Help! Need Rear Axle!!

[Horned Owl]

If it weren't for bad luck...

So, I wasn't even wheeling, and I blew up my Dana 35 tonight. The carrier cracked in half and looks to have chewed up the majority of the gears inside as well. And this vehicle is my DD, I am in desperate need of a repair or replacement asap.

My dream fix is that someone has a D44 laying around that has 3.73 gears and is ready to bolt in to a 01 TJ. But I am open to any suggestions at this point, as long as I can keep the cost down.

Please help!

Businesses, please P.M. me with solutions/quotes!

BTW. Dieter will probably be posting pics of the carnage here shortly.

[AZG23]

bum deal man....wish I had one layin around...but I dont.

[lancetkenyon]

It is not if you blow up a D35....but when. Sorry to hear about it. Good luck with the axle. Absolute Offroad should be able to help you out, but not until tomorrow at 8AM when they open. I hear they are a Currie dealer now..........

[Tom Schenk]

This might work...

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/pts/613343222.html

[AZG23]

or this

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/pts/605365364.html

[dieter]

Here is the best picture of the ones I took. Sorry it is with my cell phone.
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r292/BryanD_photos/0330081813.jpg

[terron gregg]

what are you willing to pay for a 44 with a loc rite locker in it pm me your offer

[yellow_X]

what are you willing to pay for a 44 with a loc rite locker in it pm me your offer

Trade you for my open D35:aagh::aagh::aagh:

[terron gregg]

i dont want to throw away your trash for you

[TomHatch]

DesertFab seems to keep one on hand for situations like this.
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/showthread.php?t=31934

[AZXJ]

Horned Owl, I didn't realize you were in such Dire need.. We have a few Take off D35's at the shop that we sell for $100.00 ea.. This is complete Drum to drum..

Dave

[TanTJJim]

Just an FYI, these failures are typically due to excessively spinning one wheel. But I digress, hope you get it fixed soon. The great thing about blowing up a D35 is that you can always find a cheap replacement or it give you a really good reason to upgrade. :)

[Horned Owl]

Just an FYI, these failures are typically due to excessively spinning one wheel. But I digress, hope you get it fixed soon. The great thing about blowing up a D35 is that you can always find a cheap replacement or it give you a really good reason to upgrade. :)

"Excessively spinning one wheel"... Are you implying that I have spent the last seven years pulling "one legger" burn outs whenever I get the chance?!? Well sir, you couldn't be farther from the truth! I stopped doing that about 3 months ago! About the same time I put on the 33's. I guess the 6+ years of abuse may have weakened it but I think the 33's may have been the final straw!

[Allen]

I have parts laying around to rebuild a d35 completely, but lately I seem to be using all my spares :aagh: I'd probably break if I loaned them out!

Anyways, Todd and Dave got a d35 in their shop ready to bolt in. I know because I almost had to buy it myself!

[OlneyJeeps]

:frenchchili:Gave my spare 35 to some French guy, sorry

[lancetkenyon]

Horned Owl, I didn't realize you were in such Dire need.. We have a few Take off D35's at the shop that we sell for $100.00 ea.. This is complete Drum to drum..

Dave

That is about $99 too high.........:aagh::angel:

[Horned Owl]

Still looking...

[lancetkenyon]

Still looking...

I heard you called Joe.....I was standing there when you did.

[Horned Owl]

I heard you called Joe.....I was standing there when you did.

Man, I have called everyone. No luck on a cheap complete axle yet. I cant even find a 35 with 3.73's. Lots of people can rebuild the one I have. But i'm not sure I want that axle anymore (i know how it's been treated for the last 7 years. :laugh2:) So, still looking, and thinking of converting to an 8.8.

[mingoglia]

Man, I have called everyone. No luck on a cheap complete axle yet. I cant even find a 35 with 3.73's. Lots of people can rebuild the one I have. But i'm not sure I want that axle anymore (i know how it's been treated for the last 7 years. :laugh2:) So, still looking, and thinking of converting to an 8.8.

Dave said he had one for $100? You're not going to find an axle assembly for cheaper than that. The axle shafts alone are worth at least half that.

Mike

[dieter]

The only thing Dave had was d35 with 3.07's, Mark needs one with 3.73's.

[mingoglia]

The only thing Dave had was d35 with 3.07's, Mark needs one with 3.73's.

I know this probably isn't an option but if he's in dire straits and can't get to work the axle with 3.07 gears will get him to work and back until he can swing having the ration swapped... just keep in in 2wd.

[TRLR8TDTJ]

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[terron gregg]

for a hundred bucks id throw it in there( and not wheel it until i found a 44 to swap out with with the right gears and then resell it after you found the 44 . thats what i would do if i still had to drive my jeep everyday

[terron gregg]

mike you beat me to it im a slow typer

[dieter]

for a hundred bucks id throw it in there( and not wheel it until i found a 44 to swap out with with the right gears and then resell it after you found the 44 . thats what i would do if i still had to drive my jeep everyday

That was an idea that was mentioned too.

