35's on the Dana 35

[nero]

I have heard that running 35's on the dana 35 will cause bearing failure. Can anyone quote me on this? I want to run 35x12.5 or 35x14.5 and I was wondering what can I do to fix this bearing problem if anything.

Thanks.

 

[XplorerKid]

from wut i have heard it that you will have to replace some parts quicker than normal.............
im not sure which parts but there are soem that will wear faster.........

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[NH25]

IMO running 35's on any axle will cause the bearings to fail at a higher rate than if you were running a smaller tire.

I have been running 35's on my dana 35 for over a year now and I have not had any problems. I keep the bearings packed with grease and check the torque on the spindle nuts regularly, I would stick with the 35x12.50 tire size though so you can run an 8" rim though. Going up to a 10" wheel will cause your bearings to fail quite rapidly.

 

[XplorerKid]

nero i see u have the 3" B/L
wut is that other lift u are gunan run to clear teh 35's ???


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[nero]

These tires I want are super swampers by the way, the same swampers as rick. Also what is the correct size rim that will hold a 12.5 or a 14.5.

 

[nero]

superlift 5.5

I am getting ready to put on a superlift 5.5 with skyjacker extended radius arms and drop down brackets.

 

[XplorerKid]

IMO you should go with a 10" wide rim for the 12.50's

dunno bout the 14.50's

sounds like u got a good plan going on

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[nero]

Originally posted by NH25
IMO running 35's on any axle will cause the bearings to fail at a higher rate than if you were running a smaller tire.

I have been running 35's on my dana 35 for over a year now and I have not had any problems. I keep the bearings packed with grease and check the torque on the spindle nuts regularly, I would stick with the 35x12.50 tire size though so you can run an 8" rim though. Going up to a 10" wheel will cause your bearings to fail quite rapidly.

How exactly do you torque the spindle nuts correctly? I am not sure of the specific process that is said to be involved. Also I heard you might have to get special spindle nuts?

 

[unclemeat]

You should run a 15 x 8 wheel, with 3.75-inch backspacing. A 10-inch will likely hit steering parts or swaybar. A 12.5-inch tire width is as wide as you should go. There is lots of info on the site about bearings, as well as a spindle not upgrade feature. Good luck.