How To Identify A Dana Axle

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How to Identify a Dana 35 Axle | Metal Gear Solid 3

Overview

The Dana 35 axle was introduced by MOPAR in 1948 as a lightweight but tough front axle for practically each four-wheel drive vehicle made by the company. It utilizes a 7.562-inch ring gear and 1.406-inch pinion gear with 26-spline axles. At a single time, this axle was obtainable in a strong configuration only, but was reconfigured to operate as a center-section for independent front suspension in the late 1990s.

Upgrading this axle for hard-core off-road use is straightforward, and aftermarket support for this axle is sturdy. Acquiring new components for this axle is as straightforward as producing a phone call, offered you know how to correctly determine the model that you have.

How to Identify a Dana 35 Axle

Step 1

Any Jeep with bigger than stock tires need to enable the average particular person to match beneath to identify the axle. Methods two by way of 4 are only needed if you cannot match beneath the automobile.

Step two

Chock the rear wheels, ensuring that the wheel chocks are taking the weight of the vehicle ahead of raising the front end.

Step 3

Raise vehicle with floor jack, utilizing the factory center frame pad. You only want to raise the automobile sufficient to fit underneath, so there is no want to lift the wheels.

Step 4

Insert jack stands on factory pads on both the driver and passenger side frame-rails.

Step 5

Clean off the axle center section with a rag and carburetor cleaner if necessary.

Step six

The metal axle ratio tag is positioned on the lower passenger-side portion of the center section, just below exactly where the axle tube attaches and visible from the front of the car.

Step 7

The model amount of the axle is stamped on the triangular axle-reinforcement internet, wherever the extended tube attaches to the center section. It is plainly visible from the front.

Step eight

The production date is stamped on the front of the long tube, about five inches from exactly where it attaches. It will read in a XX-XX-XXXX format.

Step 9

The bill of material range is stamped on the lengthy tube a few inches further out from the date. It provides the distinct info on the elements utilised and the measurements of the axle. It will study in a 603-XXX, 604-XXX or 605-XXX format.

Step ten

There are dozens of combinations of parts that can be employed, so contact original client service at gear manufacturer Dana Spicer, or aftermarket suppliers of Dana axle components like CKS, drivetrain.com or discountjeepparts.com with the bill of material number. These businesses have a extensive listing of all axle varieties and their bill numbers.

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