- Dana 35
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The Dana/Spicer Model 35 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Corp. since 1985 when American Motors (AMC) sold its axle tooling equipment to Dana.[1] The axle was originally named an AMC-15 when it was first made in 1962.[1] Dana upgraded the axle, and made IFS and Twin Traction Beam front axle variations, as well. The last year the Dana 35 was used in a Jeep Wrangler was 2006
Dana 35 from a JeepContents
General specifications
The Dana 35 (as well as the AMC-15) is found in a wide variety of vehicles. The most common Dana 35 applications are as a rear axle in the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Comanche and as a front axle in the Ford Explorer. It is "reliable in day-to-day street use, but notoriously the opposite when worked hard."[2]
- Ring Gear measures 7.5 inches (191 mm)
- OEM Inner axle shaft spline count: 27
- Pinion shaft splines: 26
- Rear axle ratios range from 2.73:1 to 4.88:1
- TTB axle ratios range from 3.27:1 to 4.88:1
- IFS axle ratios range from 3.08:1 to 4.88:1
- Carrier break: 2.72:1 - 3.31:1 and 3.55 - 4.88:1
- Axle Shaft diameter
- Rear 1.09 inches (28 mm) (30 Spline)
Independent front suspension (IFS) Dana 35 axle
Throughout the 1990s Ford used the Dana 35 as a front axle. In both TTB and full IFS variations. These units also follow Ford's tradition of using high pinion, reverse cut units. Dodge used this front axle only for a few years in Dakotas and Durangos.
- GAWR up to 2900 lbs depending on variation and set up.
Rear Dana 35 solid axle
The Dana 35 is used extensively in the Jeep models. This axle had a GAWR up to 2700 lbs.
AMC 15
The AMC 15 saw use in many AMC model vehicles.
Common Applications
Front Axle[3]
Dodge
- 1997-2000 Dakota
- 1997-2000 Durango
Ford- 1990-1997 Explorer
- 1990-1997 Ranger
Rear Axle[3]
Jeep
- 1984-1997 Jeep Wagoneer
- 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee
- 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 1986-1992 Jeep Comanche
- 1987-Present Jeep Wrangler
- 2001-2007 Jeep Liberty
Notes
External links
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