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    Removing Roll Bar Padding

    To anyone else who may read this thread. If you really want to keep the rollbar padding, try this. I've removed mine by slowly working the zipper head back and forth while giving the zipper a sponge bath with lightly soaped water. Eventually got them off and the zipper was functioning nicely...
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    1997 to 2006 Dana 30 swap: Are hubs the same?

    I see. Thanks for the good news.
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    1997 to 2006 Dana 30 swap: Are hubs the same?

    I've found a set of 3.73 Dana 30/Dana 35 from a 2006 tj. No front hubs are included. I plan to swap these axles into my 1997. Can I use my 1997 hubs? It looks like the 2006 Dana 30 has ABS. Will that affect compatibility?
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    Junkyard hunt tips How to quickly identify TJ vs XJ vs JK vs. etc axles

    I'll be making a trip to the junkyard soon. I've been on the hunt for a Dana 30/35 set with at least 3.73 gearing. Is there a quick way to pick out TJ axles from a pile? I know how to spot HP vs LP Dana 30 but are there other tricks? My dad might visit another yard, is there an easy way to make...
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    Should the carrier crosspin have this much play?

    I understand. Thanks for bringing this up guys. I'll be cautious.
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    Should the carrier crosspin have this much play?

    What kind of catastrophic failure? It's not my daily driver and doesn't get highway time. It my gets me to my fishing spots through torn up agriculture roads, trails, and sand. When it fails, I expect it to grind to a stop. Then I get hauled back or maybe even limp home in 4wd. Am I off base here?
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    Should the carrier crosspin have this much play?

    Thanks for the replies. Any last ditch efforts for extending it's life? I'm hoping it'll last until the local junkyards reopen. I'm starting my hunt for an axle (or axles) to swap in.
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    Should the carrier crosspin have this much play?

    I'll definitely do that. From browsing the forum, it seems spider gear damage is pretty common on Dana 35, especially with upsized tires.
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    Should the carrier crosspin have this much play?

    I see. What can I expect to happen with a worn carrier? I've already been thinking over options. Let's say I get another carrier and bearings. Since I wouldn't be removing the pinion, could I just swap the ring gear over and shim for backlash? Or would the whole diff need to be setup?
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    Should the carrier crosspin have this much play?

    Hello all. This is my first post. I've had my TJ for about year. I'm trying to right the wrongs committed by previous owners. I appreciate all the help I've already received by browsing the forum. Previous owner replaced broken spider gears in the Dana 35. When changing the diff fluid, I...
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    Cheers from AZ

    Hello all. I made an account to better tap into the wealth of knowledge on this forum. I've had my TJ for about year. I'm trying to right the wrongs committed by previous owners. I appreciate all the help I've already received by browsing the forum.