Dana 44 swap to a Dana 35
08-09-2012, 09:12 AM
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Dana 44 swap to a Dana 35
I have a Dana 44 aluminum. I want to put a locker in but not a mechanical locker. So I was thinking of picking up a Dana 35. My question is will that be a direct swap? Or will this require fabrication on the 35 to make it fit?
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08-09-2012, 09:15 AM
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If the D35 is from a grand the same body type it should be a direct swap, however a D35 is not a good idea for a swap, let alone with a locker.
08-09-2012, 09:28 AM
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There is a reason it gets called a "turdy 5"... also a reason I can't sell the one I got for 40 bucks..Haha. they are week. Edited: just realized this was gc tech
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differential spider gear
My jeep is 1997 Grand chrokee. There was a noise in from the back side when I turn the car to the left or right side. I have chage the differential spider gear ( only two of them please see the link
May be i wrote the name of spare part wrong, therefore i have attached the link) and after two days it is again same problem. Coul anybody help me?
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My jeep is 1997 Grand chrokee. There was a noise in from the back side when I turn the car to the left or right side. I have chage the differential spider gear ( only two of them please see the link Amazon.com: Omix-Ada 16507.32 Differential Spider Gear Kit: Automotive May be i wrote the name of spare part wrong, therefore i have attached the link) and after two days it is again same problem. Coul anybody help me?
but as for op i would think get same year and model it would be direct swap... but there has to be a better option than the 35 for GC's too?
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Some of the guys I go off roading with are telling me to change my carrier and try the mechanical locker. Would I need a carrier out of a dana 44 a or would a carrier out of any 44 work?
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From what I have read the D44a is still a decent axle and still better than a dana 35.
You still have 30 spline shafts and what not. I don't think there is much locker support for it but it will still run 33's no problems. If you go bigger I would truss it.
You still have 30 spline shafts and what not. I don't think there is much locker support for it but it will still run 33's no problems. If you go bigger I would truss it.
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Why downgrade and spend more money replacing parts. The D44a is a good rear axle; just sucks there isn't that much aftermarket support.
08-09-2012, 05:50 PM
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I agree, do any of you have any experience with mechanical lockers. Should I consider Aussie, Lock Right or Spartan. I have found somebody who will give me a open carrier.
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Originally Posted by Elnur
My jeep is 1997 Grand chrokee. There was a noise in from the back side when I turn the car to the left or right side. I have chage the differential spider gear ( only two of them please see the link Video Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FPXW8W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER May be i wrote the name of spare part wrong, therefore i have attached the link) and after two days it is again same problem. Coul anybody help me?
When you changed the spider gears fid they look bad? I would have thought bearings first.
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