monte0112

im looking into replacing my weak dana 35. I can get a ford 9 in with standard 35 spline axles pretty reasonable. will the 9" with those axles and a full spool hold 35s?

offroadnut36

It will easily hold them. What you need to worry about is width of the 9". Are you doing a front axle swap too?

monte0112

no i have a hp dana 30 and plan to put 27 spline chromoly shafts with chromoly u joints and a locker. ive heard that would hold 35s. ur opinion?

offroadnut36

The D30 will holds 35s with those upgrades. But what vehicle are you going to get the 9" out of?

monte0112

not sure, im going to have east coast gear supply build one for me. they said they could get me one same width as stock. they might plan on fabin one

offroadnut36

ok, just as long as your rear tire dont stick out 5" past your fronts lol. You should be good with that setup. What gears are you planning on running?

monte0112

yea ive done alot of research and that seams to be the best combo for the money and all. prob gonna run 4.88s. might go with 5.29s tho. i hardly ever drive it and if i do its only a few miles. i always trailer it when im going wheeling

offroadnut36

If my rig was a trail only rig I would go with 5.29s, but I'm not sure if there are 5.29s for the d30.

monte0112

yea havent looked into gearing too much. 4.88s will do the job if i cant 5.29s

xjmarc

4.88 are the lowest for the 30. A 9 inch with 35 spline shafts (stock is 28 and 31) is basically as strong as a Dana 60.