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1970 CJ5 - Dana 35 swap?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by por356s, Oct 14, 2008.

  1. Oct 14, 2008
    por356s

    por356s New Member

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    I have access to a pair of stock D35 axles out of a 1988 Jeep Wrangler. Is it possible, without too much work, to swap out. I have a 1970 cj5 with buick 225, T14a, model 20 tc, rear d44, f d27.. Is it even worth it. I was looking at the width as an advantage, as well as the disk brakes.. Thanks
     
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    mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

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    Not worth it at all. Your 44 is much stronger. Along with the fact the YJ has a different wheel bolt pattern.
     
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    neptco19

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    The front D30 center section is on the wrong side for your CJ, and the rear 35 is a downgrade compared to your 44.
     
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    sparky

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    Not to mention a centered rear diff on the 35. A 1970 could have a flanged Dana 44, even if it's two piece the overall axle construction is MUCH stronger than a D35 axle.
     
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    por356s

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    Thanks guys for the super fast responses.. I love this place. Being fairly new to the Jeep seen, I knew I could depend on you guys for advise. Thanks again, Curtis
     
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    TheDude

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    A dana 35 is practically an over glorified golf cart axle, stick with the 44, and 27.
     
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