Jerry Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Apologies if I'm being a search dimwit :dunce: I know there's a thread around somewhere with lots photos of all the different types of axles but having failed to find it with a search and got to page sixteen of the tech section without success I'm posting the question :brows: Today I thought it's about time I learnt a bit more about my trucks under carriage. Can someone either point me to the relevant thread or tell me what axles these are.....pulease and thank you! :cheers: Front Rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Dana 30 front, Dana 35 rear :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Pete M said: Dana 30 front, Dana 35 rear :thumbsup: Yup... :agree: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 Thanks guys edit: I don't suppose you got time to enlighten me as to the dependability of a Dana35 for load carrying? Items like, say, I know! 1000lb Campers :brows: Double edit! And where that axle identification thread lives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 If you take it easy, and don't use over sized tires, the 35 might be fine. Run it until (if) it breaks, then find a 44 or Ford 8.8 to replace it with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 thanks for the advice :thumbsup: I already treated it to some high grade synthetic oil so it has a fighting chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Probably won't matter. The 35 has structural issues that a good lube won't solve. I'd be looking into replacing it sooner rather than later if I was hauling a huge camper. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 mvusse said: If you take it easy, and don't use over sized tires, the 35 might be fine. Run it until (if) it breaks, then find a 44 or Ford 8.8 to replace it with. a 97+ 8.25 is a good option too.....and easy to throw disc brakes on. they can be had for $100 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Pete M said: Probably won't matter. The 35 has structural issues that a good lube won't solve. I'd be looking into replacing it sooner rather than later if I was hauling a huge camper. :thumbsup:Agreed...not only are the axle shafts weak, but the housing is too. Consistently hauling that much weight is going to bend/break that housing and/or the shafts, as Pete said, "sooner than later". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddzz1 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Here is one of the links to the axle chart: http://coloradok5.com/axleguide.shtml In the DIY section there is a sticky titled "a list of links for info" that has alot of the good links for common info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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