Dana 35 TTB RE-GEAR Questions

[Bdgrbb]

I am going to be regearing my rear 8.8 to 4.10 and just realized that i need to do the front Dana 35 as well. Problem is I am a bit confused about the 'reverse' aspect I keep reading about. I have never done a regear (front or rear) but this car is a project so I am not under the gun and willing to learn new skills and profanity lol.

What exactly does the 'reverse' term mean and what should I be looking for as far as purchasing a gear set for up front?

As always, TIA

 

[410Fortune]

Ttb is Reverse rotation Dana 35 ring and pinion gear is all…

The regular rotation ring and pinion gears will not fit

It just means you must buy the correct gears for your type of differential

 

[Bdgrbb]

Ttb is Reverse rotation Dana 35 ring and pinion gear is all…

The regular rotation ring and pinion gears will not fit

It just means you must buy the correct gears for your type of differential

Is there a particular verbiage I should look for when shopping for gears other than ‘reverse’

 

[BKennedy]

Reverse cut D35 is how you reference your front TTB axle. They are also referred to as high pinyon or reverse rotation. Reverse rotation is a misnomer. They turn the in the same direction as standard gear sets, but are cut in the reverse. This allows the pinyon gear to be above the center line of the axle. Higher ground clearance, less driveline angle, and is orientated to pull vs push making them stronger. Well, not really stronger, just has less stress on them. They are used for front 4wd axles. Standard gears are low pinyon, meaning the pinyon is below the centerline of the axle.

 

[Bdgrbb]

Reverse cut D35 is how you reference your front TTB axle. They are also referred to as high pinyon or reverse rotation. Reverse rotation is a misnomer. They turn the in the same direction as standard gear sets, but are cut in the reverse. This allows the pinyon gear to be above the center line of the axle. Higher ground clearance, less driveline angle, and is orientated to pull vs push making them stronger. They are used for front 4wd axles. Standard gears are low pinyon, meaning the pinyon is below the centerline of the axle.

That was very informative and exactly what I was looking for. Thank you BKennedy!

 

[BKennedy]

I have never set up axles. It's a skill I never acquired because I have no need to do it on a regular basis. It requires specialized tools and knowledge. From what I understand it's fairly straightforward. I would rather pay a skilled person to set them up for me because properly set up and maintained, they should last a long time. I'm not trying to discourage you, but having a friend who has the tools and knowledge would be a must.

 

[RangerX]

I’ll just add that if you think there’s a chance down the road that you would want a locker or limited slip in that front axle, now would be the time to do it.

 

[Bdgrbb]

I have never set up axles. It's a skill I never acquired because I have no need to do it on a regular basis. It requires specialized tools and knowledge. From what I understand it's fairly straightforward. I would rather pay a skilled person to set them up for me because properly set up and maintained, they should last a long time. I'm not trying to discourage you, but having a friend who has the tools and knowledge would be a must.

Any excuse to buy a new tool! Good advice on having a knowledgeable friend accompany me is a great idea. I’ll have to make one of those lol

 

[410Fortune]

YouTube is a knowledgeable friend at times