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Dana 70 Rebuild |
kyle
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| Posted on 02-02-2009 14:07 |
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I guess that I will use this as kind of a rebuild thread for my Dana 70. I bought this axle about 1 1/2 ago for $150.00 off craigs list and I am just now getting to it.
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kyle
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| Posted on 02-02-2009 14:11 |
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This axle came out of a 80's Ford Diesel Truck and it is the popular Dana 70U. The first thing that I did was take the axle shafts out of the hub.
And to my surprise they were 35 spline.
These shafts are next to my stock 27 spline Dana 35 shaft!
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kyle
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| Posted on 02-02-2009 14:15 |
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After I had the shafts out of both sides I pulled the cover and drained the gear oil to find the factory power lock limited slip.
Then I drained the fluid and cleaned everyting with a good coat of brake cleaner and aired it dry.
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kyle
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| Posted on 02-02-2009 14:17 |
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Now I pulled the carrier bolts out and removed the caps and the ring gear and carrier pulled right out.
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kyle
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| Posted on 02-02-2009 14:20 |
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When I got to this step I could not find any info on removing the hub. i had read conflicting info on what tool that I would need to remove the hub. After two tools later I found the one I needed. it is 2 9/16 Socket with 3/4 inch drive. This is a big socket.
Edited by kyle on 02-02-2009 14:21 |
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RE: Dana 70 Rebuild |
kyle
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| Posted on 02-02-2009 14:23 |
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Once I got the hubs off I took off the wheels and began to cut off brackets.
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kyle
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| Posted on 02-02-2009 14:25 |
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Now I have all of the brackets cut off except the spring perches (ran out of cutting wheels) and this is where i stand. I have orderd a diff cover and disc brake brackets from Great Lakes Offroad and they should be here this week. Now I will be ready for paint and gears and lockers.
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RE: Dana 70 Rebuild |
Russ
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| Posted on 02-02-2009 18:03 |
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Looks good man, do you still want to take it out to my cusins and have him sand blast it?
2005 TJ - 4" Skyjacker Susp. lift, 1" Body lift, 33" Goodyear MTR's, Badlands custom front and rear bumpers.
Scratches just add character
96 XJ - Parts on order....6.5" Rusty's Long Arm, Dana 30 front, Ford 8.8 rear (sitting in garage waiting to build), Rusty's roll bar, Rusty's engine tranny skids, Super 88 kit. |
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RE: Dana 70 Rebuild |
kyle
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| Posted on 03-02-2009 09:58 |
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I don't know yet it may clean up fine with the grinder I will let you know. |
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