I'm confused, how does the jack or tree branch stay put to hold the wheel on once you start towing the vehicle, I would think the wheel would spin & twist the straps right off???
That fix is a temporary trail repair that is only good enough to get you back to camp to be repaired, that's it. You'd need to completely repair the axle before driving or towing it on the highway.I'm confused, how does the jack or tree branch stay put to hold the wheel on once you start towing the vehicle, I would think the wheel would spin & twist the straps right off???
Because the straps are too short to twist is what I was thinking.I'm confused, how does the jack or tree branch stay put to hold the wheel on once you start towing the vehicle, I would think the wheel would spin & twist the straps right off???
I heard enough bad stories about the Dana 35 that I didn't want to throw any money at it. Watched Craigslist for a while and found a Dana 44 for $750, which also included the rear disk brakes. Sold the Dana 35 for $400, so my net cost was $350. I then changed gearing and had a Detroit TrueTrac installed. I'm no expert like some of the guys here but I got through the Rubicon Trail two years ago without breaking anything and there is no way I would've attempted that with a Dana 35 - I just wanted the peace of mind and I'll always stack the odds in my favor as much as I can. ymmv...
I have been looking for a Dana 44 or a 8.8 for years and the very cheapest I have found around here has been 2K and usually some suck ass gear ratio where then I would have to spend another few hundred bucks to change it. I am almost positive I will have to regear this year or early next year. If I don't find something by then, I will most likely super 35 my 35 and run an ARB and feel pretty good about it. I don't plan on doing the Rubicon trail any time soon so I can see your concern for sure, but sometimes we have to deal with what we have, and make it the best we can. Sounds like you got a great deal, and I would have done that too for sure, but still been trying to find that deal. I can't wait for it much longer as life goes on.
Yep, or you can start out with a Ford 8.8 with the TJ tabs already welded on for $859, and then add the gears and locker you were going to buy for the Dana 35 anyway.
https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-2763540-ford-8-8-rear-axle-bolt-in-tj-assembly.html
I’m not bashing the Dana 35 because I used mine for several years with no issues but it was always in the back of my mind that it was a relatively weak link. Once I went from 32’s to 35’s, the risk became too great for my comfort. Again, just my experience and thought process...
Hmm. Shipped to CA was 200.I looked at those before but to get it to Arizona was an expensive hassle. I may look more into it when the time gets nearer, but if I remember right it was almost 1000 dollars to ship it and they wouldn't drop at my house.
I will have to check again, but I swear on my quote it was almost 1000 dollars just for shipping.Hmm. Shipped to CA was 200.
Ya the 200 is a handling charge - not the shipping charge. Also going through the drop downs for what I am looking for it was 2500 bucks before shipping and handling. Priced too high for me. I might consider it if it was local, and I could save the shipping cost. I would not like it, but I would squeak out 2500 for it, but no way 3500. I could get a Rubicon Dana 44 locally for 4 grand with less hassle. Although I would have to regear that too. Much cheaper to just do a super 35 my Dana 35 and add a ARBw gears. I can also add a ARB and gears in the front also, for less than the price of just that rear axle.Hmm. Shipped to CA was 200.
I have been looking for a Dana 44 or a 8.8 for years and the very cheapest I have found around here has been 2K and usually some suck ass gear ratio where then I would have to spend another few hundred bucks to change it. I am almost positive I will have to regear this year or early next year. If I don't find something by then, I will most likely super 35 my 35 and run an ARB and feel pretty good about it. I don't plan on doing the Rubicon trail any time soon so I can see your concern for sure, but sometimes we have to deal with what we have, and make it the best we can. Sounds like you got a great deal, and I would have done that too for sure, but still been trying to find that deal. I can't wait for it much longer as life goes on.
Boy I would sure try and swing it if you can. Especially if it is a bolt in meaning you don't have to re-gear and all of the brakes are there. Especially because you are more of a wheeler than me.I’m looking at a Dana 44 right now for $900 with disc brakes. Not sure I can swing it right now
If you were able to swing it, would you be doing the axle switcheroo yourself?I’m looking at a Dana 44 right now for $900 with disc brakes. Not sure I can swing it right now
I still have to find out what gears it has. Right now I have a stock Dana 35 with 3.73 gears. I’d ultimately like 4.56Boy I would sure try and swing it if you can. Especially if it is a bolt in meaning you don't have to re-gear and all of the brakes are there. Especially because you are more of a wheeler than me.
What gears do you have now and what mods? Is it a super 35 by chance with 456 gears?
That is an awesome deal especially since I haven't seen them for under 2K here.