How can I tell what axles are on my Jeep?
How can I tell what axles are on my Jeep?
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. The Dana 44 is sort of a six-sided shape. A Dana 35 (left) compared to a Dana 44 (right).
How do I know what type of 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.
How do you read an axle tag?
Locate the part of the tag that consists of a series of three letters, a hyphen and then one or two more letters and a possible single digit after that. This is the code for the axle model, the number at the end — if present — will indicate if there is a potential interchange possible with another model.
What Jeeps have a Dana 44?
SJ Wagoneer: Grand Wagoneers, Full Size Wagoneers and Full Size Cherokees/Cherokee Chiefs came standard with Dana 44 front axles, and either the Dana 44 or AMC 20 rear axles.
How do I identify my Spicer axle?
The Spicer front non drive steering axles are identified with a tag located between the spring pads, on the front side of the center beam section. All Spicer heavy axle assemblies are identified with two tags. One located on the differential carrier, and the other on the right front leg of the banjo housing.
How do you tell if you have a Dana 60?
The easiest way to tell them apart is by looking at the size of the center section. Because of the way larger ring gear on the Dana 60 the center section is noticeably larger. The center section on a Dana 60 has a noticeable cutout for the larger gears. The Dana 60 axle will typically have larger brakes as well.
Are Dana 50 and 60 hubs the same?
The Dana 50 brake parts/spindle etc are compatible with the ’95-97 Dana 60 knuckle.
What kind of axles do jeeps use?
Dana 30 differentials are used in most Jeeps. From the CJ-series (CJ5, CJ7, CJ8 Scrambler) to the YJ, TJ Wranglers, and even XJ Cherokees. These axles would be made for open-end steering, meaning they allow for front spindles and parts that will enable the vehicle to turn. They have 10 bolts on the cover plate.
Where do I find the axle part number?
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.
How many axles does a jeep Dana have?
The differential housing has two axles (a left and a right). Typically they are about the same, except the length can be different (but on some vehicles, they can be the same exact part, left and right).
How are differentials identified without an ID tag?
Without an ID tag, differentials are identified by the number of cover bolts, the distinctive shape of the cover, the number of ring gear bolts, and ring gear diameter. They can also be identified by whether the center section is an integral or dropout design. Dropout differentials are also referred to as 3rd members or pumpkins.