Can you make a Dana 35 strong?

There are two options when upgrading the 35 shafts. Superior Axle & Gear offers its Super 35 kit and Warn has a full-float kit. The Super 35 kit is available for both C-clip and non-C-clip axles. The kit replaces the smallish shafts with 1.31-inch 30-spline pieces that are over 35 percent stronger than stock.

What vehicles have a Dana 35?

The Dana 35 (as well as the AMC-15) is found in a wide variety of vehicles. The most common Dana 35 applications are as a rear axle in the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Comanche and as a front axle in the Ford Explorer and Ford Ranger.

What makes a Dana 35 weak?

The majority of failures on a Dana 35 axle relate to weak 27-spline C-clip-style axleshafts. The factory never intended for these shafts to last with larger than 33-inch tires. Everyone knows it takes more brake force to stop a larger tire, but not everyone chooses to address the issue prior to adding bigger meats.

Can a Dana 35 Handle 35 inch tires?

Registered. Jerry Bransford said: 35″ tires are not recommended on a dana 35.

Are all Dana 35 axle shafts the same?

Any Wrangler Dana 35c axle shaft from ’91 or ’92 to ’06 will fit. Before that, they were non-c-clip designs. The two sides have slightly different lengths so make sure you get them in the right sides.

What’s the difference between a Dana 35 and 44?

The ring gear on the Dana 35 measures 7.62 inches compared to the 8.5-inch ring gear on the Dana 44. That’s nearly an inch larger, which makes a world of difference especially when you’re running large tires. The Dana 44 axle shafts have 30 splines and a 1.31-inch diameter.

How do I identify my Dana 35 axle?

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. The Dana 44 is sort of a six-sided shape.

How much oil does a Dana 35 take?

Jeep Wrangler Differential Fluid Capacity Chart

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.