Does anyone make a spool for a D35?

gone postal · Mar 23, 2007

Looking for something for my rear and was gonna lockright it, but thought a spool would be more beneficial and obviously cheaper. I know I could weld it, but would rather lockright it than do that.

96XJay · Mar 23, 2007

I'm not trying to sound like an ass but wouldn't it make more sense to take the $250 you'd spend for a Lockright and pick up an 8.8 or an 8.25 or something? Locking a D35 is asking for broken shafts. You could get away with welding an 8.8 no problem. Just find one with whatever gears you need and an open carrier, buy some $10 spring pads from Mopar and weld it up.

If you must lock the D35 you can find good deals on D35 Lockrights from time to time on all the boards.

gone postal · Mar 23, 2007

No, not an ass - I'm always open to opinions. I've considered another axle, but honestly, this is only on 31" BFG A/T and mostly sees concrete and the beach. I occasionally venture into mud, but nothing too crazy.

Rev Den · Mar 23, 2007

The only one I know of that make a spool for a D35 is Lincoln.....maybe Miller

No BS...concrete will bust a axle good with traction and a spool, you should look into a lockright.

Otherwise, it is time to upgrade.

Rev

WheelinJR · Mar 23, 2007

yeah lockright is your best bet.

I tried to look up a spool from Auburn, but as expected, no one got that crazy. A nice hot mig weld will spool it up in minutes!

nosigma · Mar 23, 2007

REV,

Do you have personal experience breaking an axle using a spool on concrete or did you just hear about it?

John

Rev Den · Mar 23, 2007

nosigma said:
REV,

Do you have personal experience breaking an axle using a spool on concrete or did you just hear about it?

John

Locked ARB.

Same thing.

Anything else?

Rev

nosigma · Mar 23, 2007

What axle were you runinng?

John

Rev Den · Mar 23, 2007

D35

As mentioned.

Rev

Stock if that was your next question.
XJ loaded with camping gear, increasing traction in the parking lot, tires aired down, dry concrete.

nosigma · Mar 23, 2007

I have no experience running locked on anything but a Dana 44. I have had no problems with my minispool, in fact I am very, very happy with it. The reputation of D35 as a time bomb is well deserved.

Postal: Upgrade the axle (D44, Chry 8.25 or F8.8) and then lock it.

John

woody · Mar 23, 2007

I have only found one company who makes one for the D35... it's model # M18A1

here's a picture:

Does anyone make a spool for a D35?

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