starkizer Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 I am in dire need to replace my rear axle. I just moved to the South Texas Area and upon arrival I was greeted with shreaded spider gears in the dif. So as my MJ was my daily driver, I need to get her fixed! If anyone in my area has a Dana 35 Axle for sale, I will come a running! Here is the current specs off the plate on the pumpkin...... or if you happen to have a better solution (other then junk yard) please let me know. the plate reads 53004770 3.08 605324-1 Thanks guys!
Alexia Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 You could buy replacement spider gears. A set for older axles may be difficult to find. http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-7139400-dana-35-spider-gear-kit-1-6-94-earlier.html
Geonovast Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 There must be a dozen guys on here who have piles of D35s in the scrap pile that they could yoink spiders from.
starkizer Posted September 12, 2012 Author Posted September 12, 2012 How hard is it to change out there gears? I just started working at O'reilly Auto Parts and I looked and I know they can order in the loaded case with all the gears and all that for a couple hundred bucks. I don't have a lot of tools no special tools and no air supply at the new house yet. Do I need anything special for the job? Think it would be easy enough to replace the gears then the whole axle?
starkizer Posted September 12, 2012 Author Posted September 12, 2012 Also, just checked out the front axle and its geared at 3.07 not 3.08 (like the rear), does that make any difference.... I was thinking that should be the same gear ratio?
jimoshel Posted September 12, 2012 Posted September 12, 2012 There must be a dozen guys on here who have piles of D35s in the scrap pile that they could yoink spiders from. There must be a dozen guys on here who have piles of D35s in the scrap pile that they could yoink spiders from. Well now that you mentioned it. Waiting to see who the other 11 are.
starkizer Posted September 13, 2012 Author Posted September 13, 2012 Well now that you mentioned it. Waiting to see who the other 11 are. Does that mean you have one for sale then? :brows:
87Chief Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 Spiders aren't that hard to do.. JUst takes time, look it up on youtube.. Great place for that kind of stuff.
starkizer Posted September 17, 2012 Author Posted September 17, 2012 after watching countless hours of youtube video. I have decided to replace the spiders and pretty much rebuild the whole axle. I think I can put in new axle shafts and bearings and races and seals and spiders and all that. Actual labor, no problem, Ive done worse. I just need to find the parts. The real irony so far is, I have only found the ring and pinion so far, which is the only part that is still good in the diff! Want to stick with new parts, so I'm going to do some searches online, probably buy 10 different brands of 10 different things. wish me luck, and you can bet it will be posted on my build page.
mvusse Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 Why are you spending this much time and money on a junk axle that is most likely going to blow up again? When I replaced my D35 I gave it away for free. Most other people around here sold theirs for $30 scrap metal price.
Incommando Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 No, 3.07 to 3.08 is no problem and that is way the factory put them in there. You are talking about 1/100 of a revolution differnce. The widest range I know of from the factory is 4.27:1 & 4.30:1but I have read that a much wider range than that is acceptable. IF you know someone who can weld you could probably buy an XJ 8.25 and new perches to be welded on to MJ specs for about $100.
jimoshel Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 Does that mean you have one for sale then? :brows: Does that mean you have one for sale then? :brows: Spider gears $20 shipped
starkizer Posted September 18, 2012 Author Posted September 18, 2012 upon the advice of pretty much everyone that has ever even seen a Jeep of any kind.... I am going to swap axles. I should be excited I know, but I am dreding it for some reason. I just want to be done and driving my baby again!
sinkrun Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 I think the 97 up cherokee (not the grand cherokee) axle will fit and is a strong upgrade I think the dealer has spring pearches for cheap. You will just have to have a shop weld them on right and gring the old one off.
starkizer Posted September 19, 2012 Author Posted September 19, 2012 off to the scrap yard in the morning... here's to hope :cheers:
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