be running anything larger than 33″ tires, a built Dana 35 should suit you just fine.
How to tell the difference between a Chrysler 8.25 and a Dana 35?
The easiest way to tell which axle you have is to look at the bottom of the differential. If there a flat section on the bottom, about 3-4 inches wide then you have a Chrysler 8.25. If the bottom of the differential is completely round you have a Dana 35.
What kind of rear axle does a Chrysler 8.25 have?
All YJ Wranglers came equipped with a Dana 35 because there wasn’t any other option for a rear axle. TJ Wranglers came with either a Dana 35 or a Dana 44 but never came with a Chrysler 8.25. The Dana 35 has earned a pretty poor reputation in the off-road world.
How can you tell if a Dana axle is under a jeep?
You may be unsure which axle is under your Jeep, or maybe you’re purchasing a Jeep and want to know which axle it has. There are a few things that can help you tell if the axle is a Dana 35 or a Dana 44. The easiest way to tell these axles apart is to look at the shape of the differential cover. The Dana 35 cover is pretty much perfectly round.
What kind of rear axle does a jeep have?
Most Jeeps in the 90s came with three types of rear axles: Chrysler 8.25, Dana 35 or Dana 44.