How can you tell a Dana 35 from a 44?
How can you tell a Dana 35 from a 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. A Dana 35 (left) compared to a Dana 44 (right).
How do I identify my Dana 44?
Many Dana axles have the model ID cast into the fins or centersection. Look for a “44” or “60” cast into the reinforcement ribs. The number can usually be found on the lower right side rib below the differential cover, but it may also be found on other ribs or on top of the main cast structure.
Can Dana 44 run 35s?
35s and 4.10s drive just fine. You can regear if you want but it isn’t necessary at all. I use mine both on and off-road and never have an issue.
Is the Super 35 kit worth it?
A Dana 35 with a good quality (there are some that are not so good) Super 35 kit is significantly stronger and more worthy of pretty much any trail a TJ on 35″ tires can make it through. Very few owners of Super 35 kits have ever had a problem, Superior Axle was proud of the fact they had very few warranty issues.
What vehicles have a Dana 44?
The Dana 44 has seen use in Chevrolet Corvettes and Dodge Vipers. This axle is referred to as a Dana 44 ICA or Dana 44 IRS. All 1980–1982 Chevrolet Corvette C3 and manual transmission equipped 1985–1996 Chevrolet Corvette C4 had this axle. A rear transaxle was used starting with the Corvette C5.
Can a Dana 30 handle 35s?
Yes. A Dana30 with 30-spline shafts will be fine for 35″ tires.
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.
What is a Super 35 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. These are the same size as the shafts found in many Dana 44s and even some Dana 60s!
Can a Dana 35 axle be turned into a super 44 axle?
Kits are also available with SuperJoints for some applications. We are an Authorized Dealer of Revolution Gear & Axle and Yukon Gear & Axle. Turn your stock Dana 30, Dana 35 or Dana 44 Axle into a Super 30, Super 35 or Super 44. These Super Axle Kits feature larger spline 4340 Chromoly axles.
What kind of axles are in Super 35?
Our Super 35 Kit contains Left & Right Ten Factory axle shafts, TIMKEN outer axle bearings,Grade 8 Thread in studs, and your choice of a Detroit Locker or ARB air locker. Up-grade to the bullet proof 30 spline axles!
Which is Dana 30 front axle shaft kit?
Dana 30 Front Axle Shaft Kit for Jeep Wrangler TJ, Cherokee XJ and Grand Cherokee ZJ uses the large “1350” style u-joint. T he substantially larger 1350 u-join provides a substantial strength increase over the smaller 5-760X joint and allows extra clearance for tighter turning.
What’s the warranty on a super 44 axle?
Super 44 Rear Axle Kit w/ARB 33 Spline come with the Bearings seals and retainers 100 Percent pressed together and ready to install and are backed by a comprehensive 10 Year warranty that covers all failures.
