D30 vs. D35

[Lenard]

why is that the front axles on our trucks the D30's are a better axle than the D35's?

 

From everything I have ever seen on here and my own experiences it seem they hold up

quite a bit better than the D35. :dunno:

[Pete M]

Rear axles suffer from wear and tear all the time when driving, front axles only when in 4wd. When offroad, weight transfer during acceleration or when driving uphill shifts a good deal of the stress to the rear axle. Throughout history, trucks have typically had heavier duty rear axles than front.

[89eliminator]

Rear axles suffer from wear and tear all the time when driving, front axles only when in 4wd. When offroad, weight transfer during acceleration or when driving uphill shifts a good deal of the stress to the rear axle. Throughout history, trucks have typically had heavier duty rear axles than front.

 

word. also, don't let the numbers dictate what strong is. AMC 20 (from a MJ) is better than a D35...

[Lenard]

Rear axles suffer from wear and tear all the time when driving, front axles only when in 4wd. When offroad, weight transfer during acceleration or when driving uphill shifts a good deal of the stress to the rear axle. Throughout history, trucks have typically had heavier duty rear axles than front.

Hmmm.... makes sense :oops:

[Eagle]

The real reason is the thickness of the axle tubes. Dana 35s typically fail when they've been "articulated" severely, putting a slight bend in the tube where it enters the center section housing. Once the tube is bent, the axle shaft no longer runs concentric to the assembly, putting asymmetrical stress on the gears and bearings.