In this whole debacle with my rear end imploding, I seemingly glanced over something that makes me wonder. When I opened the diff up and removed everything, the bearings were buttery smooth in every way. I figured everything was original, but I also remember seeing that they're all Timken bearings and I cannot find out whether or not they were a manufacturer for Chrysler. If not, then my rear diff has been serviced in the past and I'm going to need to confirm the gear ratio by counting teeth. I am the 6th owner afterall, so I have no idea what POs did to this thing in the last 14 years.
So, were Timken bearings used in Dana 35s originally?
So, were Timken bearings used in Dana 35s originally?