How to tell a Dana 35 from a Dana 44

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hockeyplurr

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Anchorage

• Aug 17, 2005

• #1

I searched but couldnt find anything and Im in a bind for time. Im about to go look at an Xj and was wondering if anyone had any pics of a dana 35 and a dana 44 so I can know which one this Xj has. Thanks for the help

 

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Puma297

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Location

NC

• Aug 17, 2005

• #2

might also be a 8.25, this pic is a good reference for identifying axles.

straight from www.mallcrawlin.com

 

Yucca-Man

NAXJA Member # 683

Location

Castle Rock, CO

• Aug 17, 2005

• #3

Look here. http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/gear1.html#axle

 

slowrider

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Location

Westminster So Cal

• Aug 17, 2005

• #4

Another quick visual reference is on the yoke side of the casting the D35 has a single stifening ridge per side while the D44 has at least 3 per side.

 

Starboard M

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Lafayette, CA

• Aug 17, 2005

• #5

Could you just say that if there is a bulge in the cover, then its a 44? Obviously if its not a 8.25 and a 60.

 

BingBing

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Location

Chicopee, MA

• Aug 17, 2005

• #6

Dana 35's use a rubber plug. Dana 44 has an angular housing. 8.25 has a flat lower case.

 

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ECU88XJ

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Location

30269

• Aug 17, 2005

• #7

slowrider said:

Another quick visual reference is on the yoke side of the casting the D35 has a single stifening ridge per side while the D44 has at least 3 per side.

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Not Always the case; http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=54665

 

Jeepin Jason

NAXJA Member #1100

Location

Lewisville, TX

• Aug 17, 2005

• #8

Starboard M said:

Could you just say that if there is a bulge in the cover, then its a 44? Obviously if its not a 8.25 and a 60.

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No, the D35 cover has a bulge, that's just a poor diagram.

Seriously though, if you can't tell the difference in shape btwn an oval and a kinda-diamond, you got bigger things to be worrying about.

 

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andyr354

NAXJA Forum User

Location

North Central KS

• Aug 17, 2005

• #9

the 86 and older D35s also sometimes have a metal fill plug, they are not always rubber.

 

stoneattic

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Location

Honey Brook, PA

• Aug 17, 2005

• #10

If it's broke it's a D35.

 

HaleYes

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Clay County, IL

• Aug 17, 2005

• #11

stoneattic said:

If it's broke it's a D35.

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:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

 

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lankchevy

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Location

sw mo

• Aug 17, 2005

• #12

my 88 d35 had a metal fill plug.

kolby

 

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MudDawg

NAXJA Member #728

Location

Central Florida

• Aug 18, 2005

• #13

The old fart scratches his chin and sez....yup...pictures are better than a thousand words....ummm...I ain't broke my 35 yet....I "corrected" some problems from a crappy, yet high priced gear install. But then again...I don't do 5K rpm sidestep the clutch tricks....and when I'm stuck, it's time for the snatch-rope and one of my buddies with the militaries and 49s. :laugh3:

 

What Rd

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Athens, IL

• Aug 18, 2005

• #14

Approach the vehicle from the rear quarter and give it a healthy shove. If the wheel nearest you falls out onto the pavement with a lengthy chunk of axle attached to it - that's a Dana 35.