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Hybrid Dana 35 VS. True Dana 35
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lets see the orginal was a piece of smoked lexan I think:scratch: I don't remember whats in there now. Some piece that was something else...O WAIT! Just remembered.
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...BTW, I have a couple front pumpkins for sale and some other stuff that was spawned during this mod fest...
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=257902
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=257902
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...We did find out, if you pushed a Dana 35 1"+ forward, lifted it higher and needed a longer drive shaft or, you have a solid axle that is moved forward by 1"- 1-1/2", the drive shaft off the Hybrid is perfect for this, as it is longer and a direct replacement...
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...We did find out, if you pushed a Dana 35 1"+ forward, lifted it higher and needed a longer drive shaft or, you have a solid axle that is moved forward by 1"- 1-1/2", the drive shaft off the Hybrid is perfect for this, as it is longer and a direct replacement...
..:scratch:...And where did the Hybrid front driveshaft wind up finding a home you might ask???...Post #56...
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246245&page=3
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Thanks for the link...i'm gonna get the shaft installed today and post some pics.
Also, should you need a longer shaft RockRanger figured out that you can change out the front yoke piece of the driveshaft as there are different lengths available from Spicer. I think most people would be inclined to lengthen the tube portion of the driveshaft but this solution seems easier.
Also, should you need a longer shaft RockRanger figured out that you can change out the front yoke piece of the driveshaft as there are different lengths available from Spicer. I think most people would be inclined to lengthen the tube portion of the driveshaft but this solution seems easier.
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...It would be cool to find a stock extended yoke piece to cheaply swap out on the stock Dana 35 shaft...If someone has info on what models they came stock on would be some nice info to add here...
...Looking for the Hybrid shafts at the JY is not all that easy to find...
...Looking for the Hybrid shafts at the JY is not all that easy to find...
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...Just an update...
...After a couple runs and kind of abusing it out at Truckhaven, I am very pleased that I did the Hybrid to true Dana 35 swap..Even without having air for the ARB yet,(which means it's running open in the front), it sure is nice not to have to worry about snapping another front axle shaft...
...The C-Clip Eliminator is a success also...I must admit that I have been crawling under the Ranger just to make sure I had no leaks but this was all truly a success...Everything has clearanced just fine and it looks the same as the day I put it on...:biggthump
...After a couple runs and kind of abusing it out at Truckhaven, I am very pleased that I did the Hybrid to true Dana 35 swap..Even without having air for the ARB yet,(which means it's running open in the front), it sure is nice not to have to worry about snapping another front axle shaft...
...The C-Clip Eliminator is a success also...I must admit that I have been crawling under the Ranger just to make sure I had no leaks but this was all truly a success...Everything has clearanced just fine and it looks the same as the day I put it on...:biggthump
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