Log Wheel

[Java]

This is pretty cool. Most everyone knows this, but if you don't, the Dana 35 in the rear of a Jeep has axleshafts that are held in by C-clips near the differential, and when the clips break the shaft and tire fall off the vehicle.


http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/one-car-too-far/videos/log-wheel.htm

[ExplorerTom]

Over on the Explorer forum, we were all clowning on this show when it aired. "Shoulda had an Ford 8.8 (Explorer) axle in there!" But I guess it has c-clips too....

And speaking of which, if anyone is looking to convert their Dana 35 to an 8.8, there's a guy in Parker that does the conversion. I don't know what he charges, but he does several a month. Let me know if anyone is interested and I can get the contact info.

[Java]

the 8.8 is c-clips, but sooo much beefier. that is a great swap, but if I was considering it right now I'd hit up hypoid for that commanchee 44. IINM it's a bolt in for a YJ or an XJ to replace the d35, I'm kinda surprised noone has grabbed it.

[dr350jja]

Interesting video. That info is in chapter 22 of the Army Field Manual:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Recovery/US%20Army%20driving%20manual%20vehicle%20recovery% 20ch22.pdf
(http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Recovery/US%20Army%20driving%20manual%20vehicle%20recovery% 20ch22.pdf)
on page 8

[Hypoid]

the 8.8 is c-clips, but sooo much beefier. that is a great swap, but if I was considering it right now I'd hit up hypoid for that commanchee 44. IINM it's a bolt in for a YJ or an XJ to replace the d35, I'm kinda surprised noone has grabbed it.
Thanks for the plug, Paul!

The MJ axle still needs fab work to bolt on an XJ or TJ, I don't know if it will bolt on a YJ. For all the spring under axles, including the 8.8, you need to weld the appropriate mounts to go spring over, or use coils. With the XJ/MJ D-44, you won't need to buy wheel spacers, unlike the 8.8.

As as for the C-Clip axles, Google "c-clip eliminator kit," you'll find solutions for the D-35, 8.8, and more...

[Hypoid]

there's a guy in Parker that does the conversionGo over to this board: http://www.naxja.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=95

Search: SFF fab, Josh Jones, Iowa fab, Stang5lgt. His reputation speaks for itself. :frown:

[Java]

Interesting video. That info is in chapter 22 of the Army Field Manual:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Recovery/US%20Army%20driving%20manual%20vehicle%20recovery% 20ch22.pdf
(http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Recovery/US%20Army%20driving%20manual%20vehicle%20recovery% 20ch22.pdf)
on page 8



Timber skid! That is GREAT!!! Thanks for posting it. One Car Too Far guy was acting all clever like he thought of something...

[ExplorerTom]

You indicate it's bad but my experience was great. I can't search the forum without joining but I did find this in the seller feedback area:

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1049660

[Java]

I've heard Josh's name quite a few times over the years, both good and bad. All I can say is the former master fabricator of FR4x4 was a guy you could hear great and terrible things about, depending on who you were talking to. I'd probably use the grain of salt technique...