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  • I would have done the D70

    24 36.36%
  • I would have done a ford 9"

    9 13.64%
  • I would have done a ford 8.8"

    12 18.18%
  • D35C rocks and I'l never get ride of it

    14 21.21%
  • I would have done another type of axle

    7 10.61%

Thread: D70 Build Up (Write-Up) and Discussion

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    What's with the newspaper under the Jeep in both those pics? Oil leak? :lol:
     

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kraqa
    the only reason i would want a 14 bolt is that they have the third pnion bearing like the ford 9". now if the 70 had that that would be freekin sweet.

    bingo.

    At any rate, what you are telling me is that this axle is rated to be stronger than a rockwell?

    nice write up. Obvioulsy there are more desireable axles than a d70, but it has the same lure as as 14 bolt---dirt cheap and bomb proof.

    When I build my rear axle, I think I'm going to go to a custom 35 spline 9". Depending on the cash I have, it'll be custom housing, nodular 3rd, nascar pinion support, billet spool (only thing available for a 35 spline) and some 35 spline alloys. I may jump to the 40 spline stuff but I really don't invision myself breaking the 35 spline shaft---especially since I can't break the 31 spline stuff I have now.

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    hey cody,


    the axle is a 1 ton axle, but its rated for 3 tons, and the only difrence between this "3 ton" d70 and the other "1.5 ton" or any other d70 is the hub design and inner hub bearings. the way i see it. dana build a tank and called it a 1 ton then decided it was way over build for a 1 ton application so beefed up the hubs and bearings and through it in some 1.5 ton and 3 ton applications. there is no difrence in the housings.

    hey ALT.

    my tranny input seal leaks. fucking 42RE. thats next on my on going list of things to tear out and replace with something alot better.
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    How wide is it going to be after it's all set up? Thats going to be a burly ZJ once it's finished.

    I want to build something this winter, but unless I find a buyer for my rig complete, it's just not going to happen.

    I've been kinda tossing around the idea of building a stock-mod rig with a little v6, toy axles w/ superbirfs, and 37's. I can't imagine breaking those superbirfs on a 2800 lb rig with a little 6 banger. I want to start competing....

    I'm thinking 104 wb, 76" wide outside to outside, 1 rear seat.....WJ skins...

    Someone buy my rig! $7500 as is

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    the wheel base is 110" and the width is 84"

    rear dif clearance is 11-1/4"
    front dif clearance is 12-3/4"

    tires measure 37-3/8"

    if i was going to build a hibride axle i would use the 35 splin d70 shafts with the 70 hubs and spindles on a ford 9". that would ne a deadly combo. but i think this will be enough to get me through anything i point at it. the front will definatly have to be changed to a 60 tho. i plan on going bigger then 38's. i'm aiming for 42 in the futur. but this should be good for a year or so. i can finally start concentrating on my cage.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cody
    How wide is it going to be after it's all set up? Thats going

    Someone buy my rig! $7500 as is

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    Like I said, if you told me that at GSW, I would've towed it home
     

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    thats pritty cheep for whatyour getting. although if your in the market for a ZJ......well there not really much ZJ your getting with that.
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    should this not be moved to the write-up section???
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  9. #34 Re: D70 Build Up (Write-Up) and Discussion 
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    It's weird the D70 comes in so many versions. My truck is a 3/4 ton and it's got a D60 in the front and D70 in the back.

    I don't have 2 nuts and the locking ring on mine. It's just 1 nut and a keeper clip
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    ya htere are tons of versions. it can be tricky to get the correct parts if you dont' knwo what year.
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  11. #36 Re: D70 Build Up (Write-Up) and Discussion 
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kraqa
    ya htere are tons of versions. it can be tricky to get the correct parts if you dont' knwo what year.
    Tell me about it... Now from experience.
     

  12. #37 Re: D70 Build Up (Write-Up) and Discussion 
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    Just to add to this discussion about the 14b vs. the D70.... one thing that wasn't mentioned is that the 14b gears are FAR easier to install/set-up than those on a typical dana axle. The 14b carrier has side adjusters so that shims are not necessary...once the bearings are pressed on the carrier, they stay on. The 14b also has a removable pinion housing...not really sure if it's much of and advantage, but it also helps make the gear installation much easier.

    Either way, I don't think you can go wrong with either a 70 or a 14b. Nice writeup Kris.

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    the 14 bolt definatly had TONS of though put into its design and that will always be on the top of my list.
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  14. #39 Re: D70 Build Up (Write-Up) and Discussion 
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    I love this setup. I hope to do a custom 14 bolt next winter. Probably going to shave it down so I retain stock width and go with a HP30/HP44 or D60 up front, eventually anyway. Nice rig.
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    Wierd. This thread shows posted in today, but the last post was 27 Mar 06.

    Anyhow... the D70 is better than the 14bolt when it comes to gear selection. 14 bolt can go up to 5.38, where the D70, you can do up to 7.17
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