i have a 1994 GC 5.2L Auto and i was wanting to know if there are any known problems with the axles and such a firend said the axles are nortorious for breaking. just wondering and are they danas and if so what kind. (28,30,35,40) thanks

sean

 

d30 front,the 5.2 has the d44 rear (slim chance it may have the d35),for normal driving wear and tear the axles are not weak but the 44 does have a little bit of a rep for going out. it's when you add 33" or bigger tires or lockers and a heavy right foot ,thats when they get the "weak" rep

 

'94 he has the D35 in the rear, D44a didn't come out till '95 - '96 .

 

yea,your right 95...i was having a gear discussion (3.55's or 3.73's) on that year moments before,must have mixed the two thoughts

 

Now with the V8 he will have 3.73 gears.. The 4.0L got the 3.55 gears..

Just for added info..

 

I personally like my D30 and D35. It has never let me down when I've needed it.

 

Thank you guys so much for the info so i have D30 in the front and a D35 in the rear. awsome thanks again so much!!!

 

There are some known issues with the pinion bearings on the ZJ rears....

The rear trackbar wallows out its mounting hole allowing the axle to slop around a bit and put uneven loads on the pinion shaft and bearing. The bearing wears out and starts making the tell-tale growling noise.

The problem is mostly seen on ZJ's that are used to tow quite a bit. People want to load trailers to max capacity and still drive 70....

 

You say that like it's a problem. You mean I can't tow my combine up-hill at 75 and not expect something to break?