Off Road Podcast – 272 All about axles

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Tonight, Aaron prepares for chaos, Jeremy tries to total his jeep, & Ben goes wild with his power tank

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Jeremy – Internet research for the Jeep.  Pricing out getting to 40’s.

Aaron –  Bought more parts for Thomas’s dune buggy.  Bought some components to complete my truck 1st aid kit. Got the shooting range dialed in for my long range shooting event this weekend.

Ben – Finishing house stuff using my power tank for my nail gun. Got to drive a Jeep Gladiator.  Forgot what a solid axle felt like.  Unfortunately it was on the road but still a cool rig overall.  Might be buying a new rear axle.

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News

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Listener Feedback

Hey guys, I was really excited with the last podcast and Mitsubishi Montero’s making the cut as a viable choice for an off roader. I run Mitsubishi Monteros USA, a group all about the Mitsubishi 4WD trucks. I also moderate on 4X4WIRE, one of the best forums for Mitsubishi’s.

Thanks, Frank

Main Topic  

High Pinion vs. Low Pinion

• Front vs rear

Full Float vs Semi Float

Locking Hubs

Common Upgrades:

• Lockers
• Gears
• Trusses 
• Sleeving axle tubes
• C gussets
• Axle shafts
  • Chromoly
  • RCV

Dana 30:

• Ring Gear measures 7.12 inches (181 mm)
• OEM Inner axle shaft spline count: 27
• GAWR: 2,770 lbsDiff type: High-pinion, driver-side drop
• Width (in):60.5

Dana 35:

• GAWR: 2,770 lbs
• Ring Gear measures 7.5 inches (191 mm)
• OEM Inner axle shaft spline count: 27
• Pinion shaft splines: 26
• Rear axle ratios range from 2.21:1 to 4.88:1[3]
• Axle Shaft diameter: Rear 1.09 inches (28 mm) (30 Spline)
• Common applications
  • 1984-1997 Jeep Wagoneer
  • 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee
  • 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • 1986-1992 Jeep Comanche
  • 1987-1995 Jeep YJ Wrangler Note: there was no 96 model.
  • 1997-2006 Jeep TJ Wrangler *option Dana 44 rear and Rubicon’s had Dana 44’s
  • 2007 only some early Jeep JK 2 door Wranglers had Dana 35 non c-clip axles.
  • 2001-2007 Jeep Liberty
• C-clip axle
  • Avoid at all costs

Dana 44:

• GAWR: 3,500 lbs
• Spline count: 30 or 32
• 1980-1991 Jeep Wagoneer Dana 44 Front
  • Diff type: Low-pinion, driver-side drop
  • Bolt pattern: 6-on-5.5
  • Width (in): 60
• JK axles 65.5”

Dana 60:

• 9.75-inch ring gear 
• GAWR: 6,500 lbs
• 1999-Present Ford Super Duty
  • Diff type: High-pinion, driver-side drop
  • Bolt pattern: 8-on-170
  • Width (in): 69-72
  • 1 ton axles

Dana 80:

• GAWR:12,000 lbs

Rockwell Axles:

• GAWR: 12,000 lbs
• 2-½ ton axles
  • 2½-Ton Rockwell Front/Rear
  • Diff type: Double-reduction top loader, full-float
  • Bolt pattern: 6-on-8¾
  • Width (in): 69½ to 79½

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Closing Statements
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