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[bobf777]

looking good kevin, what a change from stock.  were ypur old tires siped?

My 33s are siped.

i wander if that helps in the snow or at least ice?

[bobf777]

Now that I have 35s, how long does my Dana 35 (30 spline w/ ARB) axle have to live? Just trying to be prepared.  

its only a matter of time. i hope you carry spares?   here is a link to what happened to mine ,its the last pic showing the carrier and ring gear. it doesnt look to bad in the pic , but it sounded pretty bad when it went. i was only doing 20 mph on a fire road in 2nd. it only had 92,000 miles on it.
http://www.billhughes.com/dana35c/

[finder_87]

How easy was your metalcloak fender install?  Thinking about picking them up.

[kevheb]

How easy was your metalcloak fender install?  Thinking about picking them up.

It wasn't difficult. It does take a little time though. If you doing just the front you might be able to get it done in a day but plan on an entire weekend for those little unknowns that popup with any project. Take your time.  

On a side note, I didn't care for the bare aluminum look from the outside so I picked up a couple cans of Rustoleum Undercoating (Lowe's) and sprayed the fender wells with that. Plan on one can per fender well.

[kevheb]

Now that I have 35s, how long does my Dana 35 (30 spline w/ ARB) axle have to live? Just trying to be prepared.  

its only a matter of time. i hope you carry spares?   here is a link to what happened to mine ,its the last pic showing the carrier and ring gear. it doesnt look to bad in the pic , but it sounded pretty bad when it went. i was only doing 20 mph on a fire road in 2nd. it only had 92,000 miles on it.
http://www.billhughes.com/dana35c/

Was yours 30 spline at the time or stock? I know it's still only a matter of time but I know stock is much weaker.

[RockinCrawler]

http://www.billhughes.com/dana35c

Wow, that link tells the story.  Kevin, please upgrade that axle before you die.  Hate to loose a friend.

[bobf777]

Now that I have 35s, how long does my Dana 35 (30 spline w/ ARB) axle have to live? Just trying to be prepared.  

its only a matter of time. i hope you carry spares?   here is a link to what happened to mine ,its the last pic showing the carrier and ring gear. it doesnt look to bad in the pic , but it sounded pretty bad when it went. i was only doing 20 mph on a fire road in 2nd. it only had 92,000 miles on it.
http://www.billhughes.com/dana35c/

Was yours 30 spline at the time or stock? I know it's still only a matter of time but I know stock is much weaker.

woow i forgot you had upgrade shafts and carrier. if you welded the tubes to the pumpkin then you should be fine with 35's , i think.

[kevheb]

I ordered some spare Ten Factory 30 spline shafts from 4wd.com for the D35 rear. A D60 isn't in the budget at the moment so I'm going to try and get through the summer and hopefully never have to use the spares.

I used the 10% club discount plus I had a $25 promo card.  

[bobf777]

ive got a buddy with a ford 8.8 , drum brake style if your interested. he will let it go for $125, hurry if you want it, it wont be around for long at that price.  disc ones are more desirable but drums are on yours now and they work ok.

[BKGM Jeepers]

Though stronger, isn't an 8.8 still a C-Clip rear end?

[Bender]

Though stronger, isn't an 8.8 still a C-Clip rear end?

Please don't make us have the discussion on whether or no to spend money on a smaller rear end again.  

[RobD]

Why would you spend money on a bigger rear end. They get bigger for free the older you get  

Please don't make us have the discussion on whether or no to spend money on a smaller rear end again.  

[Bender]

Why would you spend money on a bigger rear end. They get bigger for free the older you get  

Please don't make us have the discussion on whether or no to spend money on a smaller rear end again.  

I'll admit it...I like a little "junk in the trunk"!    Could be worth paying for.  

I bet Alex posts in 3...2...1...

[JohnDF]

I like a big rear end too... What were we talking about?

[lowrider]