[TanTJJim]

"Excessively spinning one wheel"... Are you implying that I have spent the last seven years pulling "one legger" burn outs whenever I get the chance?!? Well sir, you couldn't be farther from the truth! I stopped doing that about 3 months ago! About the same time I put on the 33's. I guess the 6+ years of abuse may have weakened it but I think the 33's may have been the final straw!

One thing I don't think many people realize is how much they can spin one tire when they are offroad and have an open diff. Think about it, you get high centered, you have 2 wheels completely off the ground and when you give it gas you spin just one tire on each axle. This make the spider gears spin like crazy which they are not designed to do, they loose lubrication and start to gall on the diff pin eventually seizing which shears the roll pin that holds the diff pin in and over the next couple of days or even possible weeks that diff pin works it's way out slowly until you have what, well, what you have. Going to larger tires typically breaks the axle shafts themselves due to the increased torque it takes to move them. You didn't break an axle shaft.

Sorry for being so abrupt, but I'm writing this for other people to see and possibly give them pause next time they're hammering on the gas with open diffs and spinning the tire that's in the air to 50 mph. Or the guys that go mudding and just have a blast hitting that skinny pedals throwing roosts of mud all over the place and at the same time killing the spider gears. Now I'm not saying you have done any of this, but typically that's what causes this type of failure.

[daniel]

... just keep in in 2wd.

i think one time i drove around my TJ for 3 months like that:aagh: And i took out the spider gears put the pin back in and no diff cover :aagh::aagh: Not the best idea but it worked

[terron gregg]

i think one time i drove around my TJ for 3 months like that:aagh: And i took out the spider gears put the pin back in and no diff cover :aagh::aagh: Not the best idea but it worked

you would drive with no diff cover

[Horned Owl]

I know this probably isn't an option but if he's in dire straits and can't get to work the axle with 3.07 gears will get him to work and back until he can swing having the ration swapped... just keep in in 2wd.

I'm concerned about running 33's with 3.07 gears. If it was 3.73's or higher for that price, I would jump on it.

[Horned Owl]

Hey Guys and Gals,

I just wanted to say that I appreciate everyones input so far. I hope you guys don't think I'm being too picky here, and shooting down all the options. I just need to do this on a budget and at the same time I'd like to fix it once and then not have to mess with it for a long time. So, I'm still trying and looking. Please don't give up on me. Keep your ideas and finds coming, they really are greatly appreciated.

[SHNIPE]

Just an FYI, these failures are typically due to excessively spinning one wheel. But I digress, hope you get it fixed soon. The great thing about blowing up a D35 is that you can always find a cheap replacement or it give you a really good reason to upgrade. :)

the carrier is prone to cracking near the screw for the center pin. Mine had a huge crack in it when i pulled it. Never let loose but it wasnt far behind.

[dieter]

the carrier is prone to cracking near the screw for the center pin. Mine had a huge crack in it when i pulled it. Never let loose but it wasnt far behind.

When you put all the pieces back together that is one place were it is cracked.

[Horned Owl]

When you put all the pieces back together that is one place were it is cracked.

Yep, still haven't found the screw.

[daniel]

you would drive with no diff cover


I did for a while and no oil. I was looking for a D-35. I went thru a few of those

[daniel]

Yep, still haven't found the screw.


Are you talking about the screw that holds in the pin for the spider gears? If so i have 2 of them and i also have the pin and some c-clips. If that is what you need to get back up and running

[SHNIPE]

lol deej the carrier is in multiple pieces. He needs some JB Weld

[daniel]

Oh well I tryed. Man just put it in 2wd for a bit and one will come up for free.

[daniel]

Hey try calling this guy is # is on his sig PURPLE. I got some part from him befor. He has all kinds of crap in his backyard

[SHNIPE]

Purple is a good guy. Usually has everything youd need

[terron gregg]

is this the same guy postin crap for sale on cragslist ???

[SHNIPE]

yeah purple always has stuff on CL

[terron gregg]

ive talked to him before was looking at his xj trailer seems like an ok guy

[David C]

Purple is a good guy. Went to him the first time I broke a D35 shaft. He's got LOTS of stuff and he's fair and trustworthy.

[FrenchChili]

"Purple parts, to keep your rig happy"


:D

[dieter]

Who is this purple guy?

[daniel]

Who is this purple guy?


Well he is a guy with alot of jeep parts:) And he sells them to us:laugh2:

[dieter]

How can he be reached?

[Clay]

http://www.roconcrawlers.com/

Register at the website.

[lancetkenyon]

Purple works for Discount Tire Co. He is good people. I have dealt with him on several occasions, and see him every once in a while.

[TanTJJim]

Someone was looking for Purple? Here you go.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/pts/636932329.html