What axles are in my Jeep TJ?
What axles are in my Jeep TJ?
TJ Wranglers will have either a Dana 30 in the front and a Dana 35 in the rear unless you have a Rubicon model. In which case you’ll have 44s front and back. Some TJs with a Dana 30 in the front can have a 44 in the rear as it was an option from the factory.
Will JK axles fit TJ?
The JK-to-TJ Axle Conversion Kit can also be used to fit the JK Dana 30 under a TJ. The conversion is identical.
Are Dana 60 axles good?
Like we said above, the Dana 60 is the stronger axle. If you want to run big tires or big power you need a Dana 60 axle. At the same time, the Dana 44 is a great axle if you don’t need giant tires or big power. Most people don’t realize how heavy a Dana 60 is and how much unsprung weight affects handling.
What vehicles have Dana 60 axles?
The Dana/Spicer Model 60 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Holding Corporation and used in OEM pickup and limited passenger car applications by Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ford and Land Rover.
Can a Dana 30 handle 35s?
Yes. A Dana30 with 30-spline shafts will be fine for 35″ tires.
Will a JK Dana 44 fit a TJ?
-JK axles are 65.5″ WMS, TJ axles are 60.5″ so if you plan on running a JK front and TJ rear then it wont work. Not even spacers will get you close to the desired rear width. -JK axle uses a pinion flange instead of a yoke. That will need to be swapped over.
How wide is a JK axle?
This assembled axle is the stock JK width (65.5 inches), comes with a 35-spline ARB Air Locker and 5.38:1 gears.
Are Dana 35 axles good?
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.
Can a Dana 30 handle a locker?
The stock Dana 30 and Dana 44 are still fine with 33’s and lockers so long as you’re not hammering them with heavy throttle and driving stupid. It’s when you get to 35’s when it becomes time to invest in alloy shafts if you’re doing tough trails.
What is the weight of a Dana 60?
Every Dana 60 that was originally manufactured by Dana Corp (i.e. not aftermarket) is stamped with a build date and bill of materials on the back of the right hand axle tube. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) 6500 lbs. Ring gear measures 93⁄4″. OEM Inner axle shaft spline counts are 16, 23, 30, 32, 33 and 35.
What is Dana 60 rear end?
The Dana 60 is a Salisbury-type rear-end, meaning the differential carrier removes from the rear of the axle instead of the front. It can be identified by its 10-bolt rear cover, which appears to be lying on its side.
What is Dana Super 60?
Dana Super 60 (Dana S 60) The Dana Super 60 is an upgraded version of the Dana 60 axle. Differences in the Dana Super 60 versus the regular Dana 60: Larger ring and pinion which increase the contact area and overall strength.
What is a Dana 60 axle?
The Dana/Spicer Model 60 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Holding Corporation and used in OEM pickup and limited passenger car applications by Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ford and Land Rover . There are front and rear versions of the Dana 60. It can be readily identified by its straight axle tubes,…