D35 for trailer axle?

JohnX · Nov 15, 2005

Not at all familiar with Danas, as I have the 8.25".

Would a D35 work for a trailer axle...does the carrier have to be intact like an 8.25" (c-clip) or will the axles stay all by themselves.

Just thinking about trying to save a few bucks versus a new "trailer axle" since D35 rears are just about free?

XJ_ranger · Nov 15, 2005

JohnX said:
Not at all familiar with Danas, as I have the 8.25".

Would a D35 work for a trailer axle...does the carrier have to be intact like an 8.25" (c-clip) or will the axles stay all by themselves.

Just thinking about trying to save a few bucks versus a new "trailer axle" since D35 rears are just about free?

yeah the d35 is a c-clip axle

fordtech · Nov 15, 2005

ya... it'll work fine. its a c-clip axle (some old ones were'nt though) so you need the carrier, axle side gears, and cross pin. ring and pinion can go, and the other 2 side gears can go. If you remove the pinion, you should cap off the hole so you can run gear lube. Pull the shoes, hardware, and such.

cal · Nov 15, 2005

XJ_ranger said:
yeah the d35 is a c-clip axle

Mine wasn't. That didnt make it break any less easy, but at least I was able to be strapped to pavement.

langer1 · Nov 15, 2005

Get a rear axle out of a front wheel drive like a Dodge Mini Ram.

Spudboy · Nov 15, 2005

I would just go get a trailer axle myself. I bought a 2000 lb axle with hubs for under $100 at Red Neck Trailer Supply. I know Northern Tool is about the same price and suspect there are other places as well. Find a local source to save on shipping. I'm thinking the D35 will be a 1/2 ton axle at best - could be wrong.

Spudboy

JohnX · Nov 16, 2005

Thanks for the advice. I guess I'll just buy the trailer axle...since it is what I want anyway. I thought about the mini van idea, but was thinking along the lines of getting one free...which would be easy with the d35.

Thanks,

D35 for trailer axle?

JohnX

Sarge

XJ_ranger

NAXJA Member

fordtech

NAXJA Forum User

cal

NAXJA Forum User

langer1

NAXJA Forum User

Spudboy

NAXJA Forum User

JohnX

Sarge

Similar threads