dana 35 are not safe for the roads!!!

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Jan 3, 2012 | 09:03 AM

#16

Customizer1000

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From: Ohio

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee

37s on a D35?

Isn't there also a difference in axle tube thickness creating a weak point?

What I was thinking, Zak at rustys runs his 30 and 35 with chromolys and wheels it hard and hasn't broke anything, I guess some get lucky

Jan 3, 2012 | 09:06 AM

#17

treah

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From: Richland Center, WI

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee

37s on a D35?

Isn't there also a difference in axle tube thickness creating a weak point?

Yes you are correct there, I personally have never had a problem with a D35...maybe it's because I avoid them like the plague

Jan 3, 2012 | 07:39 PM

#18

SilverHaze

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From: O. NE

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by cherokee90

The axle didn't break, it was the end bearing that's pressed on the axle. The splines on the axle looked perfect and everything still turned smooth with no slack. That bearing just let go. And this happend to my Comanche

Sounds like owner negligence to me. From my experience axle bearings make a LOUD whining noise when they are bad. I only heard the noise when the wheels where still on the car so I can only image how loud it must have been.