Re: 8 3/4 axle twisted
[Re: Wedgeman]
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10/11/13 04:11 PM
10/11/13 04:11 PM
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I would recommend the Dana 60 solution. You should be able to reuse your 35 spline axles and brakes. Truck Dana housings are easy to find for less than $200.00. Make sure the side carrier bearing has not spun in the housing to avoid additional machining costs (common problem, easily fixed). You will need to buy a new spool, bearings, seals, gears, companion flange, housing ends, ladder bar mounts, and shorten the driveshaft, but altogether (with your existing axles and brakes) you should be able to permanently solve your rear end troubles for less than $1,000.00. Check with Dr. Diff on prices. And you could sell the 8&3/4 carrier and spool to make up for a lot of the difference. And once you have a bullet-proof rear end, you can almost forget about the major reason that 727s explode.
1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction 1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver. 2008 Honda Element 2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer
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Re: 8 3/4 axle twisted
[Re: Polarapete]
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10/11/13 06:51 PM
10/11/13 06:51 PM
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I would recommend the Dana 60 solution. You should be able to reuse your 35 spline axles and brakes. Truck Dana housings are easy to find for less than $200.00. Make sure the side carrier bearing has not spun in the housing to avoid additional machining costs (common problem, easily fixed). You will need to buy a new spool, bearings, seals, gears, companion flange, housing ends, ladder bar mounts, and shorten the driveshaft, but altogether (with your existing axles and brakes) you should be able to permanently solve your rear end troubles for less than $1,000.00. Check with Dr. Diff on prices. And you could sell the 8&3/4 carrier and spool to make up for a lot of the difference. And once you have a bullet-proof rear end, you can almost forget about the major reason that 727s explode.
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We run this same set-up, 30 spline axles even. We have been 1.28 60ft (no transbrake) and our rearend troubles are gone. We twisted a backbraced 8 3/4 and broke multiple pumpkins which led to broken sprags.. Once you add more power you will be glad you went dana..
Casey
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Re: 8 3/4 axle twisted
[Re: Wedgeman]
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10/11/13 07:20 PM
10/11/13 07:20 PM
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I would not put any money into an 8.75! Dana or 9". If you ever upgrade to a higher HP engine the Dana or 9" will hold up. The rear is one part that overkill is good.
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Re: 8 3/4 axle twisted
[Re: Wedgeman]
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10/11/13 08:04 PM
10/11/13 08:04 PM
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Cab_Burge
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Will I be able to retain my 35 splines axles from my 8 3/4 ?
I had Strange 35 spline race axles special made to work with the stock A body 8 3/4 housing with the strange 35 spline 8 3/4 spool, I twisted that rascal(houusing) up horribly with no back brace. I swapped the axles over to the truck Dana 60 I had narrowed and I had to cut about 3/8 inch off the end of one axle, so yes you can reuse your 35 Spline axles in the Dana 60 with the 35 spline Strange, Dutchmen, Yukon and many other spools Make sure and check for end play, don't let the axles butt in the center The exception might be the Mark Williams 35 spline spool with thier different axle and spool teeth angle, 30 degree versus maybe 45 degree angles, not sure which one is which
Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)
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Re: 8 3/4 axle twisted
[Re: Whompin_Wedge]
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10/11/13 08:13 PM
10/11/13 08:13 PM
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Posts: 1,522 Ste-Sophie, Quebec, Canada
Wedgeman
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Yes you can, you have to put 8 3/4 ends on the dana. Brakes will work too.
Casey
Duh !! of course it will fit ! loll haven't thought of that so far lollll
Cab burge is saying my spool will fit in a Dana ???
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