The rubber fill plug on my dana 35 needs to be replaced so I thought while I change out the diff fluid, maybe weld in a more permanent fill plug like in this pic...

It's not the plug I'm having a hard time finding, it's the nut with the threaded center...any idea on where to get this? Hardware store like Lowes? Autozone and Advance Auto don't have it or at least I couldn't find it.

 

why not get a cover from the jy with the factory plug in it

 

non galvinized pipe coupler and plug from lowes..... cut the coupler in half so it doesnt stick way out and weld it on

 

i could be wrong, but dont the 35's have metal style plugs already? mine does. i think you have a 8.25 if its got a rubber plug?

eta: that pic is an alxe nut from a cv axle or similar, with a universal 3\8 drive drain plug.

 

Nah, mine has a rubber plug and it's definitely a d35...i have ABS brakes

Thanks for the info tho guys...I'll see what I can find!

 

Right, some of them do have the metal plug. Have you checked a JY for one? Granted some JY just stab a hole into them to drain them.

 

:smokin:

Hi,

ever try a plumbing supply store?

or.......www.grainger.com or www.graybar.com

someone like that?

just a suggestion sir!

good luck!

cpnwrench

 

Also check speed shops - they usually have bungs like that (they're often aluminum, but can be readily brazed in place just as easily.)

If you're going to go to that sort of trouble, you might want to consider adding a 1/4" NPT bung as low as possible, and mounting a drain plug as well. It's something I've always wanted to do (I get tired of being doused with gear oil when I change the stuff...)